209 Mauritania
Green with a yellow, five-pointed star between the horns of a yellow, upward-pointing crescent moon. Red stripes along the top and bottom edges. The crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam. Green also represents hope for a bright future. The yellow color stands for the sands of the Sahara. Red symbolizes the blood shed in the struggle for independence.
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Nouakchott is the capital and the largest city of Mauritania. It is one of the largest cities in the Sahara.
According to Britannica, the Mauritanian state had a presidential regime from 1960 until 1978, when a coup d’état installed a military government. A civilian government established in December 1980 was replaced the following April by a largely military administration. In 1991 a new constitution established a multiparty system and a new bicameral legislative structure. Additional coups took place in 2005 and 2008, each followed by elections. Constitutional amendments to the 1991 constitution, put forth in 2006, included a new legislative body, an adjustment of the presidential term, and an age limit of 75 for presidential candidates. Following the 2008 coup, the military leadership announced that the 1991 constitution, augmented by a supplemental charter, would remain in place.
Mauritania is a republic. The president, elected by popular vote for a five-year term, is head of state and government and is assisted by the prime minister, whom he appoints. Until 2017 Mauritania had a bicameral legislature made up of the Senate, the majority of whose members were elected by municipal leaders, and the National Assembly, whose members are elected by popular vote for five-year terms. In 2017, though, the Senate was abolished by a popular referendum, leaving the National Assembly as the sole chamber of the legislature.
The country is divided into administrative regions, each of which is directed by a governor. The capital forms a separate district.
Islamic law (Sharīʿah) and Mālikī jurisprudence have been in force since February 1980. Qadis (judges of the Sharīʿah) in rural and settled communities hear cases relating to marriage, divorce, and other personal status issues. The High Council for Fatwa and Administrative Appeals issues opinions on Islamic law and examines complaints from citizens on both civil and legal disputes.. The judiciary also includes lower courts, labour and military courts, the Court of State Security, a Constitutional Council, a High Court of Justice, and a Supreme Court, the highest court of appeal, which deals with administrative as well as judicial matters.
The National Civil Aviation Agency (NCAA) was created by decree number: 2004-079 of August 11, 2004, and it is responsible for:
- The execution of the State policy in the field of Civil Aviation;
- The promotion of Civil Aviation in Mauritania;
- The development of technical regulations for Civil Aviation in accordance with the standards of ICAO;
- The development and implementation of the strategy, in terms of Civil Aviation and air transport in application of the orientations of the Government;
- The negotiation of international air transport agreements;
- Negotiation within the framework of authorizations and special mandates conferred by the State;
- The application and control of the national regulations in force and of the international conventions signed and ratified by the State.
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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.
DRONE REMOTE PILOTING SAFETY BROCHURE
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DRONE SAFETY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
DRONE IDENTIFICATION REQUEST FORM
DRONE OPERATION AUTHORIZATION GUIDE
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DRONE AERONAUTICAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
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DRONE OPERATION AUTHORIZATION GUIDE
AUTHORIZATION GUIDE TO OPERATE AN RPA G-D-DSV-006-21
1.1. DEFINITIONS
1) Autonomous aircraft: Aircraft flying without human presence on board and without possibility of intervention of a remote pilot in the management of his flight.
2) Remotely piloted aircraft: an unmanned aircraft piloted from a remote cockpit.
3) BVLOS (Flight Beyond Line Of Sight): When neither the remote pilot nor an RPA observer can maintain unassisted direct visual contact with the RPA, the flight is considered to be in BVLOS
4) Detect and Avoid: Ability to see, predict and detect traffic conflicts or any other hazard and take appropriate action.
5) Restricted Airspace: Airspace of specified dimensions reserved for the exclusive use of users specific.
6) Autonomous operation: Operation during which an RPA operates without the intervention of a remote pilot in flight management.
7) Fail-safe: Autonomous navigation system triggered after loss of radio control.
8) Command and control link (C2): Data link established between an aircraft and the remote piloting for flight management purposes.
9) RPA User Manual: Manual, acceptable to the State of the Operator, which contains the procedures for the use of the aircraft in normal, abnormal and emergency situations, the lists of checks, limitations, performance information, details of the aircraft flown at distance, details of the RPA and each of the corresponding RPS models, as well as other elements relating to the use of the RPA.
10) RPA observer: Trained and competent person designated by the operator, who, by observation view of the remotely piloted aircraft, assists the remote pilot in ensuring the safety of the execution of the flight.
11) RPA Operating Permit (PER): Permit authorizing an operator to carry out operations specific.
12) Remote pilot in command (RPIC): Remote pilot designated by the operator to assume the command and responsibility for conducting the smooth running of the flight.
13) Remote pilot: Person charged by the operator with functions essential to the use of a aircraft that is remotely piloted and operates its flight controls, as required, during the flight time
14) Remote Cockpit: Component of the remotely piloted aircraft system that brings together the control devices of the remotely piloted aircraft.
15) Piloting transfer: Passing control of piloting from a remote cockpit to another.
16) VLOS (Line-of-sight flight): Flight during which the remote pilot or RPA observer maintains direct unaided visual contact with the remotely piloted aircraft.
1.2. ABBREVIATIONS
1) ANAC National Civil Aviation Agency
2) ATS air traffic services
3) BVLOS beyond radio line-of-sight
4) C2 command and control
5) CA collision avoidance
6) CHR RPA Approval Certificate
7) NOTAM Notice to Seafarers
8) PER license to operate RPA
9) RPA remotely piloted aircraft
10) RPAS remotely piloted aircraft system
11) RPIC remote pilot commander
12) RPS remote pilot station
13) UAS unmanned aircraft system
14) VLOS line-of-sight flight
1.3 PURPOSE
This RPA Licensing Guide is intended to outline the licensing process to operate civilian RPAs in Mauritania.
1.4. APPLICATION DOMAIN
This guide applies to all civilian RPAs operated on Mauritanian territory.
In general, any request is processed in five (05) different phases. We distinguish the case of request for the following operations:
(1) Exploitation of RPA for leisure and/or private purposes by individuals (category A);
(2) Exploitation of RPA for leisure and sports purposes within an aeromodelling association (Category B) ;
(3) Exploitation of RPA for professional or commercial purposes (Category C).
For the latter case, it can be classified as a request for operation on an exceptional basis when, for example, the RPA must fly over a public, the open sea, etc.
RPAs are classified according to their maximum take-off weight as follows:
(1) Class 1: RPA whose maximum take-off weight is between 0 and 5 kg;
(2) Class 2: RPA whose maximum take-off weight is between 5 and 25 kg;
(3) Class 3: RPA whose maximum take-off weight is greater than 25 kg.
Table 1: Class and Category of RPAs
* Professional RPA whose maximum take-off weight exceeds 25kg (not exceeding 30kg) and whose weight base does not exceed 25 kg are considered en2C.
Note: The basic mass corresponds to the empty mass without battery and without payload.
** Above 25kg the airworthiness and remote pilot training requirements of RPA are applicable
1.5 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
(1) Law 2018-040 of November 13, 2018 on the Civil Aviation Code;
(2) Decree 2018 157 of November 19, 2018 implementing the Civil Aviation Code Law
(3) RTA-RPA relating to remotely piloted aircraft
(4) RTA 1 relating to Personnel Licensing;
(5) RTA 02 relating to the rules of the air;
(6) RTA 06 1 relating to the technical operation of Aircraft;
(7) RTA 08 relating to the airworthiness of Aircraft;
(8) RTA 19 relating to security management;
(9) ICAO Doc 7300: Convention on International Civil Aviation;
(10) ICAO Doc 10019: Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPA) Manual
1.6 REGULATORY REMINDER
In accordance with the aforementioned Civil Aviation Code, Article 81 paragraph (a):
“Shall be punished with a fine of five hundred thousand Ouguiyas (5,00,000 MRU) at most and imprisonment for one
(1) year at the most, or only one of these two penalties, the technical operator, the owner and, if applicable, the commercial operator who:
(a) Puts or leaves an aircraft in service without having obtained a certificate of registration, a certificate of airworthiness or a nuisance limitation certificate when these are required under the current regulations”.
2.1. AUTHORIZATION OF RPA OPERATED FOR LEISURE AND/OR PRIVATE PURPOSES (1A)
The licensing process for recreational RPAs takes place in five (5) phases. It concerns only RPA whose maximum take-off weight is less than or equal to 5 kg and intended exclusively for leisure.
Phase 1: Pre-application
The applicant contacts the ANAC via any means of communication at his disposal (email, telephone, mail or trip to the ANAC) in order to briefly share their project and of his intentions. Once contact has been established, the ANAC explains to the applicant the different phases of the procedure to be followed and sends him this Guide G-D-DSV-006-21 relating to the authorization to operate an RPA, the RTA–RPA relating to remotely piloted aircraft in Mauritania as well as authorization request form F-D DSV -001-21.
The applicant submits his application consisting of the following documents:
1) A request for authorization addressed to the Director General of ANAC;
2) Form F-D DSV -001-21 duly completed and signed;
3) A clear explanation of the project, mentioning the limits of the operating area of the RPA;
4) A certified true copy of the identity document of the applicant (and/or legal guardian if minor) or his passport;
5) For a foreign applicant, justification of the use of the RPA on the national territory;
6) A recent identity photo of the applicant (less than 3 months);
7) Description of the proposed project or operation (including the type or reason for operation, geographical areas and limits), flight rules, visibility flight operation direct if applicable, date of planned flight, point of departure, destination, speed of cruise, cruise levels, route to follow, duration/frequency of flights;
8) Emergency procedures taking into account the failure of communications with the air traffic services, command and control link failure; and the communications failure between the remote pilot and the RPA observer, if applies.
9) A copy of the remote pilot’s license or training certificate;
10) The RPA user manual;
11) A copy of the insurance contract covering civil liability;
12) An authorization from the Ministry of the Interior, if the drone is equipped with a camera;
13) Payment of the fee due for the issuance of an authorization to operate an RPA.
The application file must be addressed to the Director General of ANAC, to be deposited at the secretariat of the National Civil Aviation Agency.
Phase 2: Formal request
Upon receipt of the request, the ANAC appoints an inspector/project manager who will be responsible for studying the
case. This is the preferred contact for the candidate with whom he will contact.
The inspector / project manager assesses the completeness, relevance and conformity of the documents submitted.
If satisfactory, the applicant is informed of the admissibility of his request and the impact on safety of remotely piloted aircraft F-D-DSV-002-21 is sent to him.
Otherwise, the applicant is informed with the observations for the corrections to be made.
Phase 3: In-depth study of the documents submitted
The applicant fills in and sends the ANAC the safety impact form for remotely piloted aircraft
F-D-DSV-002-21.
The inspector carries out a detailed evaluation of the documents submitted. If satisfactory, the inspector/head of
project informs the applicant and invites him to a demonstration flight. Otherwise, the applicant is informed and his
file is returned to him with the observations for correction.
After correction, the demonstration phase is scheduled.
Phase 4: Demonstration and inspection
The applicant is invited to a demonstration flight. The purpose of the meeting will be for the inspector/head project to assess the mastery of the rules of the air and the use of the drone as well as the dexterity of the remote pilot, and for the applicant to present the specificities of the operation of his RPA according to the land. the applicant will also be able to present in more detail his intentions, the type of drone to be used as well as his apps.
The designated inspector and any other resource person deemed useful (expert, inspector) will participate in demonstration flights.
Phase 5: Issuance of authorization
If the demonstration is satisfactory, the inspector/project manager informs the applicant and sends him authorization letter.
Otherwise, the inspector/project manager invites the applicant (mail or email or telephone) to another flight demonstration at least one (01) month after the date of the previous flights.
At the end of the third unsuccessful demonstration flight attempt, the authorization process is suspended or cancelled. The applicant may submit a new application, after three (03) months of preparation at least.
The authorization to operate an RPA for leisure purposes for a maximum period of validity of one (1) renewable year is issued by the Chief Executive Officer.
2.2. AUTHORIZATION OF RPA OPERATED FOR AIRMODEL/SPORT PURPOSES (1B, 2B)
The process for issuing an authorization to RPA intended for model aircraft and/or sport takes place in five (05) phases. It concerns only RPA whose mass maximum take-off is less than or equal to 25 kg and intended exclusively for
model aircraft and/or sport.
Phase 1: Pre-application
The applicant contacts the ANAC via any means of communication at his disposal (email, phone, mail or trip to the ANAC) in order to briefly share their project and their intentions. Once contact has been established, the ANAC explains to the applicant the different phases of the procedure to follow and sends him the guide G-D-DSV-006-21 relating to the authorization to operate an RPA, the RTA –RPA relating to remotely piloted aircraft as well as the application form for authorization to operate an aircraft remotely piloted F-D-DSV-001-21.
The applicant submits his application consisting of the following documents:
1) A letter of request from the applicant describing his intentions and addressed to ANAC;
2) the F-D -DSV-001-21 form duly completed and signed by the applicant;
3) an authorization from the operator or owner of the land, or from the administrative authority competent;
4) A copy of the statutes and internal regulations of the model aircraft club or association;
5) A commitment from the President of the club or association relating to compliance with the provisions regulations in force, in particular the RTA -RPA relating to remotely piloted aircraft.
6) A certified copy of the applicant’s identity document or passport;
7) For a foreign applicant, justification of the use of the RPA on the national territory;
8) the surnames and first names of the main officials and their criminal records dating from less than three months ;
9) A detailed description of the proposed project or operation; the structure, organization chart of the organization and a map of the land; a description of the means and equipment intended training and informing members; A description of the different skills available among the organization’s supervisory staff; emergency procedures taking into account the command and control link failure and the communications failure between the remote pilot and the RPA observer, if applicable. These descriptions can be separated or incorporated into the specific activities manual of the organization or association.
