Ghana remotely-piloted-aircraft directives (GCAD Part 28)

[in effect]

Ghana · other · other

Jurisdiction

Ghana

Classification

other

Status

in effect

Effective Date

Jan 1, 2018, 12:00 PM UTC

Primary Sources

3 audited

Statutory Scope & Summary

Ghana's framework for remotely piloted aircraft systems, administered by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) via the Ghana Civil Aviation Directive (GCAD) Part 28 - Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Directives (2018). It covers RPAS registration, commercial-operation licensing, a 400 ft altitude ceiling, a 10 km airport and helipad exclusion, and guidance for commercial operations. The framework underpins Zipline's medical-delivery network, launched in April 2019 and described at launch as the world's largest drone-delivery network. Directive year (2018) used for effective date (year-level).

Covered Sectors & Application Domains

Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries

6 entries
What does Ghana remotely-piloted-aircraft directives (GCAD Part 28) cover?

Ghana's framework for remotely piloted aircraft systems, administered by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) via the Ghana Civil Aviation Directive (GCAD) Part 28 - Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Directives (2018). It covers RPAS registration, commercial-operation licensing, a 400 ft altitude ceiling, a 10 km airport and helipad exclusion, and guidance for commercial operations. The framework underpins Zipline's medical-delivery network, launched in April 2019 and described at launch as the world's largest drone-delivery network. Directive year (2018) used for effective date (year-level).

Where does Ghana remotely-piloted-aircraft directives (GCAD Part 28) apply?

Ghana remotely-piloted-aircraft directives (GCAD Part 28) is recorded as a other applying in Ghana on the DEPLOY registry.

When did Ghana remotely-piloted-aircraft directives (GCAD Part 28) take effect?

Ghana remotely-piloted-aircraft directives (GCAD Part 28) is recorded as effective January 1, 2018 on the DEPLOY registry.

Is Ghana remotely-piloted-aircraft directives (GCAD Part 28) still in effect?

Ghana remotely-piloted-aircraft directives (GCAD Part 28) is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.

What types of robots does Ghana remotely-piloted-aircraft directives (GCAD Part 28) apply to?

Ghana remotely-piloted-aircraft directives (GCAD Part 28) is recorded as applying to drones on the DEPLOY registry.

Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under Ghana remotely-piloted-aircraft directives (GCAD Part 28)?

8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of Ghana remotely-piloted-aircraft directives (GCAD Part 28): A200-XT, AEVEX Strike Drone, AIR ONE, ALIA-250 and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.

Primary Sources & Legal Instruments

3 documents
  • https://www.gcaa.com.gh/web/remotely-piloted-aircraft-system-2/

    https://www.gcaa.com.gh/web/remotely-piloted-aircraft-system-2/

    Official Source
  • https://www.gcaa.com.gh/web/wp-content/uploads/2018/directives/GCA_FLIGHT_STANDARDS_DIRECTIVE/PART_28_REMOTELY_PILOTED_AIRCRAFT_SYSTEMS_DIRECTIVES.pdf

    https://www.gcaa.com.gh/web/wp-content/uploads/2018/directives/GCA_FLIGHT_STANDARDS_DIRECTIVE/PART_28_REMOTELY_PILOTED_AIRCRAFT_SYSTEMS_DIRECTIVES.pdf

    Official Source
  • https://www.gcaa.com.gh/web/wp-content/uploads/2018/RPAS/RPAS-Guidance-for-Commercial-Operations/Guidance.pdf

    https://www.gcaa.com.gh/web/wp-content/uploads/2018/RPAS/RPAS-Guidance-for-Commercial-Operations/Guidance.pdf

    Official Source