{"id":989,"date":"2022-05-27T13:35:03","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T13:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/?page_id=989"},"modified":"2023-04-13T19:28:09","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T19:28:09","slug":"drones-em-cabo-verde","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/drones-in-cape-verde\/","title":{"rendered":"Drones in Cape Verde (rules and regulations)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"989\" class=\"elementor elementor-989\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-43b54aea elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"43b54aea\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6e42e8a5\" data-id=\"6e42e8a5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56626ddb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56626ddb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.1 - 14-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h3>Drones in Cape Verde<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">According to the national authority&nbsp;<\/span><a style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aac.cv\/artigos\/drones\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Civil Aviation Agency<\/a><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;(AAC), the<\/span>&nbsp;he use of drones in Cape Verde is legal, as long as the following rules are respected<span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drone use takes place outside of restricted areas;<\/li>\n<li>At an altitude of 120 meters (400 feet) or less above the surface;<\/li>\n<li>The operator must be on site (within 100 meters) and in direct control of the drone;<\/li>\n<li>Good visibility conditions;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Drones may not be operated within 2,000 meters of any <a href=\"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/airports-of-cape-verde\/\">airport<\/a> or landing zone, and on aircraft flight paths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">If you want to fly above 120 meters or in places with restrictions, you must download and fill in<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">&nbsp;a form (<\/span><a style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/aac.cv\/documentos\/formulario-de-servidao-aeronautica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">aeronautical easement form<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">) which must be sent to the agency at least 10 days before starting operations.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<h3>Additional conditions for drone flights in Cape Verde<\/h3>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>The operator is responsible for the safe operation of the drone, keeping its distance from any aircraft and property.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">The operator must give priority to passing aircraft and move away from them whenever, for whatever reason, aircraft are exceptionally flying at an altitude close to the drone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Pilots must keep their drone in sight at all times and keep its identification lights on;<\/li>\n<li>You must follow the manufacturer's instructions and ensure that the equipment is in good condition;<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">The drone pilot is responsible for every flight made.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>For more information on the use of drones in the country, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aac.cv\/artigos\/drones\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">official website of the Civil Aviation Agency<\/a> or contact her directly <span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">via email&nbsp;<\/span><u style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">info@aac.cv<\/u><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\"> or call +238 260 34 30.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<h3>General rules for transporting drones<\/h3>\n<div>Ideally, all drones should be carried in hand luggage, considering that the price of drones is high, and often higher than the airlines' reimbursement limit for loss.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icao.int\/secretariat\/legal\/Pages\/2019_Revised_Limits_of_Liability_Under_the_Montreal_Convention_1999.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">updating&nbsp;<\/a><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icao.int\/secretariat\/legal\/Pages\/2019_Revised_Limits_of_Liability_Under_the_Montreal_Convention_1999.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Montreal Convention<\/a>airlines are responsible for losses of up to 1288 dollars (<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">US$), known as&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">Special Drawing Rights (SDR) or&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">Special Drawing Rights (SDR).&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Considering that during international travel, especially if you have connecting flights, luggage can be lost, misplaced or even stolen, avoid checking your drone in your hold luggage.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">If you can't bring the drone in your hand luggage, and especially if it's worth more than&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">1288 dollars (the approximate amount of the maximum SDR that airlines are liable to pay in the event of losses), consider<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">&nbsp;sending by companies such as&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">Fedex,&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">DHL or UPS. The shipment should also be insured for damage or loss.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Drone batteries must be transported in accordance with IATA (International Air Transport Association) and airline regulations. Generally, the lithium batteries in drones are considered lithium-ion batteries, which are considered dangerous and need to be handled with care.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Drone batteries must be carried in hand luggage and never in checked luggage, they are considered \"dangerous goods\" by airlines and safety rules are extremely strict to avoid possible fire risks. They must be removed from the drone and stored in individual packaging that protects the battery terminals from short-circuiting, such as this one. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07BPFHGHZ\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;me=&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=uavsystemsint-20&amp;linkId=6d07065a0e4fb8c27f714c64f61ee112\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lipo Battery Case<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>In addition, drone batteries should have an energy charge limited to 30% to 50% of their total capacity, as fully charged or discharged batteries can cause safety problems. It is important to check specific airline and IATA regulations before traveling with a drone and its batteries.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<h3>Transporting drones in Cape Verde<\/h3>\n<div>After researching and contacting the airline currently operating in Cape Verde, we did not find any specific regulations regarding the transportation of drones in Cape Verde.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>From our personal experience, when we fly between the islands, we always carry our drones in hand luggage. For bulky equipment that doesn't fit in the hand luggage compartment, we usually make a request for bulky hand luggage transportation<span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">during check-in<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">. In this case, a special tag is placed on the luggage and you must give it to the cabin crew who will place it in a specific place.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">Please note that the volume of your equipment may still be greater than that allowed for transport in the cabin, so you should always contact the company before traveling if you have any doubts. You can contact Best Fly Cabo Verde at&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\"><u>commercial@cvconnectservices.com<\/u>, phone&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;+238 350 05 60 (if calling from Cape Verde) or<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;+351 295 401 517&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">(if you're calling from Portugal).<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">For boat trips, we always place our equipment nearby and not in the general luggage area, to avoid loss or misplacement. For information on boat routes and regulations, you can contact the company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cvinterilhas.cv\/home\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cape Verde Inter-islands<\/a> via email&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\"><u>info@cvinterilhas.cv<\/u> or phone&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">+238 350 0330.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: 1rem;\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<div>In short, using drones in Cape Verde is an exciting activity full of possibilities, but it is important that operators are aware of local rules and regulations to ensure safety and avoid problems. In addition, it is important to respect the contraindications of drone flights, such as flying in restricted areas or in adverse weather conditions. If you are planning to travel with your drone, remember to follow the rules for transporting batteries and equipment. For more information on drone regulation in Cape Verde, contact the Civil Aviation Agency or other relevant local authorities.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Here are some video images shot with a drone by our collaborator Daf Spencer.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<i><u>Disclaimer<\/u><\/i>The information on this page is the result of extensive research and our personal experience. However, regulations may be updated by the authorities, and it is the traveler's responsibility to check with the appropriate institutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drones in Cape Verde (rules and regulations) According to the national authority Civil Aviation Agency (AAC), the use of drones in Cape Verde is legal, provided that the following rules are respected: Drone use takes place outside areas subject to restrictions; At an altitude of 120 meters (400 feet) or less above the surface; [...]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-989","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/989","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=989"}],"version-history":[{"count":60,"href":"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/989\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4814,"href":"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/989\/revisions\/4814"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=989"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=989"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=989"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}