10) A copy of the license or training certificate of the remote pilot(s);
11) A specific operations manual, the RPA maintenance and use manual;
12) A copy of the insurance contract covering civil liability;
13) An authorization from the Ministry of the Interior, if the drone is equipped with a camera;
14) Payment of the fee due for the issuance of an authorization to operate an RPA .
The application file must be submitted to the ANAC secretariat.
Phase 2: Formal request
Upon receipt of the request, the ANAC appoints an inspector/project manager who will to study the case. This one is the privileged interlocutor of the applicant with whom he will take contact.
The inspector/project manager summarily assesses the completeness, relevance and conformity of the documents submitted.
If satisfactory, the applicant is informed of the admissibility of his request and the form risk assessment document F-DSV-002-21 is sent to him.
Otherwise, the applicant is informed with the observations for the corrections to be made.
Phase 3: In-depth study of the documents submitted
The applicant completes and sends the risk assessment form to ANAC F-DSV-002-21
The inspector carries out a detailed evaluation of the documents submitted.
If satisfactory, the inspector/project manager informs the applicant and invites him to a demonstration and inspection of the terrain and the safety device.
Otherwise, the applicant is informed and his file is returned to him with the observations for correction.
After correction, the demonstration phase is scheduled.
Phase 4: Demonstration and inspection
The applicant is invited to a demonstration flight. The purpose of the meeting will be to the inspector/project manager to assess the mastery of the rules of the air and the use of the drone as well as the dexterity of the remote pilot, and for the applicant to present the specificities of the operation of its RPA depending on the terrain. The applicant can also present in more detail his intentions, the type of drone to use as well as its applications.
The designated inspector and any other resource person deemed useful (expert, inspector) will take part in demonstration flights.
Phase 5: Issuance of authorization
If the demonstration is satisfactory, the inspector/project manager informs the applicant and forwards the authorization letter.
Otherwise, the inspector/project manager sends a letter inviting the applicant to another flight demonstration at least one (1) month after the date of the previous flights. At the end of the third attempt of unsatisfactory demonstration flights, the clearance process is suspended, canceled or resumed from the beginning according to the report of the inspector/project manager.
Authorization to operate an RPA for model aircraft purposes for a maximum period of validity of one (1) year is issued by the Director General of ANAC.
2.3 AUTHORIZATION OF RPA OPERATED FOR PROFESSIONAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES (1C, 2C}
The licensing process for RPA intended for professional or business takes place in 5 phases. It concerns RPA intended for the operation professional or commercial whose maximum take-off weight does not exceed 25 kg or whose empty mass (excluding payload) does not exceed 25 kg.
Phase 1: Pre-application
The applicant contacts the Authority via any means of communication at its disposal (email, telephone, mail or trip to the ANAC) in order to briefly share their project and their intentions. Once contact has been established, the Authority explains to the applicant the different phases of the procedure to follow and sends him this Guide (G-D-DSV-006-21) relating to the authorization to operate an RPA, the RTA-RPA relating to the regulation of remotely piloted aircraft systems in Mauritania as well as authorization request form F-D-DSV-001-21
The applicant submits his application consisting of the following documents:
1) A request for authorization addressed to the Director General of ANAC;
2) A certified true copy of the applicant’s identity document or passport (if no one physical);
3) The name and contacts (email, telephone) of the focal point; The authorization request form F-D-DSV-001-21 duly completed and signed;
4) The articles of association and registration references of the company
5) For foreigners, provide a mandate or a legal contract for the provision of services with a company registered in the Mauritanian commercial register or a mission order issued by a Mauritanian public entity;
6) A detailed explanation of the proposed project or operation (including the type or reason
7) The call sign to be used in radiotelephone communications;
8) Copy of the license or certificate(s) of the remote pilot(s);
9) The Operations or Special Activities Manual and the Maintenance Manual and/or the user manual of the drone(s);
10) Make a NOTAM request addressed to the ANAC before the start of any activity;
11) Copy of the insurance contract covering civil liability;
12) An authorization from the Ministry of the Interior, if the drone is equipped with a camera;
13) Payment of the fee due for the issuance of an authorization to operate an RPA
The application file can be submitted to the ANAC Mail Office.
Phase 2: Formal request
Upon receipt of the request, ANAC appoints a team and a project manager who will charge to study the case. The latter is the privileged interlocutor of the candidate with whom he goes contact.
The team assesses the completeness, relevance and conformity of the documents provided.
If satisfactory, the applicant is informed of the admissibility of his request and the form risk assessment report F-D-DSV-002-21 is sent to him.
Otherwise, the applicant is informed of the rejection of his request with the observations for the corrections to bring.
Phase 3: In-depth study of the documents submitted
The applicant completes and sends to the ANAC the risk assessment form F-D-DSV-002-21
The inspector carries out a detailed evaluation of the documents submitted.
If satisfactory, the inspector/project manager informs the applicant and invites him to a demonstration and inspection of the terrain and the safety device.
Otherwise, the applicant is informed and his file is returned to him with the observations for correction. After correction, the demonstration phase is scheduled.
Phase 4: Demonstration and inspection
The applicant is invited to a demonstration flight. The objective of the meeting will be for the inspector project manager to assess the mastery of the rules of the air and the use of the drone as well as the dexterity of the pilot, and for the applicant to present the specificities of the operation of his RPA on its site of activities or according to the grounds.
The applicant will also be able to present in more detail his intentions, the types of drones to be used as well as its applications.
If the applicant’s fleet is equipped with several types of drones, the demonstration will consist of fly each type of drone in order to prove to the inspectors the perfect mastery of the remote piloting of its entire fleet.
The designated inspector and any other resource person deemed useful (expert, inspector) will take part in demonstration flights.
Phase 5: Issuance of authorization
If the demonstration is satisfactory, the project manager informs the applicant and sends him the authorization letter.
Otherwise, the project manager sends a letter inviting the applicant to another demonstration in flight at least one (01) month after the date of the previous flights.
At the end of the third unsatisfactory demonstration flight attempt, the process authorization is suspended, canceled or resumed from the beginning according to the report of the inspector/project manager.
Authorization to operate an RPA for professional or commercial purposes for a period of of maximum validity of one (01) year renewable is issued by the Director General of ANAC.
2.4 EXCEPTIONAL OPERATING AUTHORIZATION (1C, 2C)
For professional operating activities such as:
1) audience overview;
2) aerial demonstrations;
3) operations around aerodromes;
4) overflight of transport networks;
5) overflight on the high seas;
6) flying over sensitive areas;
7) or any other type of exploitation classified as exceptional,
The Director General of ANAC may, on an exceptional basis and following the advice of the inspector in charge of studying the applicant’s file, issue an authorization based on a satisfactory safety assessment.
This authorization is delivered to a candidate holder of an authorization to operate an RPA for business or commercial purposes. In case it is a new applicant, the two (2) authorizations can be issued simultaneously.
However, remote piloting of RPA from a moving vehicle is not permitted.
The application file and the authorization process are the same as the applicant professional/commercial (1C/2C) described in § 2.3
In addition, for overflights of the public and sensitive areas, the Authority requires the operator that the RPA proposed for the operation be equipped with a parachute ejection system and of a fail-safe system according to the following specifications:
1) For the parachute ejection system:
i) The parachute must be able to be triggered even if the radio control steering no longer works. You need a separate transmitter/receiver for the parachute;
ii) The aircraft must not fall more than 15 meters between triggering of the parachute and its full deployment;
iii) Release of the parachute must cause the motors to shut down;
iv) Power to the parachute control system both on the ground and in the air must be independent of the drone power supply or the main remote control;
(v) The fall of the aircraft must be indicated by an audible alarm;
vi) The parachute must be ejected and not deployed by gravity alone;
vii) The functioning of the parachute must be able to be checked on the ground before each flight.
2) For the fail-safe system:
i) In the event of loss of the control link, the RPA must be equipped with a “fail-safe” mode automatically engaging to drive the aircraft to a predetermined point without deviate more than 5 meters from the trajectories initially planned.
A “home” return point must be defined before each flight. When triggering the mode “fail-safe”, the “home” point is the automatic landing point of the RPA.
(ii) Depending on the case and on the advice of the inspector in charge of the risk assessment, the Authority sets the height of automatic navigation of the RPA to be integrated on the programming of the fail-safe mode so that the automatic evolution of the RPA in the event of loss of the connection does not compromise the protection of third parties on the ground and is compatible with the possible obstacles in the area of evolution (ex: adjustment of the return flight height at the point “home”).
2.5. ISSUANCE OF RPAPER LICENSES (3C)
The process of issuing an RPA operating license takes place in 5 stages. It concerns RPA intended for professional or commercial use whose maximum take-off weight exceeds 25 kg.
Phase 1: Pre-application
The applicant contacts the Authority via any means of communication at its disposal (email, telephone, mail or trip to the ANAC) in order to briefly share their project and their intentions. Once contact has been established, the Authority explains to the applicant the different phases of the procedure to follow and sends him Guide G-D-DSV-006-21 relating to the authorization to operate an RPA,
The RTA-RPA relating to the regulation of remote pilot aircraft systems in Mauritania, as well as authorization request form F-D-DSV-001-21
The applicant submits his request at least three (03) months before the planned date operations. It will consist of the following documents:
1) An application for an RPA operating permit (PER) addressed to the Director General of ANAC;
2) A certified copy of the identity document or passport and a copy criminal record dating from less than three (03) months of the applicant;
3) The name and contacts (email telephone) of the focal point;
4) The authorization request form F-D-DSV-001-21 duly completed and signed;
5) The articles of association and registration references of the company;
6) For foreigners, provide a mandate or a legal contract for the provision of services with a company registered in the Mauritanian trade register or a mission order issued by a public entity of Mauritania;
7) Description of the proposed project or operation (including the type or reason for the operation, geographic areas and boundaries), flight rules, line-of-sight flight operations if applicable, date of planned flight, point of departure, destination, cruising speed, levels of cruise, route to follow, duration/frequency of flights; the call sign to be used in radiotelephone communications; the number and location of cockpits at as well as / transfer procedures between remote cockpits, if
applies; Detection and avoidance capabilities; Emergency procedures (Fail-safe); a detailed description of the areas of operation (maps, geographical coordinates, etc.) description and payload information, if applicable;
8) Copy of the license or certificate of the remote pilot(s) and documentation of each remote pilot (CV, identity document, criminal record of less than three (3) month and any other document required by the Authority;
9) The manual of operations or specific activities of the company;
10) documentation for each remotely piloted aircraft including a manual for maintenance or user manual a flight manual or equivalent document;
11) emergency procedures including breakdown of:
i) two-way communications with ATC;
ii) command and control link; and
iii) communications between the remote pilot and the RPA observer, if applicable (these procedures can be written separately or integrated into the specific operations manual).
12) an SMS manual and a safety program or integrate them into the manual particular operations;
13) Make a NOTAM request addressed to ANAC before the start of any activity;
14) Copy of the insurance contract covering civil liability;
15) An authorization from the Ministry of the Interior, if the drone is equipped with a camera;
16) Payment of the fee due for the issuance of RPA operating permits
The application file can be submitted to the ANAC Mail Office.
Phase 2: Formal request
Upon receipt of the request, the ANAC appoints a team and a project manager who will study the file. The latter is the privileged interlocutor of the candidate with whom he goes contact.
The team summarily assesses the completeness, relevance and conformity of the documents.
If satisfactory, the applicant is informed of the admissibility of his request and the form risk assessment report F-D-DSV-002-21 is sent to him. Otherwise, the applicant is informed of the rejection of his request with the observations for the corrections to be made.
Phase 3: Document assessment
The applicant completes and sends the risk assessment form F-D-DSV002-21 to ANAC.
The team carries out a detailed evaluation of the documents submitted.
If satisfactory, the inspector/project manager informs the applicant and invites him to a demonstration and inspection of the terrain and the safety device.
Otherwise, the applicant is informed and his file is returned to him with the observations for correction. After correction, the demonstration phase is scheduled.
Phase 4: Inspection and Demonstration.
The applicant is invited to a demonstration flight. The purpose of the meeting will be to the inspector/project manager to assess the mastery of the rules of the air and the use of the drone as well as the dexterity of the pilot, and for the applicant to present the specificities of the exploitation of his or its RPA on its site of activities or according to the land. The applicant may also submit more in detail its intentions, the types of drone to be used as well as its applications. If the fleet of
applicant is equipped with several types of drones, the demonstration will consist of flying each type of drone in order to prove to the inspectors the perfect mastery of remote piloting of the types of drone that make up its fleet.
The designated inspector and any other resource person deemed useful (expert, inspector) participate in demonstration flights and take the opportunity to inspect the structure and the organization of the applicant as well as the safety and security system put in place.
The inspection will also target the operator’s personnel, installations and equipment dedicated to:
– Flight preparation;
– Flight tracking;
– Staff training;
– RPA continuing airworthiness management;
– The RPA maintenance program;
– Management of spare parts;
– Etc.
Phase 5: Issuance of the RPA operating permit (PER)
If the inspections and demonstrations are satisfactory, the project manager informs the applying and sends him the authorization letter.
Otherwise, the project manager sends a letter inviting the applicant to another flight demonstration at least one (01) month after the date of the previous flights not satisfactory. At the end of the third unsatisfactory demonstration flight attempt, the RPA’s operating license application process may be suspended, canceled or resumed from the beginning according to the report of the inspector/project manager.
The RPA operating permit (PER) issued by the Director General to operators of RPA for professional or commercial purposes has a maximum validity period of one (1) year renewable. It is accompanied by the operating specifications.
