The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Friday announced that it is set to officially launch its Drone (RPAS /UVAS) Portal.

In a statement signed by Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, the NCAA said the launch will take place at the 6th Africa International Drone Technology Conference and Exhibition (DroneTecX 2026), scheduled for May 12-16, 2026, at the NIGAV Expo Centre, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.

This strategic launch, according to Achimugu, represents a major milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to streamline Drone/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)/Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) regulation, promote safe drone operations, and accelerate the growth of the drone industry.

He added that the new portal will simplify key processes, including drone registration, operator certification, incident reporting, ownership transfers, and compliance management, making it easier for individuals, Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and commercial operators to engage with the regulatory framework.

Achimugu explained that the new digital portal consolidates the entire application and approval lifecycle into a single, user-friendly platform.

“Operators can now submit documentation, upload safety case files and track application status in real time all in full compliance with Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs Part 21),” he said.

Achimugu has also strongly encouraged prospective users, stakeholders, operators, and drone service providers to visit the official NCAA RPAS Portal at www.rpas.ncaa.gov.ng for the latest guidelines in exploring the portal ahead of its formal rollout and to attend the launch event at DroneTecx 2026 for a live demonstration of hands-on guidance.