BY GRACE ZIGAH
The Manhyia Palace has imposed an immediate ban on the unauthorised operation of drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles within the palace and its surrounding areas, citing the need to regulate aerial activities within the restricted premises.
The directive, announced by the Palace in a notice published on Saturday, August 15, 2026, prohibits drone operators from flying their equipment within the designated area without prior and explicit authorisation from the Palace or the appropriate authorities.
Under the new directive, drone operators and users of unmanned aerial vehicles are required to secure the necessary permission before undertaking any aerial activity around the Palace.
The Manhyia Palace further warned that operators who disregard the directive risk having their drones or other aerial equipment confiscated. The Palace also indicated that violators could face legal action for breaching the restriction.
The decision comes against the backdrop of growing use of drones for photography, videography, media coverage and other activities at public and high-profile locations. However, the Palace has made clear that such activities cannot be undertaken within its designated airspace without prior approval.
The directive applies not only to professional drone operators but also to other users of unmanned aerial vehicles who may seek to capture images or footage of the Palace and its surrounding areas.
The Manhyia Palace has therefore urged all drone operators to familiarise themselves with the restriction and obtain the required authorisation before flying their equipment in the area.
The Palace’s warning also places emphasis on compliance, with the threat of confiscation and possible legal action serving as a caution to operators against treating the restricted area as an unrestricted zone for aerial photography or other drone-related activities.
The directive takes immediate effect, making prior authorisation a requirement for all approved drone operations within the Palace’s designated area.