DRAFTING GUIDE FOR THE RPA SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES MANUAL (G-D-DSV-07-21)
The acronyms and abbreviations used in this guide have the following meaning:
ANAC: National Civil Aviation Agency;
AUTHORITY: National Civil Aviation Agency ANAC
MAP/MOP: Special Activities Manual/Special Operations Manual
PER: Operating license for an RPA
RTA: Aeronautical Technical Regulations
REX: Feedback
RPAS: Remotely Piloted Aircraft System
The specific activities or operations manual (MAP/MOP) is an effective means by which the RPA operator ensures that its operations comply with regulatory requirements and the safety of its operation. The operator agrees on the one hand that its activities manual compliance with the terms of the RTA-RPA and its PER or RPA operating authorization and on the other hand that it contains the operating instructions with which its personnel involved in the operation of RPA.
The MAP must correspond to the operation carried out and must reflect the way in which the operator exercises its activities and provides training. The MAP must not be a copy of the requirements regulations.
The evaluation of a manual of specific activities by the Authority is an essential step in the issuance of the PER or RPA operating authorization and permanent monitoring action continues from the operator.
The role of the Authority in pronouncing the acceptance of the manual of particular activities is not not to carry out an exhaustive review of the content of this manual, given the workload that this represents and its legal inability to control certain parts or aspects of the manual not governed by operational regulations. Acceptance of the manual does not guarantee
therefore not to the operator that the manual does not present any non-compliance with the regulations.
It should indeed be remembered that it is indeed the operator who is primarily responsible for the compliance with the information given in this manual.
On the other hand, the acceptance of the manual by the Authority certifies to the operator that the examination not exhaustively carried out, within the limits of its means and taking into account the operational regulations in force, did not enable it to detect non-conformities likely to compromise the safety of exploitation.
Apart from the phases of initial submission or scheduled amendments, acceptance of the manual specific activities is the subject of continuous study by the Authority, particularly in the context of ongoing monitoring activities.
As such, the Authority verifies the content of all the information in the manual particular activities and can detect during this additional examination non-conformities which will lead it to demand compliance of the manual by the operator.
This guide concerns any drone operator used in the context of specific activities.
It indicates the contents of a manual of particular activities and details when it is estimated necessary. Specifies the obligations incumbent on RPA operators as well as the various formalities they are required to adopt when drafting their MAP/MOP.
The detailed structure of the specific activities manual must be accepted before the start of the operation. This acceptance is noted if the detailed structure conforms to that specified in this guide and whether each of the chapters is provided.
When the operator adopts a structure different from that proposed in this guide, cross-references should be provided to ensure that all requirements are addressed.
The content of the MAP must be consistent with the actual operating conditions of the operator of the RPA and must not repeat procedures that are not implemented, not authorized or do not fall within not within the scope of the general operating conditions mentioned on the authorization operating instructions, the PER and the operational specification sheets.
Whether the accepted structure is consistent with this guide or different, the content of the MAP must include the following detailed elements:
A0. Definitions and abbreviations
A1. Scope of the regulations (to which types of drones (classes and categories), flights and operating regulations apply or not).
A2. Presentation of the operator’s company
A3. Organization and organization chart of the operator
A4. Commitment of the Accountable Manager to comply with the requirements of the RTA-RPA
A5. Designated officials and their roles
A6. Description of other personnel and their roles
A7. Staff skills and training (initial and periodic training)
A8. Types of operations or particular activities that the operator wishes to carry out.
A9. Obligations of the operator unrelated to flight safety (rules applicable to filming, BVLOS, privacy, etc.)
A10. Exceptional authorizations (case of uses which do not fall strictly within the framework regulatory predefined example overflight of the ocean or night flight for example …)
A11. Transport of packages, loads and/or dangerous goods
A12. Responsibilities, Restrictive Measures and Criminal Sanctions
A13. Organization and monitoring of the safety management system
A15. Leasing/RPA Loan
A16. Contacts and useful links
This part describes the general obligations of the operator, independently of a given flight.
B1. General obligations of the operator (in particular declaration of activity and annual report)
B2. Preparation of specific operations or activities
B3. Hardware Requirements (List of all drones, descriptions and features drones, operational performance, limitations, flight management, special procedures)
B4. Normal operating procedures
B5. Abnormal and emergency operating procedures
B6. Remote Pilot Requirements
B7. Operation control and supervision
B8. Notifications and treatment of accidents and incidents
B9. Reporting, analysis and follow-up of events
B10. Battery monitoring system
B11. Archiving
This part describes the rules applicable to the realization of a given flight, once the operator has fulfilled its general obligations described in Part B.
C1. Flight height, area or time restrictions
C2. Restrictions related to the location of flights (prohibited areas, areas requiring prior agreement authorities, areas requiring prior declaration for flights near aerodromes)
C3. Other obligations of prior procedures (permanent, occasional, seasonal and particular, autonomous tethered aircraft)
C4. Preparation of the flight: responsibilities of the operator before each operation, during and after the theft (in particular definition of the maximum volume of theft and the perimeter of protection of third parties on the ground, weather, energy reserves, safety checks, pre-flight and post-flight briefing and checklist)
C5. Limitations and Loading
C6. Completion of the flight (in particular: compliance with operating limits and separation from other aircraft)
C7. Piloting transfer between RPS (general, coordination of transfer between RPS and briefing between remote pilots)
D1. Maintenance depends essentially on the conditions of use (environment, type of operation or operations), RPA models or types, and storage. Set up an interview within average conditions and warn the user how to take into account the conditions aggravating. Specify whether the maintenance is carried out by your staff or subcontracted to a company
specialized.
D2. If possible, treat the maintenance of the following parts separately:
• the airfoil or envelope;
• the structure ;
• the engine(s), its propeller(s), or the rotor(s);
• the command and control device.
D3 Provide:
• various general maintenance tips;
• simple periodic transactions: It is recommended that these transactions be grouped together on a due date terms of flight hours or calendar periods of use (the first reached);
• major operations that require in-depth control that may require dismantling partIs;
• an inspection after the first hours of operation of a new machine to check all the settings;
• the necessary checks after de-stocking, in particular when the RPA has not been used during the winter period.
D4 A simple presentation in the form of a table including the controls and the deadline allows the operator to bear his signature and the date of the inspection. Mention is added of the problems encountered, the solutions provided and parts replaced.
Process the monitoring of worn and/or degraded components and their required replacement parts.
Specify when the parts ensuring a safety function were changed, independently of their actual wear, which therefore does not have to be assessed.
Bring all the information, drawings, diagrams necessary to show the assembly of the different parts normally removable. These drawings must mention if possible the reference parts and quantity.
NB: An operator who subcontracts the maintenance of his RPA to a specialized company must provide the evidence of this subcontracting and write a chapter dealing with the control of the maintenance all sections 01,02,03 and 04.
E1. Plan of the premises
E2. Minimum Third Party Exclusion Zone
E3. Pre-flight checklist
E4. Post-flight checklist
E5. Various follow-up forms (REX, follow-up drone flight hours, remote pilots breakdowns and actions maintenance, report)
E6. Assurance
E7 Incident notification form Etc.
In terms of the presentation of the manual, the following guidelines should be taken into account:
• The manual should be in the form of a binder to facilitate updates.
• The name of the operator must be written on the cover but also on the edge of the manual.
• To facilitate the consultation of the documents, the chapters must be separated. Separations (dividers, tabs, etc.) must bear the number and title of the chapter.
• The paper used must be white in color, strong enough and thick enough to avoid transparency if double-sided printing is adopted.
• The format of the pages must be that of the standard commercial type (21 x 29.7 cm).
• All the pages are perforated to be classified under resistant covers with mobile stitching, allowing easy insertion or removal of pages during an update.
• The manual should be, as far as possible, printed on both sides. Otherwise, all blank pages should bear the words “Page intentionally left blank” in the center of the page.
• Each page must have a title block containing:
– The name of the operator, official name and not the trade name;
– The name of the document “Manual of specific activities”;
– Publishing;
– The revision ;
– The dates of the Edition and the revision;
– the page number.
– Evolution management.
It is recommended that the operator manage changes to the MAP by means of a single revision index for all pages of the manual.
If, however, the operator chooses a system of double index Edition/revision, the following principles apply:
• An Edition concerns all the pages of the manual
• A revision affects only the pages affected by the revision
• Each page specifies the edition and revision number of the page
• The MAP contains a list of effective pages (for each page, the applicable revision index is precise).
-The evolution number (edition and/or revision)
– It’s been ages
– the object of the evolution
– The impacted pages (if choice of the 2nd solution)
– the data relating to its approval (date of approval, reference to the Authority’s approval.
At the beginning of the volume, we find the following pages which can be the subject of part 0 of the manual:
• Cover page which specifies:
a} “Manual of specific activities or operations”.
b} Name of the operator (official and non-commercial).
c} Physical address, email address, phone numbers.
d} Copy number.
e} Edition Date/Reference.
• Table of contents. Indicate on this page the composition of each part of the MAP.
• List of effective pages. This list must be an exact reflection of the composition of the document. Each page of the manual should be listed with its amendment number and date. The list of pages in force is to be revised with each amendment.
• List of editions/amendments of the document with associated edition/amendment dates.
• List of recipients (Authority, recipients internal to the organization, subcontractors, etc.).
Among the required permissions, we can distinguish:
– the fundamental authorizations, which are the authorizations required for all operators and which must be issued prior to the issuance of the RPA operating license, the PER or the implementation of service of a new kind of RPA.
– the authorizations mentioned in the operational specifications sheet those, which are linked to a type particular operating. They are issued at the request of the operator on the basis of a technical file.
– special or exceptional authorizations, which are linked to a particular procedure: when the regulations provide for the possibility of deviating from the general case.
In the case of these authorizations, it is essential to note that it is up to the operator to formalize any request for operational or special or exceptional authorization by associating the elements necessary for its treatment.
The filing of the MAP cannot be considered as a request for operational approval or particular. Consequently, when sending any amendment to the specific activities manual, it is up to the operator to identify and report to the Authority the parts of the amendment linked to a operational or particular or exceptional authorization.
Any amendment to the MAP must be distributed to the Authority before its entry into force and to the personnel operating. If it is an amendment relating to an authorization, the operator must obtain authorization or acceptance by the Authority prior to the entry into force of such amendment. As this same paragraph, when immediate amendments or revisions are necessary, in the interest of the safety, they can be published and applied immediately, provided that any authorization or
required acceptance has been requested.
The operator and the Authority must jointly define the procedures for managing amendments to the MAP, in order to that the effective date of an amendment to the specific activities manual is clearly established and that the Authority has sufficient time to review the MAP amendment.
The specific activities manual must be written in French.
For RPA operators from foreign countries, a policy regarding the language of writing the MAP must be established in accordance with the regulations and this policy must allow the use of a language foreign language, in particular English, and must be based on the requirements of the regulations entrusting to the operator is responsible for ensuring that:
– All crew members can communicate without problems in the same drafting language of the MAP;
-All operating personnel can understand the language in which the MAP is written
Regarding his duties and responsibilities.
When the MAP is written in a language other than French or English, a translation must be provided by the operator.
1 – reissue- 2021
The abbreviations and acronyms used in these rules have the following meaning:
ADS-B automatic dependent surveillance in broadcast mode
AFIS aerodrome flight information service
AGL above ground level
AIP Aeronautical Information Publication
ANAC National Civil Aviation Agency (Authority)
ATC Air Traffic Control
ATCO air traffic controller
ATM air traffic management
ATS Air Trafic Services
BVLOS Beyond Visual Line Of Sight
C2 command and control
CA collision avoidance
CNS communications, navigation and surveillance
CPA nearest waypoint
CPDLC controller-pilot data link communications
DA detection and avoidance
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
GPS Global Positioning System
HF high frequencies
HMI man-machine interface
ICA Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
IFR instrument flight rules
IMC instrument meteorological conditions
MAP Specific Activities Manual
MAWS minimum altitude warning system
METAR regular meteorological report
NOTAM notice to seafarers
OFA approved training body.
PER license to operate an RPA
RF radio frequency
RLOS radio line-of-sight
RPA Remotely Piloted Aircraft
RPL Remote Pilot License
Fixed-wing RPL-AF RPA
RPL-MR Rotary-wing RPA (Helicopters and multi-rotors)
RPL-TA any RPA other than fixed-wing RPA or rotary-wing RPA
RPAS Remotely Piloted Aircraft System
RPIC Remote Pilot Commander
RPS remote pilot station
SGS safety management system
SSR secondary surveillance radar TC type certificate
UAS Unmanned Aircraft System
UAV unmanned aerial vehicle (obsolete expression)/ Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
WAEMU West African Economic and Monetary Union
VFR visual flight rules
Very high frequency VHF
VLOS line-of-sight flight / Visual Line Of Sight
VMC visual meteorological conditions
Pursuant to these regulations, the following terms and expressions have the following meanings:
1) A person is fatally or seriously injured as a result of being in direct contact with a part any part of the aircraft, including parts detached from the aircraft, except when the injuries are of natural causes, self-inflicted or inflicted by others;
(2) The aircraft sustains structural damage or failure that:
i). affect the structural strength, performance or flight characteristics of the aircraft, and;
ii). normally require major repair or replacement of the affected component; system of guidance and propulsion;
3) The aircraft is lost or completely inaccessible.
Remotely piloted aircraft or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) (commonly referred to as a drone). An aircraft not manned piloted from a remote or remote pilot station.
Authority. National Civil Aviation Agency Mauritania (ANAC).
Competent authority. The authority having legal jurisdiction over the area in which the aircraft concerned is exploited.
