Vanuatu National Film and Audio Department

All foreign film and audio productions in Vanuatu must apply for and receive a Production Permit issued by the Vanuatu Cultural Centre's National Film and Audio Department prior to commencing any production. Please visit the Vanuatu Cultural Centre's website for more information and to apply for a permit.

To access and download a drone registration form, go to Civil Aviation Authority of Vanuatu's website here. You can also get more information on Vanuatu Drone Laws here (UAV Systems International). 

 

Drone permits & support

All drones and flying cameras flown in Vanuatu by any visitor or resident—whether amateur or professional—must be registered with the Civil Aviation Authority of Vanuatu (CAAV), as the governing authority to regulate any remotely controlled flying device.

Upon review of the application, CAAV will issue a valid permit to fly, prior to use.

Some flying restrictions apply above residential areas, villages, cultural sites and within 4km of airports, airstrips and helipads.

Please note for drone operations approval, provide the following;

A formal request letter addressed to info@caav.vu indicating your intention to fly the drone and

• Flight Plan,
• Location (Google Map),
• Coordinates,
• Specific date and time,
• Height and Radius,
• RPAS licence (if applicable)
• and a Copy of the current ID of the person (i.e passport) who will operate the drone.

The processing time frame of a drone operation approved by CAAV, is 5 business days.