Kenya categorizes drones according to the risk of the flights:Category A: low risk (up to 25 kg)Provided that operations are conducted within Visual line-of-sight (VLOS)only. Specified distances from airports and people. Maximum height of 400ft above ground level (AGL). Flights shall take place upon notification to the Authority.Category B: medium, regulated lower riskThis operationcategory would require operational authorization from an Aviation Authority before the flight(s) taking place. Appropriate limitations/restrictions would be applied based on the type of operation, the complexity of the UAS, and the specific qualifications and experience of operating personnel.Approval for the operation would be based on a safety risk assessment analysis and any mitigations employed to reduce any risks to an acceptable level.Thiscategory encompasses operations where the risk to persons being overflown is more significant than what would be permitted inCategory A, or involves sharing the airspace with other crewed or crewless aircraft; and The operations shall be conducted within defined limitations (e.g., Visual line-of-sight (VLOS).Category C: high riskUAS operations in thiscategory shall be conducted in airspaces that are not classified as prohibited, restricted, or dangerous. They shall be subject to ATC instructions and guidance and at heights and lateral distances from persons, buildings, or objects as prescribed in the Civil Aviation (Rules of the Air) Regulations. All operations under thiscategory shall be approved or authorized by the Authority. UAS operations in thiscategory may be conducted within BVLOS, provided that the RPA has the required capabilities and is fitted with the appropriate equipment. In addition, the pilot is suitably qualified and holds appropriate ratings for such an operation. The Authority shall issue UAS a Certificate of Airworthiness in thiscategory based on the Type Certificate issued by the State of design/manufacture.Personnel operating UAS in thiscategory shall have a valid license issued by the Authority.A Remote Pilot License is necessary for flights in categories B and C.Incategory A, registration, a permit certificate, compliance with the following rules, and safety distances are sufficient. A person shall not transfer ownership of a drone without the approval of the KCAA.Operatorsmust register their drones with the Authority and be issued a registration certificate.All drone operationsmust be under a specific operationalcategory based on risk factors.Commercial drone operations require a pilot to obtain a Remote Aircraft Operators Certificate (ROC) from the Authority.Drones shall not fly above 400 feet AGL or within 164 feet (50 meters) of any person, vessel, or vehicle that is not a part of the operation.A pilot shall not fly a drone in non-Visual Meteorological Conditions or at night unless authorized by the Authority.No person shall operate an Unmanned Aircraft System over a public road or along a public road at a distance of fewer than 164 feet (50 meters).A public roadway shall not be used as a place for the landing or take-off of a drone.Operating a drone within 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) of an airport from the airport reference point for code C, D, E, and F airports is prohibited without authorization.Operating a drone within 4.3 miles (7 kilometers) of an airport from the airport reference point for code A and B airports is prohibited without authorization.How to register a drone in Kenya?Drones now have to be registered with the Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), and a certificate will be issued.