According to AACB, drone use is allowed in Burundi, subject to AACB regulations. CATEGORIZATION AND REGISTRATION Categorization and classification of remotely piloted aircraft.Remotely piloted aircraft systems are classified and categorized according to their mass and use.Remotely piloted aircraft systems are divided into 3 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 3 categories:Category A: Remotely piloted aircraft systems used for recreational and sport purposes only;Category B: Remotely piloted aircraft systems for 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 Burundian who is at least 18 years old;any resident in Burundi who is at least 18 years old;all legal persons regularly established in Burundi who can justify the use of 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.The Authority sets the conditions for the registration of aircraft piloted in Burundi.Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 2.1 of this chapter (page 13), the Authority may exclude certain classes and categories of remotely piloted aircraft systems from the registration requirements.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 system must ensure that all of its components are in working order and following the supplier’s operating manual.The Authority may require a remotely piloted aircraft system of a certain class and category which has received a type certificate to 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.OPERATION OF REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS Obligations of owners and operators of remotely piloted aircraft systemsThe Operator of Class 3 remotely piloted aircraft systems must obtain an operator’s certificate issued by the Authority.The Operator of remotely piloted aircraft systems is responsible for the safe conduct of his operation. This requirement includes developing and implementing a safety management system (SMS) if required by the Authority.The Operator of remotely piloted aircraft systems must 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.