According to ANAC, drone operations are allowed in the Ivory Coast, subject to ANAC regulations. Read on for more details.Here are the most important rules to know for flying a drone in the Ivory Coast:SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY Morality investigation of the remote pilot or the ownerUpon receipt of an application for a remote pilot license or identification of a remotely piloted aircraft, the ANAC verifies the conformity and accuracy of the request and the information relating to the morality investigation on the applicant provided by the competent authorities in the matter.Can claim to the issue of certificates by the ANAC, the natural persons whose good character has been attested by the competent authorities in the matter.Suppose the ANAC becomes aware that the remote pilot or the holder of the identification certificate constitutes a safety hazard.In that case, the ANAC may modify, suspend or revoke (as the case may be) the issued Certificate.Operator or owner security measuresThe holder of a remotely piloted aircraft operating Certificate issued per this Regulationmust:Ensure that remotely piloted aircraft not in use are securely stored to prevent and detect interference or unauthorized use.Ensure that the remotely piloted aircraft are protected against acts of unlawful interference.Ensure that the remotely piloted aircraft are stored and prepared for flight in such a way as to prevent and detect unwanted manipulations and to ensure the integrity of vital systems.Designate a security coordinator responsible for the implementation, enforcement, and controls of civil aviation security, andEnsure that all personnel assigned to deploy, handle, and store remotely piloted aircraft are aware of civil aviation security.Security and protection of privacyNotification to the authority and persons in the operating areaNo remotely piloted aircraft shall be operated or recovered from public or private property without the owner’s permission.The remote pilot or ownermust request authorization from the competent authorities (air traffic services or police) and inform people around the area of ​​operation before starting operations.Confidentiality and privacy of othersAnyone carrying out operations using a remotely piloted aircraft equipped with cameras or camerasmust operate them responsibly to respect the privacy of others.No person shall use a remotely piloted aircraft to do any of the following:Monitor:A person without their consent.Private real estate without the consent of the owner.Photograph or film a person, without their consent, for the purpose of publishing or distributing the photograph or film.For gatherings, events, or places to which the general public is invited, the remote pilotmust have the organizers’ agreement.Infrared equipment or any other similar thermal imaging equipment installed on a remotely piloted aircraftmust have the sole purpose of:Scientific surveys.Scientific research.The mapping and study of the earth’s surface, including land and water surfaces.Valuation of crops, livestock, or farms.Forest valuation and forest management, andother similar research on vegetation or fauna.IDENTIFICATION AND IDENTIFICATION MARKS Identification of remotely piloted aircraftNo one shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft in Ivory Coast unless ANAC has identified it and issued an identification certificate to its owner.A remotely piloted aircraft acquires Ivorian nationality when it is identified following the regulations in force.A remotely piloted aircraft is eligible for identification if it belongs to:To an Ivorian or any other person legally residing in Ivory Coast.To a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire.Identification conditionsThe owner of a remotely piloted aircraft requests the ANAC by sending the items required by the regulations in force.Assigning an identification numberIf the applicant meets the identification requirements, the ANAC registers the remotely piloted...