BVLOS (Flight Beyond Line Of Sight): When neither the remote pilot nor an RPA observer can maintain direct unassisted visual contact with the RPA, the flight is considered to be in BVLOS.
Instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance from clouds and ceiling, below the minima specified for visual weather conditions.
Visual weather conditions. Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, cloud and ceiling distance equal to or greater than the specified minima.
Operational control. The exercise of authority over the initiation, continuation, deviation or termination of a flight in the interests of aircraft safety, regularity and efficiency of flight.
Restricted Airspace: Airspace of specified dimensions reserved for the exclusive use of users specific.
Controlled airspace. An airspace of defined dimensions in which the air traffic control service air traffic is provided in accordance with airspace classification.
Experimentation. Use of an aircraft other than a model aircraft for test or control purposes. The Demonstration flights carried out with aircraft undergoing experimentation are considered, for the definition of the applicable conditions, as falling within the experimental activity.
Autonomous operation: Operation during which an RPA operates without the intervention of a remote pilot in flight management.
Incident. An occurrence, other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft which affects or may affect operational safety.
Command and control link (C2): Data link established between an unmanned aircraft and the station remote control for flight management purposes.
Maintenance. The performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft, including including a combination of overhaul, inspection, replacement, rectification of defects and carrying out a modification or repair.
Continuing airworthiness. The set of processes by which an aircraft, engine, propeller or a part conforms to the applicable airworthiness requirements and remains in a state of safe operation throughout its lifetime.
Manual of specific activities. A manual containing the procedures, instructions and guidelines to be use by operational staff in the performance of their duties.
RPA user manual: Manual, acceptable to the State of the operator, which contains the procedures operation of the aircraft in normal, abnormal and emergency situations, checklists, limitations, performance information, details of the remotely piloted aircraft, details of the RPA and each of the corresponding RPS models, as well as other elements relating to the use of the RPA.
Model: Functional representation on a lower scale of an existing manned aircraft.
RPA observer: Trained and competent person designated by the operator, who, by visual observation of the remotely piloted aircraft, assists the remote pilot to ensure the safe execution of the flight.
Perceptibility: Quality that an aircraft derives, for example, from lighting or conspicuous colors that easily identifiable by any observer (remote pilot, ATCO, aerodrome personnel for example).
RPA Operating Permit (PER): Permit authorizing an RPA operator to carry out specific operations.
Remote pilot in command (RPIC): Remote pilot designated by the operator to assume the command and responsibility for conducting the smooth running of the flight.
Remote pilot: Person charged by the operator with functions essential to the use of an aircraft remotely piloted and operating the flight controls, as required, during flight time.
Remote cockpit: Component of the remotely piloted aircraft system that brings together the organs of operation of the remotely piloted aircraft.
Security. The state in which the risks associated with aviation activities related directly or in support direct to aircraft operations are reduced and controlled to an acceptable level.
Operating specifications: Authorizations, conditions and limitations associated with the operating license AN RPA and subject to the conditions set out in the operations manual.
Operational specifications. Authorizations, conditions and limitations associated with the permit of an RPA (PER) and subject to the conditions set out in the operating manual.
Telepilot. A person entrusted by the operator with functions essential to the operation of an aircraft remotely piloted and manipulates flight controls appropriately during flight time.
Transfer of piloting: Passing control of the piloting from a remote cockpit to a other.
Aerial work. Aircraft operation in which an aircraft is used for specialized services such as such as agriculture, construction, photography, surveying, observation and patrol, research and rescue, aerial advertising.
VLOS (Loss of Line of Sight Flight): Flight during which the remote pilot or RPA observer maintains unassisted direct visual contact with the remotely piloted aircraft.
Traffic. Any aircraft in flight or in service in the maneuvering area of an aerodrome.
Landing area. The part of a movement area intended for the landing or take-off of a aircraft.
Control area. A controlled airspace extending upward from the surface of the earth to a specified upper limit.
1.1 PREAMBLE
a) Remotely piloted aircraft include:
1) autonomous aircraft, some of which can be piloted remotely on certain segments of the flight;
2) the remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) themselves, some of which are capable of flying in a autonomous on all or part of a flight or used for recreational purposes; and
3) scale models used for recreational purposes as well as those used for non-recreational purposes.
4) Control systems (RPS).
b) This regulation contains all the requirements applicable in Mauritania to aircraft piloted at distance.
(c) These regulations do not deal with the provisions relating to aerial work and the transport of Dangerous goods which are addressed in specific regulations.
a) This regulation applies to the operation in Mauritanian airspace of civil aircraft drones used for the following activities:
1) commercial air transport of cargo or mail;
2) aerial work;
3) sport or private;
4) hobby or model aircraft; and
5) other specific activities (media, works, civil security, inspection, research and development, educational use, etc.).
b) This Regulation does not apply to Government RPAs.
c) The transport of dangerous goods with a remotely piloted aircraft is prohibited in Mauritania.
d) These rules do not take into account the following elements:
1) RPA, autonomous or not, carrying passengers;
2) tethered RPAs that are used in a closed environment;
3) large unmanned free balloons, kites and rockets;
4) model aircraft;
5) rockets or any other aspect not accepted by the Authority;
a) A remotely piloted aircraft must be operated in such a way as to present the least possible danger to persons, property or other aircraft, and in accordance with the conditions specified in this settlement.
b) The remote pilot, owner and operator of remotely piloted aircraft must know and comply with the laws, regulations and procedures in force in the exercise of their functions.
c) If a case of force majeure requires measures that lead to the violation of a procedure or a regulation, the remote pilot must immediately notify the nearest local authorities, the traffic services airline and the Authority.
d) It is recalled that penalties are provided for in accordance with the laws and regulations in force for anyone who has:
1) placed or left in service a civil remotely piloted aircraft which has not obtained authorization from the Authority;
2) drives or participates in the driving of a civilian remotely piloted aircraft without the titles required by the regulations
in force ;
3) contravened the provisions of the Mauritanian Aeronautical Regulations.
a) A remotely piloted aircraft, identified in Mauritania and whose operator is domiciled there, may perform flights over Mauritanian territory.
b) The overflight of another State by a remotely piloted aircraft identified in Mauritania is subject to the provisions regulations of the state concerned.
c) The operator of any remotely piloted aircraft must hold a special authorization issued by the Authority, for perform flights over the territory when:
2) the airworthiness documents or required authorizations are not issued by the Authority; Where
3) the skills of the remote pilot do not comply with the relevant provisions of RTA 1
2.1 RPA CLASSIFICATION AND CATEGORIZATION
a) RPAs are classified and categorized according to their mass and their use.
b) RPAs are divided into 3 classes:
1) Class 1: RPA of mass equal to 5 kg or less, including any load carried by the RPA;
2) Class 2: RPA with a mass greater than 5 kg but less than or equal to 25 kg, including any load transported; and
3) Class 3: RPA with a mass greater than 25 kg, including any load carried.
c) RPAs are divided into 3 categories:
1) Category A: RPA used for leisure and/or private purposes by individuals (natural persons);
2) Category B: RPA used for sports and aeromodelling purposes within the framework of associations model aircraft certified by the Authority.
3) Category C: RPA used for professional purposes by private and public organizations.
Note: The basic mass corresponds to the empty mass without battery and without load.
**Beyond 25 kg the airworthiness and remote pilot training requirements of RPA are applicable.
*** Professionals operating drones whose maximum take-off weight exceeds 25 kg must develop an SMS manual.
a) Is eligible for obtaining an authorization to operate an RPA:
1) any person aged at least 15 for category A;
2) anyone aged 12 or over for Category B;
3) anyone aged at least 18 for category C;
5) any non-resident legal entity in Mauritania, with a mandate or a legal service contract of services with a company registered in the Mauritanian trade register.
6) any legal person not resident in Mauritania and mandated by a legal person of nationality Mauritanian and permanently residing in Mauritania.
Note: If the operator of an RPA is under the age of 18 for category A, the operating license will be issued subject to the authorization of his legal guardian and accompaniment during the operations by their legal guardian or an adult over the age of 18 designated by the legal guardian.
Also, if the owner of an RPA is under the age of 18, the RPA is identified in the name of his guardian. legal.
2.3.1 Identification privileges and conditions
a) No one shall operate an RPA in Mauritania if it has not been identified by ANAC and a number identification has been issued to its owner, legal representative or operator.
b) A remotely piloted aircraft is registered on the RPA identification register of Mauritania when it is identified in accordance with this Regulation.
c) A remotely piloted aircraft is eligible for identification if it belongs to:
1) to a Mauritanian or any foreign person residing in Mauritania, and who is at least eighteen (18) years old passed on the date of submission of the request; Where
2) to a company incorporated under the laws of Mauritania.
Note: Although an integral part of the RPA, the remote pilot station (RPS) is not included in the register of remotely piloted aircraft.
a) If the applicant meets the identification requirements, the ANAC registers the remotely piloted aircraft in accordance with the procedure for filling in the RPA register and then issues a certificate to the applicant.
Identification requirements are listed in Appendix 1.
b) At his request, an applicant may be provided with identification marks before the purchase of a
remotely piloted aircraft for affixing by the manufacturer.
c) The holder of the identification certificate shall notify ANAC within thirty (30) days of any fact calling for a
modification of the elements mentioned in the identification certificate of the remotely piloted aircraft:
1) acquisition of a new RPA in its existing fleet;
2) removal of an RPA from the existing fleet;
3) RPA destroyed or out of service;
4) change of ownership.
d) The Authority may automatically remove the entry in the register of remotely piloted aircraft when the RPA is out of service of use.
f) A specimen of the remotely piloted aircraft identification certificate is attached as Appendix 1 to these regulations.
a) The ANAC establishes and maintains a register of remotely piloted aircraft, containing at least the information following:
1) the applicant’s identification certificate number and RPA identification numbers;
2) type and mass of RPA;
3) the category and class of RPA.
4) owner and/or operator contacts;
b) An extract from the register of remotely piloted aircraft shall be issued to any person fulfilling the conditions of the
§.2.3.1 and who makes the request.
c) No remotely piloted aircraft identified abroad is registered in Mauritania before having been deregistered from the foreign register if applicable.
a) Any remotely piloted aircraft registered in the RPA register of Mauritania bears the letters 5T-RPA-…. followed by three digits. EXAMPLE the first remotely piloted aircraft will be identified 5T-RPA-001
b) Identification marks must be clearly displayed on the remotely piloted aircraft and legible.
a) The owner or operator of an RPA must ensure that all of its components are in working order operation and in accordance with the manufacturer’s user manual.
b) The operator performs a pre-flight inspection to ensure the proper functioning and integrity of the structure, the wings if applicable, the motorization of the RPA, as well as the remote pilot station and the control links (RPS).
c) ANAC may require that an RPA of a certain class and category that has received a type certificate obtain a certificate of airworthiness.
d) It is the responsibility of the RPA operator to ensure that the RPA system is airworthy before to perform an air operation. Airworthiness means that the following conditions are at least gathered:
1) the RPA has been maintained in accordance with the maintenance program and schedule specified by the constructor;
2) the requirements of any airworthiness directive (or equivalent document) published by the manufacturer of the the aircraft, the control station, or any other secondary component have been implemented;
3) compliance with the requirements and with any airworthiness directive published by the Authority and/or the State of design;
5) All RPA system equipment necessary for safe flight is in working order working.
6) all on-board cargo complies with the manufacturer’s limits relating to the maximum mass at takeoff and center of gravity (balance) position of the RPA, and that flight performance is not degraded to the point of affecting their airworthiness. If in doubt about flight performance, the operator systematically stops the operation.
e) It is prohibited to operate a remotely piloted aircraft system if it is not in a condition for safe operation.
This condition must be determined during the pre-flight inspection.
f) The remote pilot must abort the flight when he knows or suspects that continuing the flight would constitute a danger for other aircraft, people or property.
g) The ANAC may carry out inspections and/or request demonstration flights at any time and at place that it will indicate to the operator.
a) The operator of a category C RPA must, every twelve (12) months, submit to the ANAC a declaration indicating that his remotely piloted aircraft is airworthy.
b) The acknowledgment of receipt by the ANAC and the declaration must always be available with the remote pilot during flights.
Before any operation, an RPA that has undergone modifications must provide the ANAC with a certificate of conformity issued by the manufacturer.
a) The remote pilot, operator or owner of a remotely piloted aircraft system must:
1) maintain the remotely piloted aircraft system in conditions permitting safe operation security ;
2) inspect the system of the remotely piloted aircraft before any flight to determine if the system is in working order operate safely;
3) keep an up-to-date record of the checks carried out before each flight operation. These recordings could be consulted as needed by the ANAC. Records should be kept for at least six (6) months for professional or commercial operators.
(b) The remote pilot, operator or owner of a remotely piloted aircraft system shall, upon request, make available to ANAC representatives:
1) the training certificate, certificate or remote pilot license with the associated class of aircraft;
2) the identification certificate for the remotely piloted aircraft system, and;
3) any other document required by ANAC.
