Category 1 RAP

Regulated Activity Permit Application

Drone RAP
The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) has a tiered system of Regulated Activity Permits. These help ensure that environmental assessments are scalable and commensurate with the potential impacts of activities. To make sure you are completing the correct catagory of application for your project, please follow the flowchart here

Please make sure you save your submission regularly to avoid losing information.

Please complete the form as accurately as you can. Missing information may delay the processing of your application. Fields marked * with are compulsory.

If you have any difficulties completing the form please e-mail permits@gov.gs
Part 1 - Applicant Details
1. a) Name*

First NameLast Name
1. b) Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCountry

Postal / Zip Code
1. c) Organisation*
1. d) Email*
example@example.com
1. e) If you have conducted a project on South Georgia in the last 5 years, please list the Regulated Activity Permit numbers
This includes projects where you were the permit holder and listed as participant. NOTE: All previous RAP conditions including a feedback form, must be completed before a new RAP will be issued
Part 2 - Project Details
2. a) Project title*
2. b) Name of drone pilot(s)
2. c) Start date*

DayMonthYear
2. d) End date*

DayMonthYear
2. e) List the vessel(s) that the activity will take place on/from
2. f) If the application is not being made by the cruise operator, please upload a letter of support

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Part 3 - Area of Operation
3. a) Does your project involve going ashore to conduct project activities?*

YesNo
3. a - i) Do you wish to apply to fly at specific sites or all visitor landing sites as allowed on visit permit?*

All visitor landing sites (as allowed on visit permit)King Edward PointElsehulRight Whale BayRositaSalisbury PlainPrion IslandPrince Olav HarbourPossession BayFortuna BayHercules BayLeith HarbourStromnessHusvikJason HarbourMiavikenGrytvikenSorlingRookeryCobblers CoveGodhulOcean HarbourSt Andrews BayRoyal BayGold HarbourCooper BayRositaKing Haakon Bay
3. b) Does your project involve drone flights over water within 12nm of land?*

YesNo
Part 4 - Environmental Protection Regulations
Under the Specially Protected Areas Regulations, a permit is required to operate a drone at an altitude of less than 200m above ground level.

Operation of a drone also requires a permission under the Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Ordinance 2013. You must also contact Air Safety Support International at enquiries@airsafety.aero to obtain this permission.

General information for drone operators on SGSSI can be found here. This includes information on pilot training and safety, weather conditions and practicalities of flight planning in relation to wildlife, vessels and structures.

UAV operations in South Georgia must conform to a set of 'Standing conditions for drone operations on SGSSI' which can be viewed here.
4. a) Will you conform to all of the 'Standing conditions for drone operations on SGSSI?*

YesNo

4. b ) Will your project involve flights over wildlife?*

YesNo
4. c ) Is the drone fitted with any active sensors such as LIDAR?*

YesNo

Part 5 - Entry Control Order

When you have completed all sections of the form submit using the button below. You will be e-mailed a copy of your application automatically
From 1 August 2025 all persons (unless otherwise exempted) entering South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands for work or visitor purposes will require an Entry Permit. There will be separate permits for work and visitor purposes. Those persons exempted from the need for a permit are listed in ‘Persons Who Have Deemed Permission.’

Applications for a Permit will need to be made through a dedicated web-based application portal which will go live on 1 August 2025 at 09:00 (UK Time). Details are available here
I understand that under the Entry Control Order, a work permit may be required to conduct the activities outlined in this Regulated Activity Permit application, and all participants will apply for a work permit if required to do so*

Agree
Part 6 - Submit your application

When you have completed all sections of the form submit using the button below. You will be e-mailed a copy of your application automatically
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Regulated Activity Permit Application

Part 1 - Applicant Details

Part 2 - Project Details

Part 3 - Area of Operation

Part 4 - Environmental Protection Regulations

Part 5 - Entry Control Order

Part 6 - Submit your application