Drone Rules for Port of Manaus
Critical No-Fly Zone covering the Port of Manaus. All unauthorized drone flights are strictly prohibited within this airspace to eliminate collision risks with heavy commercial shipping vessels, regional ferry transport, amphibious aircraft, and security operations, as well as to protect critical infrastructure.
The Port of Manaus, located on Rua Taqueirinha in the Centro district, is a vital historical and logistical landmark in the Amazon. As the world's largest floating port, it acts as the primary hub for regional passenger transportation, major commercial shipping, and cargo distribution across the northern territory. Additionally, the waters surrounding the port serve as an active operating area for military patrol boats, federal security agencies, and occasional amphibious floatplanes.
Because the port is integrated into Manaus's dense historical downtown and sits beneath low-altitude flight corridors used by regional helicopters and aircraft, uncoordinated drone flights present a severe safety hazard. The high concentration of large passenger vessels, cargo cranes, and overhead utility lines further elevates the risk of property damage or injury. Spontaneous or recreational drone flights within the port perimeter, over docking vessels, or along the immediate Rio Negro shoreline are completely banned under federal law (Brazilian Penal Code, Art. 261).
Sources
Regulatory Authorities: Department of Airspace Control (DECEA), National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), and the Port Authority of Manaus (Marinha do Brasil / Capitania dos Portos).
Primary Framework: ICA 100-40 (DECEA regulations on Unmanned Aircraft Systems) and Article 261 of the Brazilian Penal Code.
Flight Planning Portal: Operational protection zones, port security boundaries, and airspace restrictions are managed via SARPAS NG and Aisweb.