3.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
(a) An operator shall use a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) only in accordance with the provisions of the regulations relating to the rules of the air and the operational provisions relating to the services and air navigation procedures in force in Mauritania.
b) An operator shall arrange for:
1) when a situation endangers air traffic during operation, the remote pilot terminates the flight as soon as the conditions allowing the safe stopping of the flight are met;
2) during all phases of the flight, the remote pilot ensures that the RPA maintains a command link and control (C2) continues and, if necessary, implements, without delay, the procedures established in the event of loss of connection;
3) the remote pilot station is, during all phases of the flight, compatible with the RPA to which it is connected;
4) the aircraft performs a flight only if the meteorological conditions along the route are met.
a) Any remotely piloted aircraft operation must be done during official sunrise and sunset hours sun.
b) Night operations are prohibited except with special authorization from the ANAC.
c) ANAC may authorize, under the conditions it determines and in compliance with the characteristics technical and operational aspects of the RPA, night operations, if these are carried out in an area Temporarily Restricted Airspace (TRA) or Temporarily Separated Airspace (TSA). The publication of TRA and TSA spaces in aeronautical information must provide for applicable conditions for such developments and subject to compliance with these conditions.
a) When operating a remotely piloted aircraft, the remote pilot must maintain constant visual contact with the remotely piloted aircraft so that:
1) maintain operational control of the remotely piloted aircraft;
2) knowing the position of the remotely piloted aircraft at all times;
3) determine the behavior, altitude and direction of the remotely piloted aircraft;
4) monitor the airspace for the presence of other aircraft or hazards; and
5) ensure that the remotely piloted aircraft does not constitute a danger to the life or property of others;
(b) During visual flight operations, the horizontal visibility is at least equal to 1.5 times the distance between the RPA and the remote pilot or the RPA observer. Horizontal visibility is the minimum visibility necessary to operations in all directions of the horizontal plane.
c) The use of RPA observers for visual flights is limited to two and the distance between the remote pilot and the RPA cannot, under any circumstances, cause the range of the RPA’s radio link to be exceeded.
The operator of a remotely piloted aircraft must complete a safety study accepted by the ANAC before the start of the any operation out of sight (BVLOS). The safety study contains without limitation, when applicable, the following elements :
1) a description of the security systems;
2) an exhaustive analysis of the potentially dangerous events, their effects as well as the means mitigation of these events;
3) identification of preventive measures to be taken.
a) The remote pilot and/or the RPA observer must remain vigilant in order to detect and avoid any risk of conflict with other aircraft and machines and must give them the right of way so that this does not result in no risk of conflict.
b) The remote pilot must not fly above, below or in front of a craft unless it is established that his remotely piloted aircraft would not compromise the safety of the craft concerned.
(c) No person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft in close proximity to another aircraft so as to create a risk of collision or collision.
a) A remotely piloted aircraft shall not be operated in controlled airspace unless the operator has received clearance from air traffic services.
(b) Any person operating a remotely piloted aircraft shall ensure that air traffic services are notified immediately when the remotely piloted aircraft inadvertently enters airspace control.
b) Operation in controlled airspace may be subject to establishment under the aegis of the ANAC, a memorandum of understanding defining the conditions for the evolution of the aircraft between the ATS services and the operator responsible for the activity. The establishment of a memorandum of understanding is mandatory when the remotely piloted aircraft is flying out of sight (BVLOS).
The remote pilot who must fly in uncontrolled airspace must inform the organization by all means of nearest air traffic control before, during and after each operation.
a) No person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft in a special status airspace published in the AIP of the Mauritania unless that person has obtained authorization from the competent authority in charge of said space.
b) The remotely piloted aircraft must not fly above military installations unless approved by the authorities competent.
a) Unless formally authorized by the Authority, no one may operate an RPA in the vicinity:
2) within a radius of 3 km around the reference point of the aerodrome whose runway is longer than 1200m and less than 2000m;
3) within a radius of 10 km around the reference point of the aerodrome whose runway is longer than 2000 m;
4) take-off and approach paths;
5) aids to navigation;
6) the aerodrome circuit;
7) holding racetracks in the terminal area.
a) The ANAC may, upon approval of operations at an aerodrome:
1) Imposing operational restrictions on authorization in the interest of security;
2) Publish details of the clearance through NOTAM or AIP Supplements;
(3) Revoke or amend the authorization and cause any particulars of the revocation or amendment to be published by via NOTAM or AIP Supplements.
a) These provisions apply to the use of an RPA inside a building or a structure, or even in an underground environment:
1) If the only people present are members of the RPA crew, a PER is not required.
2) If the RPA crew and persons directly involved in the operation of the RPA are present (e.g., actors on a film set) and that no spectator or guest is present, a PER is not required. The RPA operator must ensure that all persons involved in the use of the RPA are informed about possible dangers and risks.
3) If people inside the structure who are not involved in the operation of the RPA (e.g., spectators at a sporting event, participants in a demonstration at a trade fair, etc.) are present, a PER is required.
4) In all the situations described above, the operator of the RPA must obtain the consent of the owner of the building or land before carrying out transactions.
a) Special operations are operations prohibited by these regulations.
b) However, ANAC authorization may be granted under certain conditions.
c) Special operations concern without limitation:
1) Transport of any goods that are dangerous or likely to endanger the RPA or people and goods flown over;
2) Night operations;
3) Banner towing;
4) Dropping objects;
5) Aerobatic flights, formation flights and races;
6) Operations within the perimeter of an aerodrome;
7) Operations in areas of high frequency transmission or interference (e.g. radar sites, lines high voltages, etc.);
8) Any other type of aerial work.
a) The transfer of piloting from one RPS to another has several reasons, in particular to extend the operational range of the RPA or to carry out fine piloting of it in the terminal area or during maintenance. Two transfer scenarios are the most common:
1) Transfer to a neighboring but uncoupled RPS, for resumption of piloting by a second remote pilot or continuation of the flight by the same pilot in the event of an operating incident at the first position;
2) The transfer of piloting to an RPS located elsewhere.
Note 1. — The relief of one remote pilot by another on the same RPS is seen as a relief between pilots at board an aircraft, not as a pilot transfer.
Note 2. — The handing over of commands to the remote pilot installed in the other place of a twin RPS is seen as a relief between pilots on board an aircraft, and not as a pilot transfer.
a) A transfer is prepared and coordinated according to the procedures provided for in the activity manual or particular operations or in the flight manual. The different elements to consider are:
1) The confirmed existence, between the ceding remote pilot and the receiving remote pilot, of a communication link reliable voice allowing them to coordinate. It is preferable that the communication does not go through the RPA.
2) The state in which the taking RPS is (knowing for example if it is ready and available, what is its software configuration and whether it is compatible with the RPA to be controlled);
3) The compatibility of the C2 link (its IP address, its frequency);
4) Coordination between the two remote pilots;
5) Coordination with ATC (have their phone number to call them in an emergency), if necessary.
b) Before proceeding with the transfer, the two remote pilots will hold a briefing clearly setting out the RPA status.
3.13.3 Briefing between remote pilots
a) Unlike manned aircraft, remote pilot service may begin or end while the aircraft is in the air. In such a case, when a remote pilot comes to relieve the other at his RPS or takes remote piloting or RPA, they must hold a briefing together which will take place at appropriate time before the transfer and must include at least the exchange of the following information:
1) Confirmation by the remote pilot taking that he has the RPA within communication range of his RPS;
2) The state of the RPA and the position of the RPA at the moment;
3) weather conditions;
4) The conditions prevailing at the recovery site or on the route taken by the RPA;
5) Reporting of failures or breakdowns in the RPA systems;
7) C2 link configuration;
8) changes or limitations to the originally planned flight or RPA performance.
b) The taking remote pilot must deem this information satisfactory before accepting the task of ensuring the continued flight safety.
4.1 FLIGHT AUTHORIZATION AND RPA OPERATIONS
a) No one may act as remote pilot or observer of more than one RPA at the same time, without having obtained the prior exceptional authorization from the ANAC.
b) No one may operate an RPA in Mauritania unless authorized to do so.
c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (b) of this paragraph, the operations of an RPA will be authorized in accordance with the category of use (private use, leisure, sport or profit).
(d) No person may operate an RPA used for international navigation to or from the Mauritania, unless authorized by ANAC.
a) The operator of a class 3 and category C RPA must obtain a PER issued by the ANAC.
b) The operation of RPA classes/categories 2A, 3A and 3B is not authorized in Mauritania.
c) The operator of an RPA must provide the ANAC with the license or the certificate of theoretical and practical training
monitored by an entity certified and/or recognized by ANAC. Depending on the case and the complexity of the operation,
He must implement a periodic training program to refresh his knowledge and technical and practical skills to meet airworthiness standards for the operation of RPA in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
d) The operator of an RPA is responsible for the safe conduct of its operation. For RPAs of class 3 operated for professional purposes, this requirement includes the development and implementation of a safety management system (SGS).
e) The operator of an RPA must comply with all the requirements set by the ANAC with regard to its operations.
f) The operator must comply with the manufacturer’s airworthiness requirements.
g) The operator must have a fire extinguisher if the batteries used by the RPA are lithium.
h) The operator must keep and make available to the ANAC on inspection and assessment mission of the systems, any RPA document associated with technical specifications, maintenance, identification and to operation.
i) The operator accepts responsibility for the services it subcontracts to service providers (Example: communication service providers), as necessary to carry out its operations.
j) The owner or operator of an RPA is responsible for the operation of his RPA.
k) Operational control is the responsibility of the owner or operator of the RPA registered with the register.
l) Before any use, the owner or operator of an RPA must ensure that it is entered in the register identification in accordance with the provisions of these regulations.
n) The operator or owner of the RPA must be informed of the latest regulatory updates concerning the operation of drones on the ANAC website (www.anac@.mr).
a) An RPA cannot be used:
1) in a negligent manner likely to endanger other aircraft, persons and property of others;
2) aircraft towing;
3) If the lithium batteries have any structural damage, release a any smell or reach the charge/discharge limit number recommended by the manufacturer;
4) after using any other psychoactive substance;
5) in a manner that violates or exposes the private property or homes of individuals;
7) for the purpose of transporting dangerous materials or materials of dubious origin;
8) in the vicinity of aerodromes;
9) in the vicinity of places affected by disasters or accidents so as not to disturb the action of relief;
10) beyond 120 meters above the ground, except permission of the authority concerned with the agreement of the
air navigation services;
11) at more than 81 knots (150 km/h) in level flight, except RPA operated for model aircraft purposes;
12) in prohibited areas;
13) above the high seas without prior coordination with air navigation services;
14) less than 50 meters above a public unless authorized by ANAC upon admissible request;
15) 500 ft (150m) below cloud and/or 600 m horizontally from cloud;
16) less than 1 km of visibility (in bad weather) as observed from the ground station;
17) in restricted, dangerous areas or any area notified by the Authority unless permitted by the latter and in compliance with any conditions imposed by it.
18) above or within any congested area of a city, town or locality except special authorization from the Authority.
b) The use of a camera and any image or data recorder outside the visible spectrum (thermograph, infrared, etc.) is prohibited on category A and B (sports and leisure) RPAs.
c) Lithium batteries should be handled with care due to their propensity to heat up or even catch fire if damaged. They fall into the category of dangerous goods” subject to restrictions for their external transport.
a) Category A and B RPAs should not be used above 394 feet (120 m) above the ground.
b) The exploitation of the RPA intended for sports is carried out within the associations of aeromodelling in a place known and accepted by the Authority.
c) The operation of RPA intended for sports whose mass is between 5kg and 25kg is carried out at within model aircraft associations.
d) Flights of a category B RPA at the level of model aircraft associations must only be carried out at a height exceeding that specified to them by the Authority.
e) The flights of an RPA in the category flight for profit or professional use cannot be carried out a height exceeding that specified by the Authority.
f) Unless authorized by the Authority, an RPA must not be used:
1) at night (from 15 minutes after sunset until 15 minutes before sunrise);
2) and in conditions other than daytime VMC flight.
g) The remote pilot of an aircraft operating in sight is responsible for avoiding other aircraft:
1) it must visually and audibly detect any approaching aircraft;
2) he must give way to any manned aircraft and must apply to other unmanned aircraft the same provisions for the prevention of collisions provided for by the rules of the air.
h) Priority to manned aircraft: A flight must not be undertaken or a flight in progress must be interrupted if a manned aircraft is nearby. The remote pilot of an RPA systematically initiates the procedure landing in sight of any aircraft in flight, anywhere in Mauritanian territory.
i) Prevention of collisions between remotely piloted aircraft: The rules of the air define rules of priority between aircraft (by simplifying: priority to the right, priority to the lowest aircraft, priority to the aircraft less maneuverable). These rules are part of the program of certificates of theoretical aptitude required for remote pilots.
a) The owner or operator of an RPA must ensure that he keeps the controls and RPA controls, during the flight.
b) From January 2022, any operator of an RPA for commercial and/or professional purposes must be equipped with a tracker accepted by the ANAC to ensure continuous monitoring and better observation of the remotely piloted aircraft operating in an airspace with other aircraft.
(a) Operators of Category A or Category B RPAs are prohibited from engaging in the control of a RPA from another aircraft or moving ground vehicle.
b) Category C operators wishing to carry out such operations must provide the ANAC with a safety study which shows that the risks of these operations can be reduced to an acceptable level.
a) In order to establish procedures for the safe use of the aircraft, applicants for the PER or category C must complete the security risk assessment form.
b) Loss of Link – General
1) There are many acceptable ways to meet link loss requirements. The procedures related to the loss of links must ensure that the flight path of the aircraft remains predictable and does not pose a risk to other airspace users.
2) Procedures related to the loss of link in the request for the PER must include, if applicable, the flight path and circuit points in case of link loss, transponder usage, communication procedures (with whom and when) and planned flight abort points or any other contingency planning measure in case RPA recovery is not feasible.
3) The remote pilot must be able to assess the risks associated with the particular circumstances of the loss of liaison and establish when automated recovery or abort maneuvers will begin.
