Drone Rules for Campo de Treinamento do Exército
Strict No-Fly Zone covering the Army Training Camp (Campo de Treinamento do Exército - Jucu) in Vila Velha. All civilian drone operations are entirely prohibited within this military perimeter to prevent espionage, guarantee national security, and avoid interference with live-fire drills. Only authorized military.
The Jucu Army Training Camp is a strategic military installation operated by the Brazilian Army (under the 38º Batalhão de Infantaria) in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo. This extensive facility is used for tactical ground operations, amphibious training, physical preparation, and active live-fire weapon drills.
Because it is an active military reservation, the area is classified as sensitive critical infrastructure. Unauthorized drone overflights pose significant risks, including the exposure of tactical training routines, breach of national security, and the danger of civilian equipment being struck by stray ammunition during live-fire exercises. Consequently, spontaneous or uncoordinated civilian drone operations are completely banned. Any drone detected within this perimeter without explicit, high-level command clearance will be flagged as a security breach and is subject to immediate defense neutralization and legal prosecution under federal military law.
Regulatory Authorities: Brazilian Army (Exército Brasileiro / 38º BI), DECEA (Department of Airspace Control), and the Ministry of Defense.
Primary Framework: Brazilian Penal Code (Art. 261), Military Penal Code, and Air Force Command Instruction ICA 100-40 regarding prohibited/restricted airspace (Áreas Proibidas ou Restritas - R-Proibida).
Flight Planning Portal: This area is permanently geo-fenced as a red "No-Fly" zone on DECEA’s official SARPAS NG and Aisweb platforms.