115 Anguilla (UK)
Blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Anguillan coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag. The coat of arms depicts three orange dolphins in an interlocking circular design on a white background with a turquoise-blue field below. The white in the background represents peace. The blue base symbolizes the surrounding sea, as well as faith, youth, and hope. The three dolphins stand for endurance, unity, and strength.
Flag courtesy of the CIA World Factbook
Map courtesy of the CIA World Factbook
Anguilla, one of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean, is composed of scrub-covered coral and limestone, which can be seen in this photograph of Limestone Bay. The island’s many bays and pristine beaches draw visitors from around the world, making tourism Anguilla’s main industry.
Photo courtesy of the CIA World Factbook
Last updated on August 18, 2024
Government
According to Britannica, executive power is in the hands of a governor appointed by the British monarch. The governor is in charge of external affairs, defense, internal security (including police), and public services. The governor presides over the Executive Council, which comprises a chief minister, other ministers, and ex officio members. The unicameral House of Assembly has 11 seats plus a speaker; seven members are directly elected by universal adult suffrage to five-year terms, two are appointed by the governor after consultation with the chief minister and leader of the opposition, and two are ex officio. Voting is open to individuals age 18 and older. The highest judicial body in Anguilla is the High Court; its judge is provided by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Final appeals are heard by the Privy Council in Britain. The island has no military; the United Kingdom is responsible for Anguilla’s defense.
Civil / National Aviation Authority (CAA/NAA)
The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is an eleven-member grouping of islands spread across the Eastern Caribbean. Together, they form a near-continuous archipelago across the eastern reaches of the Caribbean Sea. They comprise the Leeward Islands: Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Montserrat, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands; and the Windward Islands: Dominica, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada, Martinique and Guadeloupe.
The Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (ECCAA) evolved from the Directorate of Civil Aviation – Eastern Caribbean States, which may be considered as one of the oldest, if not the oldest institutions in the Eastern Caribbean region. From inception, the Directorate was seen as a vehicle for facilitating a collective and uniform approach to Civil Aviation matters affecting the then Windward and Leeward Islands, which now comprise the OECS Group.
Airspace
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ICAO countries publish an Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP). This document is divided into three parts: General (GEN), En Route (ENR) and Aerodromes (AD). ENR 1.4 details the types of airspace classes they chose to adopt from classes A through G. Anguilla AIP – fee required
Drone Regulations
Legal requirements for the operation of small unmanned aircraft in the UK Overseas Territories
The requirements for the use of Small Unmanned Aircraft (SUA) in the UK Overseas Territories are laid down in the Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order. The main rules for their use are laid down in Article 73, however, Article 191 highlights the other articles that also apply to the use of small unmanned aircraft.
The following ASSI SUA Information Leaflets give details of the legal requirements for the use of SUAs, as well as guidance on various activities using SUAs.
ASSI SUA Information Leaflet No 1: Legal Requirements for SUAs (Issue 1, dated August 2022)
ASSI SUA Information Leaflet No 2: Operational Guidance for SUAs (Issue 1, dated August 2022)
ASSI SUA Information Leaflet No 3: Definitions and Glossary for SUAs (Issue 1, dated August 2022)
Please note that there may be additional airspace restrictions on flying SUAs in some Territories.
Montserrat: Direction prohibiting the use of all SUAs within the vicinity of John A Osborne International Airport (dated November 2019).
St Helena: Direction prohibiting and restricting the use of all SUAs within the vicinity of St Helena Airport (dated November 2019).
Ascension Island: Direction prohibiting the use of all SUAs within the vicinity of Wideawake Airfield (dated June 2016).
If you have a query with regard to operating a small unmanned aircraft in the UK Overseas Territories, please contact the appropriate authority.
Air Safety Support International
Floor 2, The Portland Building
25 High Street
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 1BG
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)1293 214040
Fax: +44 (0)1293 214069
Email: enquiries@airsafety.aero
If you wish to operate in the UK Overseas Territories of Anguilla, BVI, Montserrat, St Helena (including Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha) and South Georgia or the South Sandwich Islands you should apply to ASSI using the following application form:
Download the application form for the operation of a Small Unmanned Aircraft (SUA) in the UK Overseas Territories Airspace.
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Regulations & Policies
None found by the author.
However, should you, the reader, happen to stumble across something to the contrary, please email the author at FISHE5CA@erau.edu and you may be mentioned in the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS section of this book by way of thanks for contributing to this free eBook!
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) News
None found by the author.
However, should you, the reader, happen to stumble across something to the contrary, please email the author at FISHE5CA@erau.edu and you may be mentioned in the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS section of this book by way of thanks for contributing to this free eBook!
Short Essay Questions
Question 1
You have been hired by a Drone Startup Company. Your boss has immediately assigned this job to you.
They need you to prepare a one-page memo detailing the legalities of using a drone to film the beaches in Anguilla, pictured above.
They need you to mention any national laws and local ordinances.
They specifically want to know what airspace you will be operating in and whether or not you need an airspace authorization.
Does it matter whether or not you are a citizen of the country?
Lastly, there is a bonus for you if, as you scroll through this chapter, you find any typos or broken links!
Question 2
Do you need a certificate to fly UAS?
If so, how do you obtain one?
Are there fees associated with this?
If so, how much?
Question 3
May you operate beyond visual line of sight?
If so, what procedures must you follow?
Question 4
Does the country have UAM/AAM laws? If so, describe, citing the exact law.
Question 5
Are you aware of any new laws or policies not mentioned above? If so, describe, citing the exact law or policy.