4) If a loss of link could result in a situation where the aircraft enters controlled airspace or an area with reporting requirements (i.e. restricted airspace), the operator must provide loss of link plan to ATS unit or relevant air traffic control provider before to perform the proposed operation.
c) Loss of link during a cleared IFR operation
(1) Unless otherwise cleared, if an aircraft is operated under an IFR clearance, the procedure loss of link must comply with the last ATC clearance for a sufficiently long period so that the ATS unit is informed of the loss of link situation and can ensure the resolution of Conflicts.
2) Loss of link procedures that deviate from standard loss of communication procedures under IFR must be coordinated in advance with the relevant ATS unit(s) and included in the request of the PER as well as in the operating manual of the RPA operator.
3) Unless otherwise authorized, lost link procedures shall:
i) limit the flight of the RPA to areas over water or sparsely populated to reach a point predetermined loss of link in VLOS in order to re-establish the link;
ii) avoid long and awkward trajectories and/or unpredictable altitude changes.
iii) avoid locating holding points in the event of loss of connection in a published holding area, lane air or air route.
4) If the link is not restored within a predetermined period indicated in the request of the PER, the RPA can:
i) perform an automatic landing;
ii) travel to another lost link point to re-establish link C2;
(iii) proceed to a flight termination point.
Conflict elimination plan may include different elevations and horizontal spacing ensured using independent link loss points.
d) Interruption of the flight
1) All RPA systems must have adequate system redundancies and a independent operation to ensure their overall safety and predictability.
2) In order to avoid a situation where the remotely piloted aircraft is adrift and to protect other users from airspace, RPA systems without redundancies may require a system independent flight abort that can be activated by the RPA remote pilot.
e) Emergency equipment requirements
1) The relevant crew member(s) must have access to emergency equipment including a portable fire extinguisher of a type capable of putting out fires that are likely to occur.
a) Any RPA to be operated beyond line-of-sight flight must be equipped with a detection system and avoidance.
b) Faced with an imminent danger in flight, the remote pilot maneuvers by giving priority to operational safety first of all.
c) He must, however, send a report of the incident/accident to the ANAC within 72 hours.
a) Prior to using an RPA, the operator should assess each site to determine if it is suitable for ensure that operations can be carried out safely. The assessment consists of a site visit, use of aeronautical charts and other sources of information, images digital (satellite image or 3D image etc.).
a) Any operator of an RPA must notify all accidents and incidents involving his RPA to the ANAC within 72 hours in accordance with the regulations in force.
b) Any person having knowledge of an accident or incident involving an RPA must inform the nearest administrative authority.
c) The notification of accidents and incidents is a civic act allowing experience feedback and better apprehension for the safety of civil aviation. His approach is not punitive but educational and preventive.
c) No administrative, disciplinary or professional sanction may be imposed on the person who reported an event, whether or not they were involved in that event, unless she has herself been guilty of a deliberate or repeated breach of safety rules.
a) The operator of an RPA that does not have a detect and avoid system must take all provision that he deems necessary, by means of ground facilities and/or the help of personnel, to keep third parties away from the area of operation in order to limit the risks in the event of a crash or landing emergency.
b) To do this, he must establish a so-called “third party exclusion” zone. The third party exclusion zone is a space circular centered on the projection on the ground of the position of the RPA and/or emergency landing zone planned. Only persons directly related to the operation and/or operation are admitted to the third-party exclusion zone.
Note: The third party exclusion zone can also be a square space made of slabs and surrounded by cones or
fence according to the area of operation.
1) In built-up areas:
i) A radius of 30 m for rotary wing RPA;
ii) A radius of 40 m for fixed-wing RPA;
iii) The minimum overflight height in built-up areas is 50 m.
2) Outside urban areas:
i) The radius is calculated by the simplified formula: for rotary wing RPA;
ii) The radius is calculated by the simplified formula: for fixed-wing RPA;
With g=9.8 m.s-2 where H is the height (in m) and V the planned horizontal cruising speed for the operation
(in m/s);
iii) The minimum radius of the exclusion zone outside built-up areas is 10 m;
iv) The minimum height is free.
d) All RPAs with fail-safe type emergency systems must maintain the return zone
“Home” in the third-party exclusion zone throughout the operation.
5.1 LICENSES AND SKILLS
a) There is only one RPA pilot license category. The categories of private pilot licenses, pilot professional, multi-crew pilot and airline transport pilot license are not applicable to pilots of RPA.
b) From January 2022, any remote pilot called upon to operate an RPA from a cockpit at (RPS) installed on the territory of Mauritania must hold a remote pilot license issued or validated by ANAC.
(c) Persons engaged in recreational activities with small model aircraft are not required (less than 150 g) to hold an RPA license. These people receive theoretical training and practice approved by the ANAC in the clubs to which they belong or in a training center approved in accordance with the regulatory provisions.
d) No student remote pilot may perform solo flights, except under the supervision or with the authorization of an authorized instructor and if he holds a class 3 medical aptitude certificate in a state of validity.
e) Licenses, authorizations and certificates relating to the operation of RPAs are neither transferable nor transferable.
transferable or transmissible.
Note: See RTA 01 on Personnel Licensing for further information.
a) Any operator or person intending to conduct operations with an RPA should request authorization from ANAC and be authorized to do so before the start of any operation.
b) The operations of an RPA for the purposes of recreation and sport must be carried out within clubs duly registered and recognized by ANAC in accordance with the regulations in force.
c) Clubs referred to in paragraph (b) above must submit to the ANAC for approval the information on the areas of operations as well as the schedules of these operations.
d) The ANAC notifies by NOTAM or any other means the portions of the airspace reserved for operations RPA including, restrictions that may apply.
e) RPAs must meet the requirements for the specific airspace in which they operate called to operate.
e) Unless otherwise specified by ANAC, the request for authorization required in this paragraph includes in particular at least:
1) the name and contacts (telephone, email, etc.) of the applicant;
2) a certified true copy of the applicant’s identification document. If the applicant is a minor, a copy of his identification document and that of the legal guardian.
3) the criminal record of less than three (03) months (or the criminal record of the legal guardian if the applicant is minor);
4) for a foreign applicant, justification of the use of an RPA on Mauritanian territory;
security of duly informed remotely piloted aircraft;
6) description of the proposed project or operation (including the type or reason for the operation, areas and boundaries), flight rule, line-of-sight flight operation if applicable, date of intended flight, point of departure, destination, cruising speed, cruising levels, route to follow, duration/frequency of flights;
7) communication, navigation and surveillance capabilities;
8) the call sign to be used in radiotelephone communications, if required by the ANAC;
9) Number and location of remote cockpits as well as transfer procedures between remote cockpits, if applicable;
10) a recent passport photo of the applicant (less than 3 months);
11) a copy of the remote pilot’s license or training certificate;
12) the RPA operations manual and maintenance or user manual;
13) a copy of the insurance contract covering civil liability;
14) the authorization of the supervisory Ministry, if the drone is equipped with a camera;
15) Payment of the fee relating to this authorization.
(f) Where certain documents required under this paragraph are issued in a language other than French and English, the AMF may request a French translation.
Note: Guide G-D-DSV-004-21 provides detailed guidance on obtaining authorization operation of an RPA for the purposes of recreation and sport.
5.3.1 Requirements for using an RPA for model aircraft
a) Aeromodelling associations are non-profit groups operating in the field of development and operation of RPA for sports and leisure purposes.
(b) any operator or person who intends to conduct operations with an RPA for the purposes of aeromodelling, must obtain prior authorization from the ANAC.
c) RPAs must meet the requirements for the specific airspace in which they operate called to operate.
d) RPA less than 5 kg intended for recreation are also eligible for the model aircraft category.
e) The ANAC informs the aeromodellers of the procedure to follow according to the association in which they intend to operate.
(f) When certain documents required under this chapter are issued in a language other than the French the Authority must request a translation into French.
a) Model aircraft grounds allocated to model aircraft clubs or associations may not be used only if these lands have been previously authorized by the competent authorities.
b) A request for authorization is submitted by the club or the association of model aircraft pilots with the ANAC and must include:
1) an authorization from the operator or owner of the land, or from the competent administrative authority;
2) authorization from the Ministry of the Interior;
3) field mapping;
4) a copy of the statutes and rules of procedure of the model aircraft club or association;
5) a written and signed commitment from the president of the club or association to respect the provisions of the this regulation.
c) The authorization is issued if the land meets the following cumulative conditions:
1) the land is located outside civil and military airfields, prohibited (P), dangerous (D) areas or restricted (R) mentioned in the A.I.P (Aeronautical Information Publication), unless authorized in advance and in writing from the competent authorities for these areas;
2) the terrain is located at least 3 NM from an aerodrome reference point (ARP), except prior written authorization from the Authority;
3) the flight area consists of a cylinder whose base is the ground, the maximum height is 10 m and the maximum radius is 500 m from the terrain reference point, unless otherwise defined in permission for the land.
d) The opening hours of model aircraft grounds are authorized by the Authority in coordination with air traffic services.
e) To cover leisure and sports activities on its model aircraft field, any club or association must take out civil liability insurance covering possible bodily injury and materials to third parties.
a) No one may operate an association or model aircraft club of RPA without the authorization of the organization by the Ministry of the Interior and certification by the ANAC.
b) Any model aircraft association has the following main missions:
1) supervising the activity around RPA;
2) training, information and accountability around the operation of RPA intended for sports and Leisure ;
3) the integration of young people and the development of techniques for the construction and maintenance of RPAs intended for sports and leisure.
c) Model aircraft associations are non-profit organizations.
d) Unless otherwise specified by the ANAC, the model aircraft association certification application file includes at least the following elements:
1) a letter of request from the applicant describing his intentions and addressed to ANAC;
2) the structure and organization chart of the organization;
4) a description of the means and equipment intended for training and informing operators,
5) a description of the different skills available within the organization;
6) a specific operations manual, a maintenance manual and an RPA user manual;
7) a copy of the insurance contract covering civil liability;
8) payment of certification fees;
9) any other document requested by ANAC as part of the evaluation of the file.
e) The authorization to operate RPAs from model aircraft associations is valid for a maximum period two (02) years, renewable.
f) The ANAC reserves the right to withdraw the authorization to operate the RPA from the model aircraft association if it deems manifest the inability of the said association to carry out the missions stipulated in this regulations, or for any other failure relating to the security or the sincerity of the application file.
g) Only use in an associative and recreational context can fall under the model aircraft regime.
This can include shooting, as long as there is no lens:
1) to derive financial benefit from it, or
2) to use the shots in a professional or utilitarian context (even if no remuneration is not perceived).
Note: Guide G-D-DSV-004-21 provides detailed indications relating to the certification of a aeromodelling association.
(a) Any operator or person who intends to conduct operations with an RPA for the purposes professional or commercial must request authorization from the AMF before the start of any operation.
b) RPAs must meet the requirements for the specific airspace in which they operate called to operate.
c) Unless otherwise specified by ANAC, the request for authorization required in this chapter includes especially :
1) A certified copy of the applicant’s identification document;
2) A recent passport photo of the applicant less than three (03) months old;
3) For foreigners, provide a mandate or a legal contract for the provision of services with a company registered in the Mauritanian commercial register or a mission order issued by an entity of the state;
4) a detailed explanation of the project (topography, mapping, spraying, agricultural activity, photogrammetry, power line monitoring, etc.);
5) the name and contacts (email, telephone) of the focal point;
6) the duly completed authorization request form;
7) the articles of association and registration references of the company;
8) completed Safety Impact Assessment form;
9) the call sign to be used in radiotelephone communications;
10) copy of the license or certificate(s) of the remote pilot(s);
11) the specific operations manual, the maintenance manual and the user manual of an RPA;
12) a detailed description of the areas of operations (types of operations, maps, coordinates geographical, etc.) and before each intervention or activity on site a detailed description of the area must be sent to the Authority;
13) a NOTAM request sent to the ANAC before the start of any activity;
14) a description and information on the payload, if applicable;
15) authorization from the Ministry of the Interior, if the drone is equipped with a camera;
17) payment of the fee relating to this authorization.
(d) When certain documents required under this paragraph are issued in a language other than French and English, the AMF must request a French translation.
Note: Guide G-D-DSV-004-21 provides detailed guidance on obtaining authorization operating RPAs for business or commercial use.
5.5.1 Scope
a) This chapter applies only to RPA over 25 kg and operated by organizations public or private for professional or commercial purposes (exploitation category 3C).
a) No operator shall engage in the operation of an RPA weighing more than 25 kg unless he has a valid RPA operating permit (PER) issued by ANAC.
b) The RPA operating license allows the operator to carry out permanent operations in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in the operations specifications associated with the PER.
c) The issuance of a PER by the ANAC depends on the RPA operator having demonstrated that it has a adequate organization, a method of controlling and monitoring its operation, a program of training as well as ground handling and maintenance arrangements of remotely piloted aircraft compatible with the nature and extent of the specified operations and in proportion to the size, structure and organizational complexity.
a) An operator applying for an RPA operating permit (PER) must submit an application in the form and manner prescribed by ANAC and containing all required information.
b) Any applicant for a PER must submit his request for a first issue at least three (3) months before the start date of the planned operations.
c) Unless otherwise specified by ANAC, the application for an RPA operating permit must include at least all documents listed in § 5.4 (c) and the following:
1) An application for an RPA operating permit (PER) signed by the applicant;
2) documentation of each remotely piloted aircraft including a maintenance manual and a manual user manual, flight manual or equivalent document;
3) an SMS system and a safety program if the size of its activity requires it.
