188 Congo
Divided diagonally from the lower hoist side by a yellow band. The upper triangle (hoist side) is green and the lower triangle is red. Green symbolizes agriculture and forests, yellow the friendship and nobility of the people, red is unexplained but has been associated with the struggle for independence.
Flag courtesy of the CIA World Factbook
Map courtesy of the CIA World Factbook
A riparian section of the Congolese forest. Such land and stream interfaces are common in the rain forest of the Congo Basin.
Photo courtesy of the CIA World Factbook
Government
According to Britannica, under the constitution of 2002, Congo is a republic. The executive branch of the government is headed by the president, who is popularly elected to a maximum of two seven-year terms and serves as both chief of state and head of government. The president appoints the Council of Ministers. The legislative branch is bicameral and consists of the Senate and the National Assembly; members are elected to serve six-year and five-year terms, respectively.
For administrative purposes, Congo is divided into regions and districts. Brazzaville has the status of a capital district.
The constitution guarantees the independence of the judiciary. Congo’s judicial system includes the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and the Constitutional Court. The president heads a Higher Council of Magistrates and nominates Supreme Court judges at the suggestion of that council. Supreme Court judges may not be removed.
Civil / National Aviation Authority (CAA/NAA)
In the Republic of Congo, the National Agency for Civil Aviation (ANAC) created by Decree No. 78-288 of April 14, 1978 and reorganized by Decree No. 2012-328 of April 12, 2012, is the authority responsible for execution of the Congolese State’s policy on civil aviation and meteorology and the implementation of international standards and recommendations issued by the ICAO.
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. eAIP ASECNA
Drone Regulations
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)
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 in the Congolese forest, 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.
