Drone Rules for of Yauaretê Airport
Fly Status: Strictly Restricted/Prohibited. The Aeródromo de Iauaretê (SBYA) is a strategic military-governed facility located in an indigenous territory in São Gabriel da Cachoeira (AM). It is not a public recreation area. Per DECEA (ICA 100-40) regulations, any flight operation near an aerodrome.
Explanation Iauaretê is a high-sensitivity region under military and indigenous administration. The airstrip is a critical piece of infrastructure for regional logistics, health, and security in the extreme West of the Amazon. Unlike public recreational parks, this facility is governed by the Brazilian Air Force (COMARA) and local indigenous protocols. Unauthorized presence or activity—including the operation of drones or aeromodels—near this perimeter is considered a security threat.
Core Requirements for 2026 (Brazil):
Proximity Rules: Per ICA 100-40, it is strictly forbidden to operate aeromodels within a radius of 9 km of an aerodrome’s approach/departure zones without specific authorization.
Military/Restricted Zones: The site is a military-controlled operational zone. Overflight of military areas is illegal under the Brazilian Aeronautical Code.
Indigenous Sovereignty: The region is located within an indigenous territory. Respecting the autonomy and privacy of the local community is a legal and ethical requirement.
Registration: All equipment over 250g must be registered in the ANAC SISANT system. However, registration does not grant the right to fly in restricted, military, or indigenous areas.
How to be "Socially Accepted":
Do Not Fly: Do not attempt to operate any RC equipment in the vicinity of the Iauaretê airstrip. It is not an aeromodelling field. Any activity here will be treated as an intrusion.
Institutional Respect: This area is the gateway for essential services (including medical and judicial aid). Interfering with airspace—even for a "harmless" flight—can disrupt critical aerial transport for the community.
Local Authorization: If you are conducting professional research or humanitarian work that requires drone mapping, you must obtain formal authorization from the Brazilian Air Force (DECEA), the FUNAI, and the local indigenous council. Hobbyist flight is not compatible with these requirements.