4) emergency procedures including failure of:
i) two-way communications with ATC;
ii) command and control link; and
iii) communications between the remote pilot and the RPA observer, if applicable;
6) documentation of each remote pilot;
7) A copy of the applicant’s signed commitment to respect the rules established in this area, in particular the provisions of this appendix;
8) The applicant must have adequate management personnel and must be equipped to drive safely secure the commercial exploitation of RPA operations;
9) the criminal record of less than three (03) months of the applicant and the remote pilots.
a) No one may claim a PER without being duly certified by the Authority in accordance with this settlement.
b) The applicant for a PER must allow the ANAC certification team to carry out the certification process certification in accordance with the following five (05) phases:
1) Phase 1: preliminary request
2) Phase 2: formal request
3) Phase 3: document evaluation
4) Phase 4: inspection and demonstration
5) Phase 5: delivery of the PER
Note: The five (05) certification phases are described in the guide G-D-DSV-004-21 application authorization to operate an RPA.
a) ANAC may issue an RPA operating permit (PER) to an applicant if the latter:
1) At its main operating base in Mauritania, and is registered in the commercial register of Mauritania or registered with a competent structure;
2) meets the regulations and standards applicable to the PER holder;
3) is at least 18 years old;
4) has qualified and adequate personnel to safely conduct the commercial operation of the RPA operations;
5) holds an authorization from the Minister of the Interior in the event of the use of a camera; and
6) has a security program approved by the ANAC, if the size of its activity requires it.
b) A specimen of the PER appears in appendix 6 to this RTA-RPA.
c) The PER issued by ANAC includes at least the following information:
1) the PER number and its expiry date;
3) date of issue;
4) the address of the operations management and contact details;
5) operating specifications with:
i) description of the types of activities permitted;
(ii) the type(s) or model(s) of RPA authorized to operate;
(iii) the authorized RPS models and the locations where they are located;
(iv) the areas or routes for which the exploitation is authorized.
a) The RPA operating license shall be valid for twelve (12) months from the date of issue or renewal unless:
1) the Authority does not specify a shorter period;
2) the Authority does not amend, suspend, revoke or otherwise invalidate the PER;
3) the PER holder renounces his PER and returns it to the Authority;
4) the PER holder notifies the Authority of the suspension of its operation.
b) The operator must submit an application for renewal of the PER to the Authority at least one (1) month before the expiry of the PER.
c) Each applicant must attach to the PER renewal application, the application form to add new acquired RPAs or remove RPAs that are no longer operational.
d) A PER is only renewed after a satisfactory inspection by the Authority of the organization, premises and applicant’s activity.
e) A suspended or revoked PER must be returned to the Authority.
f) An operator whose PER has expired for more than six (06) months must make an initial PER request.
g) The PER renewal applicant must provide the AMF with any other document required for the renewal.
a) ANAC may amend an RPA operating permit (PER) if:
1) the operational security of the RPA requires it;
2) the PER holder requests it.
b) In the event of changes to the information provided in the PER application and having an influence on the scope of the PER or on previously approved farms,
c) If the proposed modification is not provided for in the initial risk assessment, a risk assessment adapted to the modification must be made by the operator and submitted to the ANAC for acceptance.
d) The introduction of new RPAs not listed in the PER must be subject to an application for approval introduce a new RPA into the existing fleet. The ANAC can then decide whether inspections and/or demonstration flights are necessary.
e) Any addition of RPA, amendment or modification of the license to operate an RPA must be approved by the ANAC before its implementation, under penalty of suspension or revocation of the PER.
a) The ANAC monitors the operation to ensure the continuity of the eligibility of the holder of the PER.
b) ANAC may at any time carry out audits or inspections, whether unannounced or not, to control the compliance with these regulations and, where applicable, the instructions in the operating manual or manual particular activities.
c) If breaches of the provisions of these regulations are noted, ANAC informs the holder. of authorization. The latter is then required to take the necessary corrective measures in accordance with the conditions set by the Authority.
d) Personnel responsible for operation and maintenance or training shall be available during monitoring activities.
6.1 COMMUNICATION WITH THE REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT
a) The operator ensures that:
1) The command and control link is operational throughout the duration of the flight;
2) The emergency procedure provides how to act in the event of loss of the data link;
3) If applicable, the data link used for the payload can never jeopardize the good operation of the command and control link;
4) Radio communication with the RPA is used in accordance with the requirements for aeronautical communications in force;
5) Radio communication with the RPA is operational throughout the duration of the flight;
6) The radio communication between the remote pilot and the RPA observer is operational throughout the duration theft;
7) If the frequencies used experience interference or cuts in an area, the operation must be immediately stopped and the RPA must return to the take-off point without delay.
a) RPA remote pilots must ensure that air traffic services are informed of the any operation that takes place in areas likely to affect controlled air traffic of aircraft with pilot on board.
b) If required, remote pilots must establish and maintain radio communication listening with the ATS unit relevant, depending on the airspace in which the aircraft is operated and the flight rules used.
c) The operator of a remotely piloted aircraft must have a means of communication between the crew of the remotely piloted aircraft and the ATS unit (e.g., a cell phone with two numbers different telephone operators known only to the relevant ATS unit and the Authority).
d) Communication devices must be tested with the relevant ATS unit prior to carrying out operations.
e) RPA crews must follow the instructions of the ATS unit.
f) Only RPA crew members authorized by the Authority may communicate with the ATS unit.
(g) For the operation of a remotely piloted aircraft, a separate person responsible for communications is necessary unless it can be demonstrated how the risks associated with the pilot performs piloting and communication tasks may otherwise be mitigated.
a) Any person required to assist the remote pilot in providing the sense and avoid function must be able to communicate immediately and at all times with him.
b) If the remote pilot is in communication with the ATS unit, it is recommended that all other members crew members monitor the ATS unit frequency to enhance their situational awareness and navigation.
a) Before any operation, regardless of the area of operation, operators of remotely piloted aircraft must submit a NOTAM request addressed to the Authority for acceptance and coordinate with the services of the air traffic.
b) Operators of remotely piloted aircraft should contact ATS well in advance any proposed operation to effect the coordination of airspace requirements.
c) The NOTAM request must contain the following information:
1) the scheduled date, time (night operation prohibited) and duration of the operation;
2) the type of remotely piloted aircraft, including its equipment capabilities and physical characteristics;
3) limitations related to weather conditions;
4) a cartography of the area with the vertical and horizontal limits of the area of operation (with the geographic coordinates);
5) the road or route used;
6) proximity of the area of operation to approaches, departures and airfield circuits;
7) the means used to provide two-way communications;
8) emergency contact information for the operator of the remotely piloted aircraft, or
9) any other document or information required by the Authority.
d) The operator holding an authorization must ensure coordination with the ATS unit throughout exploitation.
e) In order to ensure the safety of other airspace users, the operator of remotely piloted aircraft must communicate immediately with the ATS services in the event of a drift of a remotely piloted aircraft and inform them of the situation.
7.1 OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERATOR
a) The operator must:
1) always be in possession of the authorization or the PER at the place of operation;
2) guarantee the security of the operations it carries out;
3) carry out maintenance operations in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and, where applicable, the instructions contained in the specific operations manual and in the maintenance manual;
4) ensure that each flight performed is covered by an adequate insurance policy;
5) process personal data in accordance with applicable law;
6) provide the necessary information and documents upon simple request by the Authority;
7) submit to the supervision of the Authority and provide all the information to allow this surveillance ;
8) ensure that before the start of each flight, the risks likely to compromise safety aerial or safety of people and property on the ground have been properly assessed and managed;
9) ensure that the exploitations are carried out in accordance with the specifications linked to the authorization or the PER issued by the Authority.
a) Replacements and rest periods of remote pilots must be carried out in accordance with the provisions contained in the operations or special activities manual.
b) the remote pilot must ensure the flight in satisfactory safety conditions.
c) The remote pilot is responsible for the use and safety of the RPA during flight time.
d) The remote pilot:
1) is, at all times, able to monitor the function and status of the RPA;
2) is still able to maintain control of the RPA;
3) ensure, on the basis of the most recent meteorological forecasts, that the conditions minimum weather conditions are forecast for the duration of the flight;
4) ensure that for each flight, the weight and balance limitations are respected;
5) ensure that the RPA is in good repair before each flight;
6) ensure that the necessary clearances for a safe flight are available before a flight does not begin;
7) take into account, when using an RPA, other ground activities, topography, obstacles, possible atmospheric effects on radio communications, possible interference on the frequency used;
8) ensure that each flight is noted in the RPA journey log and in his flight log;
(e) The remote pilot shall ensure that the RPA is operated in accordance with the RPA flight manual or a document equivalent, to the operations or special activities manual, to the checklists and, where applicable, to its certificate of conformity.
f) The remote pilot prepares the intended flight before the flight is initiated.
h) The remote pilot ensures that the take-off zone and the landing zone:
1) present sufficient safety conditions;
2) are well sized;
3) have the necessary equipment;
4) are free from obstacles;
5) present adequate surface conditions for the type of operations envisaged, the size and the performance of the RPA, taking into account external conditions.
i) The remote pilot takes into account the requirements mentioned in the flight manual of the RPA concerned or any equivalent document.
(ii) When exercising the privileges of his certificate or license, the remote pilot is in possession of the relevant documents justifying its activity (licenses, etc.).
a) The remote pilot can be supported by crew members often assigned to duties essential to the use of RPA:
1) a payload operator;
2) a visual observer;
3) a launch and recovery systems operator;
4) a mission planner.
(b) Crew members involved in the use of an RPAS system must, during flight, obey the remote pilot instructions.
a) The RPA operator must appoint a Responsible Manager acceptable to ANAC, with the powers to ensure that all the necessary resources are available to support the operations listed on the specifications of the PER.
b) The Accountable Manager must have qualified and competent staff, in sufficient number to carry out the planned tasks and the activities to be carried out in accordance with the applicable requirements.
c) An operator of an RPA shall develop and implement an initial training program and a recurrent training program to ensure the maintenance of the skills of its personnel.
d) The remote pilot of an RPA system is responsible for the operation and safety of the aircraft during flight.
As with manned aircraft, the remote pilot may not be the person who manipulates the controls and may from time to time supervise another remote pilot. The remote pilot can be supported by other members crew who have been assigned to duties essential to the use of the RPA (e.g., operators of payload, visual observers, launch and recovery system operators, and
mission planners). Crew members involved in the use of an RPA system must, during the flight, obey the instructions of the remote pilot.
a) An RPA operator may only use a visual observer if they are able to demonstrate that the risks generated are assessed and that mitigation procedures have been put in place and mastered.
b) No one shall exercise the functions of an RPA observer if he does not hold a document issued by the operator RPA or by a training center attesting to its competence to carry out the functions of an RPA observer in VLOS flight.
c) A visual observer is a trained crew member assigned to perform duties related to collision avoidance, for example constantly monitoring the RPA and the airspace both around the vehicle and sufficiently beyond it (looking for other aircraft, clouds, obstacles and relief). In the case of VLOS operations, one or more visual observers will be required to unless it can be demonstrated that the risks can be mitigated in some other way.
d) To perform these tasks to prevent the aircraft from creating a collision hazard, the visual observer must be able to determine:
1) the relative altitude of the aircraft;
2) flight path; and
3) proximity to all other aerial activities and hazards such as terrain, weather conditions weather and obstacles.
e) A visual observer should only perform observation duties for one RPA at a time.
f) Visual observers must always be in communication with the RPA remote pilot and be in able to quickly provide it with information to avoid other aircraft if there is a possibility of conflict.
g) The following minimum requirements apply to visual observers:
1) Class 3 physical and mental fitness;
2) A working knowledge of the following:
i) visual scanning techniques;
ii) communication requirements between crew members;
iii) dangerous in-flight weather conditions;
iv) the measures to be taken in the event of risk of collision;
(v) the vertical and horizontal boundaries of the operation;
vi) the class of airspace in which they intend to operate the aircraft, including limitations vertical and horizontal lines of airspace and the determination of adjacent classes of airspace;
vii) the priority rules indicated in the PER;
viii) the limitations of the RPA system.
h) The use of visual observers in moving ground vehicles or in a flying aircraft is not approved as a method to expand the operating area/scope of an RPA system
a) The operator of an RPA must have in his team a person authorized for the maintenance of the system RPA, if the maintenance is not subcontracted to a specialized entity.
b) An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license is not required for the use of small RPA in VLOS. The maintenance of an RPA, including the airworthiness of the device, is the responsibility of the operator of the RPA.
c) With regard to the maintenance of all other RPAs (different from the small RPAs used in VLOS), additional knowledge, skills and competencies are required and assessed on a case-by-case basis.
a) A payload operator must undergo training enabling him to fully understand the RPA payloads.
b) If a remote pilot has a dual role (e.g. if the RPA remote pilot is also the load operator useful), the applicant for the certificate must deal with the risks inherent in the fact that the same person has two functions.
(c) Payload operator duties must not affect the handling of the aircraft or on the workload of the RPA remote pilot.
d) The Payload Operator must have knowledge and skills in handling payloads. dangerous goods when these are part of their area of operation.
Launch and recovery systems support personnel and dispatchers/planners mission shall be trained and deemed competent to perform the tasks assigned to them by the operator of the RPA.
7.4.5.1 Remote Pilot Commander (RPIC) Functions
a) It is the responsibility of each RPIC to ensure the conduct and safety of the RPA and RPS at the during the portion of the flight entrusted to him by the RPA operator. If a transfer of command is planned during the flight, it is carried out according to the procedures established by the RPA operator and accepted by ANAC. These procedures should include keeping a record of how time and between which remote pilots the transfer of command took place.
b) The RPIC is responsible for terminating the flight, if such a decision must be made.
c) The RPIC should be instructed by the RPA operator to ensure that the transfer of piloting from an RPS to a another is carried out according to the procedures provided for in the specific operations manual or the flight manual, depending on the case.
