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Africa drone rules

DR Congo drone laws for travelers

DR Congo has official AAC/RDC materials that reference drone registration and drone pilot certificates. Register or clear the operation before flying.

Autorite de l'Aviation Civile de la RDC

DR Congo

Register or certify first

AAC registration and pilot certificate route

DR Congo has official AAC/RDC materials that reference drone registration and drone pilot certificates. Register or clear the operation before flying.

Bring it

Carry AAC/RDC registration or authorization documents if entering with a drone.

Register it

Use AAC/RDC forms and documents for drone registration and pilot certification.

Fly it

Do not assume visitor leisure use is exempt from registration and pilot-certificate requirements.

Map check

Avoid airports, Kinshasa controlled airspace, borders, mining/security zones, protected areas, and crowds unless authorized.

Before you travel

  1. 01Prepare drone registration materials.
  2. 02Carry drone pilot certificate or competency documentation where required.
  3. 03Get operation authorization and site permissions.

Operating notes

Max altitude
Follow AAC/RDC authorization and operating conditions.
Recreational
Do not assume visitor leisure use is exempt from registration and pilot-certificate requirements.
Commercial work
Commercial or project operations require AAC/RDC compliance and local permissions.
Airspace
Avoid airports, Kinshasa controlled airspace, borders, mining/security zones, protected areas, and crowds unless authorized.