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Africa · Regulated — registration + licence for commercialDrone Services in Zambia
28 live drone services from 9 pilots across 3 areas in Zambia, covering land & topographic surveying, orthophoto & photogrammetry, cadastral & boundary surveying, crop spraying and more. Rates are published up front — day rates from K3,900, and the agreed price is recorded in the service agreement before work starts.
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Browse drone services in Zambia by category
Counts are live listings in Zambia. Open a category to compare every pilot offering it.
Where our pilots work in Zambia
Regions and cities with live drone services, counted from the listings below. Open one to see the pilots based there and the pilots who travel in.
Drone services available in Zambia now
Every listing publishes its day, weekly and monthly rate, so you can budget before you make contact, and the agreed price is recorded in writing before work starts.
Hiring a drone pilot in Zambia
Post your requirement with the location, date and deliverable — pilots covering Lusaka, Chingola, Ndola reply with a quote, and you compare ratings, portfolios and published rates before booking. Drone operations here are regulated — registration + licence for commercial: registration is required, and commercial work calls for zcaa registration + approval for commercial operations. The pilot you book holds that authorisation — see the licensing panel below for the details and the official source.
See every drone pilot in Zambia for profiles, equipment and coverage, or post a requirement to have pilots come to you.
Drone Laws in Zambia
Licensing & flight requirements for pilots
Regulated — registration + licence for commercial
Zambia's ZCAA requires drone registration and approval before operations; commercial flights need authorisation.
Registration
Required — register your drone with the civil aviation authority
Altitude limit
120 m typical ceiling — verify local airspace maps
Licence (commercial)
ZCAA registration + approval for commercial operations
Key rules
- Register drones with the ZCAA
Drone services in Zambia — common questions
How much does a drone pilot cost in Zambia?
Day rates for drone services currently listed in Zambia run from K3,900 to K10,140, depending on the category, crew size and equipment. Rates are published on each listing and you only release payment once you approve the work.
Do drone pilots in Zambia need a licence?
Zambia's ZCAA requires drone registration and approval before operations; commercial flights need authorisation. Commercial work: ZCAA registration + approval for commercial operations. The drone also has to be registered. Always confirm current requirements with ZCAA (Zambia) before booking — the responsible pilot holds the operating authorisation.
What drone services are available in Zambia?
The busiest categories in Zambia right now are land & topographic surveying, orthophoto & photogrammetry, cadastral & boundary surveying, crop spraying, infrastructure & corridor mapping. Each listing states what is included and the equipment used.
How do I hire a drone pilot in Zambia?
Post your requirement free and describe the location, date and deliverable. Pilots who cover that area respond with a quote, you compare ratings, portfolios and published rates, then book — the agreed rate and scope are recorded in writing before work starts.
Need a drone pilot in Zambia?
Post your requirement free — describe the location, date and deliverable, then compare quotes from pilots who cover Zambia.
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