According to ANAC, drone use is allowed in Benin, subject to ANAC regulations.Remotely piloted aircraft systems are divided into three classes:Class 1: remotely piloted aircraft systems with a mass of 5 kg or less, including any load carried by the remotely piloted aircraft systems;Class 2: Remotely piloted aircraft systems with a mass greater than 5 kg but less than or equal to 25 kg, including any load carried; andClass 3: Remotely piloted aircraft systems weighing more than 25 kg, including any load carried.Remotely piloted aircraft systems are divided into three categories:Category A: Remotely piloted aircraft systems used for recreational and sports purposesonly;Category B: Remotely piloted aircraft systemsfor private use, excluding uses for recreational and sporting purposes; andCategory C: Remotely piloted aircraft systems used for profit.Eligibility conditions to operate a remotely piloted aircraft system.Is eligible for obtaining authorization to operate a remotely piloted aircraft system:any Beninese who is at least 18 years old;any resident in Benin who is at least 18 years old;All legal persons regularly established in Benin who can justify using such equipment.Registration of remotely piloted aircraft systems.Any operator or owner of civilian remotely piloted aircraft systems is required to register with the Authority.Note: Although an integral part of the remotely piloted aircraft systems, the remote cockpit (RPS) is not entered in the aircraft register.Airworthiness of remotely piloted aircraft systems.The owner or operator of a remotely piloted aircraft systemmust ensure that all components are in working order and following the supplier’s operating manual.An RPAS which has received a type certificatemust obtain a certificate of airworthiness.It is the responsibility of the RPA operator to ensure that the RPA system is airworthy before conducting an air operation. Airworthiness means that at least the following conditions are met:the remotely piloted aircraft systems have been maintained following the maintenance schedule and schedule specified by the manufacturer;the requirements of any airworthiness directive (or an equivalent document) issued by the manufacturer of the aircraft, the control station, or any other secondary component have been implemented;all modifications and repairs to the remotely piloted aircraft system have been carried out following the manufacturer’s instructions, and no unapproved modifications have been made;all remotely piloted aircraft systems equipment necessary for safe flight is in working order.Insurance.No person may operate or hire another person to operate a remotely piloted aircraft system unless he has an insurance policy for risks against third parties.The operator of a remotely piloted aircraft systemmust keep the certificate of insurance in its original form at the system’s operation management location or another location specified by the Authority.Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, ANAC may grant exemptions from the regulations depending on thecategory and class of the RPAS.OPERATION OF REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS Obligations of owners and operators of remotely piloted aircraft systemsThe operator of remotely piloted aircraft systemsmust comply with all the requirements established by the Authority concerning its operations.The operator accepts responsibility for the services he subcontracts from the service providers.