Drone Rules for Aéroport de Makokou
Operating civilian drones within five kilometers of Makokou Airport in eastern Gabon is completely prohibited under civil aviation laws. The airfield serves as a primary transit hub for forest conservation patrols and regional air ambulance helicopters. Unmanned aerial vehicles flying near approach paths present severe
Official civil aviation regulations establish Makokou Airport as a restricted zero-drone zone for all civilian users. Rainforest research flights and rescue helicopters require unobstructed landing corridors along the Ogooué-Ivindo river basin. Flying any class of unmanned aircraft within the mapped boundary is a direct violation of national aviation mandates.
Perimeter security personnel at Makokou Airport maintain strict surveillance over the surrounding roads and forest borders. Unapproved drone pilots will face immediate arrest, substantial court fines, and permanent confiscation of their gear. Exceptions are restricted strictly to official government mapping projects with valid written clearance.