During the period they are on duty, members of the remote pilot team must remain at their RPS to ensure the safe operation of the RPA, except when the performance of functions in related to the functioning of the system or physiological needs require them to be absent. When piloting is provided by a single remote pilot, there should be a second to relieve him when, for a reason, he must be absent from the RPS.
a) Operators of RPAs for professional or commercial purposes must develop and submit a specific activities manual in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the ANAC. A map model is described in Guide G-D-DSV-06-21.
b) Depending on the complexity of operating the RPA, the types of manuals and their content may vary. The types of documents that RPA operators may need to maintain include the MAP, the maintenance manual, the RPA flight manual (for each type of RPA used), the lists of aircraft checks, etc.
c) Operators of RPAs for professional or commercial purposes must develop and submit a SGS manual relevant to their operation.
d) The RPA operator must provide checklists and placards that allow the pilot to use the RPA in accordance with its flight manual, user manual or equivalent document.
a) RPA operators must maintain up-to-date records of their flight operations.
b) RPA operators must maintain documents and records relating to their activities during the specified times.
c) RPA operators keep incident or event reports for one (1) year endangering security and must be reported or recorded.
a) Any operator who operates an RPA for professional and/or commercial activities subscribes to a insurance policy in accordance with applicable insurance requirements.
b) Any operator or remote pilot of an RPA who operates exclusively for activities not commercial, takes out civil liability insurance to cover bodily injury and materials caused to third parties.
c) The operator must keep available at its operating base or at any other place specified by the Authority, an authentic copy of the civil liability insurance certificate.
a) The operator holding an annual private, leisure, sport, professional or commercial sends the report of its activities for the previous year to the ANAC no later than thirty (30) calendar days before the expiry date of the authorization.
b) The annual report covers in particular:
1) the number of hours flown by each RPA;
2) the problems encountered (incidents, accidents, etc.) during the previous year, and the measures taken to remedy.
c) The annual report must be attached to the authorization or permit renewal application file operation of the RPA.
Note: Elements constituting the annual activity report can be found in Appendix 6.
a) Any person who has knowledge of the violation of any of the provisions of this regulation must inform the Authority.
b) The Authority determines the nature and type of further investigation to be conducted or any prosecution to be initiated.
a) ANAC may cease or prohibit operations at any time if it finds that:
1) farms do not meet the required conditions;
2) farms deliberately or unintentionally fail to comply with the provisions of this Regulation
3) the operations jeopardize aviation safety and security or the safety of persons and ground assets;
4) operations are carried out when the operator has not implemented, within the time allowed, the corrective measures it has proposed and/or corrective measures at the request of the Authority.
b) The operating authorization may be suspended, withdrawn or limited by ANAC:
1) in the event of violation of the conditions of the air regulations in force, the authorization or the PER issued by ANAC;
2) if the operator does not implement, within the time allowed, the corrective measures it has proposed and/or corrective measures upon request of ANAC;
3) in the event of a threat to aviation safety and security or the safety of persons or goods on the ground.
Any breach of the provisions of these rules exposes you to administrative and pecuniary in addition to the criminal proceedings that may result.
8.1 APPROVAL OF RPAs
a) Any RPA or any component of the RPA marketed in Mauritania must be approved by the ANAC.
b) Any RPA or component of RPA manufactured and approved by a third State and used in Mauritania may be accepted by ANAC.
c) Unless otherwise specified by ANAC, the “RPA approval” application file includes the following elements:
1) The registration references of the company with the State (Name, NINEA, contact, address)
2) The manufacturer’s documents relating to:
i) the dimensions of the RPA;
ii) flight, take-off and landing performance;
iii) RPA range and transmission frequencies;
iv) on camera, if on board;
v) payload.
3) The RPA user or remote pilot manual;
4) The RPA maintenance manual;
5) Payment of probate fees;
6) Any other document required by ANAC.
d) If the RPA complies with the manufacturer’s document and does not represent a danger to the aviation safety, the ANAC issues an “RPA certification certificate” valid for a period depending on the type and/or model of the RPA.
e) Any modification or improvement of an approved RPA type and/or model must be approved/accepted by ANAC or authorized entity prior to use.
f) Any approval may be suspended, revoked or withdrawn if the safety requirements are not met more respected.
g) The approval concerns a type of the RPA. It is not assignable, transferable and non-transferable.
9.1 SECURITY
a) No one may operate an RPA for professional purposes inside Mauritania unless they have developed an ANAC-approved operator security program.
b) The operator’s security program must specify the measures to be taken, the procedures to be followed and the practices to be observed by the operator to protect the remote pilot and the installations from acts of intervention illicit.
This program includes at least:
1) the objectives of the program and the responsibility for ensuring its implementation;
2) the organization chart of the operator’s security function, including tasks and responsibilities;
3) the operator must appoint a Security Manager in charge of civil aviation security.
c) An operator of an RPA shall maintain security measures including the identification, resolution of Suspicious activities that may pose a threat to civil aviation:
1) at a remote cockpit;
2) to an RPA;
3) at any installation under the control of the RPA operator.
d) The specific security measures referred to in paragraph (c) above include:
1) that the premises used for the preparation, storage and parking of RPA including the ground station of RPA are protected at all times from unauthorized access;
2) the protection of critical information, technology and communication systems used in course of operations against interference which could compromise the safety of civil aviation;
3) protection of flight documents;
4) that operators requesting to operate with a camera be required to include in the request the camera specifications;
5) security inspection and search compartments both inside and outside are indicated RPA;
6) that the people involved in RPA operations are adequately trained and subject to recurrent knowledge checks and selection procedures.
9.2.1 Remote Pilot or Owner Background Check
a) Any applicant for a remote pilot license or an RPA operating permit (PER) must bring the evidence of his criminal record.
b) Can claim the issuance of PER by ANAC, only natural or legal persons whose good character has been certified by the competent authorities.
c) When the remote pilot and/or the holder of the RPA operating permit constitutes a danger to safety and civil aviation security, the ANAC suspends, revokes or withdraws, as the case may be, the remote pilot’s license or the RPA operating license issued.
a) The holder of an RPA operating permit issued in accordance with this Regulation must:
1) ensure that RPAs that are not in use are stored securely to prevent them from being are not used to commit an act of unlawful interference or any unauthorized use;
2) Ensure that the remotely piloted aircraft is protected against acts of unlawful interference;
3) Ensure that the remotely piloted aircraft is not used to commit acts of unlawful interference;
4) Ensure that the remotely piloted aircraft is stored and prepared for flight in such a way as to prevent and detect unwanted manipulations and to ensure the integrity of vital systems;
5) Designate a security officer responsible for the implementation, application and controls of civil aviation security;
6) Ensure that all personnel assigned to the deployment, maintenance, handling and storage of remotely piloted aircraft receive civil aviation security awareness.
b) Personnel assigned to the deployment, handling and storage of remotely piloted aircraft must the subject of a morality inquiry every two years.
a) The remote pilot, operator or owner of the remotely piloted aircraft shall notify the area of operation to competent authorities (the Civil Aviation Authority, the territorial administrative authority, the services of the air traffic, or security services, etc.).
b) The remote pilot, operator or owner of the remotely piloted aircraft must inform those around the activity area before commencing operations, by any appropriate means.
c) No remotely piloted aircraft shall be recovered from public or private property without authorization from the owner.
a) Any person carrying out operations using a remotely piloted aircraft equipped with cameras or devices
photographs must use them responsibly in order to respect the privacy of others.
1) monitor:
(i) a person without his consent;
(ii) private real estate without the owner’s consent.
2) photographing or filming a person without their consent.
c) For gatherings, events or places to which the general public is invited, the remote pilot must have the agreement of the organizers.
d) Infrared equipment or any other similar thermal imaging equipment installed on an aircraft remotely piloted must have the sole purpose of:
1) scientific investigations;
2) scientific research;
3) mapping and surveying the earth’s surface, including land and water surfaces;
4) assessment of crops, livestock or farms;
5) forest assessment and forest management, and;
6) other similar research on vegetation or fauna.
a) The operator of an RPA shall develop procedures to be followed by its operating personnel in response to threats and incidents involving RPA operations.
b) The operator or owner shall ensure that acts of unlawful interference are reported within the 72 hours at ANAC.
a) Any remotely piloted aircraft must be previously identified by the ANAC before its operation or use.
b) The applicant for a remotely piloted aircraft identification application must send a file to the ANAC at least thirty (30) calendar days before the scheduled date of operation of said aircraft.
c) The identification application file to be submitted to the Authority must include the following elements
1) Information about the applicant;
2) a copy of the title deed of the remotely piloted aircraft or of the transfer or lease agreement;
3) a copy of the applicant’s valid identification document or a copy of the certificate registration (legal person) of the company;
4) a copy of the valid identification document of the owner if different from the applicant or a copy of the registration certificate (legal person) of the company;
5) a copy of the residence certificate for non-Mauritanian nationals;
6) remotely piloted aircraft information;
7) A copy of the valid identification document and a copy of the license or a certificate remote pilot training.
d) An authorization or certificate of import of the remotely piloted aircraft issued by the authority competent..
Note 1: The conclusions of the study of the file submitted by the applicant to the ANAC are sent to him by mail.
Note 2: If the results of the study of the file are satisfactory, the remotely piloted aircraft is registered on a register held by the Authority and a document bearing the identification number of the remotely piloted aircraft is issued to the applicant.
Note 3: Otherwise, corrective actions are requested from the applicant for a reassessment of the file by the ANAC.
The applicant’s commitment to compliance with the regulations relating to the operation of remotely piloted aircraft on Mauritanian territory.
Commitment of the RPA operator
In my capacity as owner, manager of the operation of remotely piloted aircraft or training center approved for this activity, I undertake to respect and ensure respect for the applicable regulations in terms of operation of remotely piloted aircraft in the territory of Mauritania.
My responsibility is to ensure the correct application of the regulatory requirements to maintain the specific conditions related to the authorization to operate the remotely piloted aircraft or the training center approved.
Made in ……..…. the …./…../……
The Owner, or responsible for the operation of remotely piloted aircraft or the approved training center
[Signature]
[Name, first names and position]
a) This appendix establishes the requirements to be met by remotely piloted aircraft operating at proximity :
1) a track, or
2) a final approach and take-off area, or
3) a platform intended to be used by motorized ultralight aircraft (ULM) in such a way permanent or temporary.
b) When there is a control zone or a radio compulsory zone around the aerodrome concerned, the requirements established by this appendix do not apply beyond the its limits, including outside the published activity schedules of these areas.
(c) The flight heights mentioned in this appendix are to be considered in relation to the altitude of reference of the infrastructure concerned.
d) When the aerodrome concerned is equipped with several runways or final approach and take-off areas, the requirements established by this appendix apply for each of them unless the operator of the remotely piloted aircraft has every guarantee that they will not be used for the entire planned duration of the flight.
Track not equipped
The remotely piloted aircraft is flying outside the vicinity of a runway not equipped with an instrument procedure and whose the length is strictly less than 1200 meters, in accordance with the following provisions:
1) the distance of the aircraft to the right support of the runway centerline, denoted “DA”, or to the right perpendicular to the axis of the runway passing through the center of the latter is greater than or equal to 5 kilometers, or
2) the aircraft is flying in sight so that the distance DA is at least equal to 0.5 kilometers and at a height of flight less than the following values defined according to the distance DA:
The aircraft is flying out of the vicinity of a runway equipped with one or more instrument procedures or whose length is greater than 1200 meters, in accordance with the following provisions:
1) the distance of the remotely piloted aircraft to the right support of the runway centerline, denoted “DA”, or to the right support of the nearest physical runway threshold is greater than or equal to 10 kilometers, or
2) the remotely piloted aircraft evolves in sight so that the distance DA is at least equal to 2.5 kilometers and to a flight height lower than the following values defined according to the distance DA:
The remotely piloted aircraft is operating out of the vicinity of a final approach or take-off area, in accordance to the following provisions:
1) the distance of the remotely piloted aircraft from the center of the final approach and take-off area, denoted “DC”, is greater than or equal to 3.5 kilometers, or
2) the remotely piloted aircraft evolves in sight so that the distance DC is at least equal to 1 kilometer and to a flight height lower than the following values defined according to the distance DC:
The remotely piloted aircraft is flying out of the vicinity of a platform intended to be used by aircraft motorized ultralights, in accordance with the following provisions:
1) the distance of the remotely piloted aircraft to the right support of the runway centerline, denoted “DA”, or to the right support of the nearest physical runway threshold is greater than or equal to 2.5 kilometers; Where
2) the remotely piloted aircraft evolves in sight so that the distance DA is at least equal to 0.5 kilometer and at a flight height lower than the following values defined according to the distance DA:
a) The annual activity report contains, where applicable, the following elements:
1) the number of hours flown by each RPA;
2) a description of the RPA security systems;
3) a comprehensive analysis of potentially hazardous events and their effects;
4) a list of fault detection alarms that have occurred;
5) identification of preventive measures taken
None found by the author.
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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!
Scenario-Based Question
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 Nouakchott, in Mauritania.
They need you to mention any national laws and local ordinances.
They specifically want to know what airspace (insert pictures) 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!
Short Essay Questions
- What are the drone categories?
- How is registration addressed?
- How is remote ID addressed?
- What are the model aircraft rules?
- What are the commercial drone rules?
- Are there waivers or exemptions to the rules? If so, for what?
- Would you share a link to an interactive airspace map?
- How is BVLOS addressed?
- How can you fly drones at night?
- How can you fly drones over people?
- Where do you find drone NOTAMs?
- What are the rules for drone maintenance?
- What are the rules for an SMS program?
- What are some unique rules not mentioned above?
- What are the C-UAS rules?
- What are the AAM rules?
