Drone Rules for Lagoa de Jabaeté
Drone operations are allowed, maintain safe horizontal distances from non-consented individuals.
Lagoa de Jabaeté, located along Estrada Ayrton Senna in the Jabaeté region of Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, is an important local ecological wetland asset. While drone operations are legally permitted in this sector, the area borders developing residential neighborhoods, public roadways, and environmentally sensitive ecosystems, requiring responsible piloting.
Because this zone sits within the broader airspace dynamics of the Greater Vitória metropolitan area, drone pilots must verify local altitude limits before takeoff to remain well clear of occasional low-flying coastal patrol, military, or medical helicopters. To operate legally, pilots must maintain a minimum lateral safety distance of 30 meters from unconsented bystanders (unless utilizing a drone weighing under 250 grams) and must avoid flying directly over vehicular traffic on surrounding roads. Prior pilot and equipment registration on ANAC's SISANT system, a valid third-party liability insurance policy (RETA), and an approved flight plan submission through DECEA’s SARPAS NG portal are mandatory before operating.
Sources
Regulatory Authorities: Department of Airspace Control (DECEA), National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), and the Municipal Environment Secretariat of Vila Velha (SEMMAM).
Primary Framework: ICA 100-40 (DECEA regulations on Unmanned Aircraft Systems) and ANAC Brazilian Civil Aviation Regulation (RBAC) No. 94.
Flight Planning Portal: Real-time urban altitude restriction grids, environmental buffer zones, and mandatory flight creations are managed via SARPAS NG and Aisweb.