Drone Rules for HMGH+8H Vila Velha, ES, Brasil
The airspace surrounding Morro da Concha - Barra do Jucu in Vila Velha, ES, falls within the open/urban classification under DECEA's ICA 100-40 framework. Drone operations are permitted without prior DECEA coordination, provided the flight does not exceed an altitude of 40 meters (130 feet) above ground level.
The Morro da Concha - Barra do Jucu is an iconic natural coastal formation located at the mouth of the Jucu River in Vila Velha. Because it sits comfortably outside the critical no-fly approach corridors of Eurico de Aguiar Salles International Airport (VIX) in Vitória, drone operators can execute operations using the standard low-altitude provisions, which eliminate the need for formal airspace slot allocation. However, pilots must remain highly alert due to the unique operational profile of this site. Morro da Concha - Barra do Jucu is a highly active and traditional launching ramp for paragliders and hang gliders executing coastal lift flights. Because manned paragliders always have operational right-of-way under DECEA guidelines, drone pilots must instantly yield the airspace, ground their aircraft if a paraglider approaches, and maintain a safe visual line of sight. Additionally, operators must maintain a horizontal distance of at least 30 meters (100 feet) from tourists and hikers visiting the hill's trails and viewpoints, and carefully monitor the strong, constant ocean winds typical of the Barra do Jucu coastline.