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Drone Rules for São Luís–Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport

São Luís, Maranhão (ma) • Brazil
Av. dos Libaneses, 3503 - Tirirical, São Luís - MA, 65056-480, Brazil
Lat: -2.58663 • Lng: -44.2371

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Summary — Drone flights near São Luís International Airport are strictly restricted and heavily monitored through GPS geofencing to protect commercial and regional air traffic. All operations within the airport's perimeter require mandatory advance clearance via the SARPAS system, and unauthorized flights are subject to severe f
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Regulatory Framework: Drone operations in the region must fully comply with DECEA, ANAC, and ANATEL standards. The airspace is heavily protected to secure the safety of both domestic flights and local cargo transport.

Flight Authorization: Any drone operation within the airport’s buffer zones or under the approach paths requires mandatory, advanced clearance through the SARPAS system. Spontaneous or unregistered flights in these areas are completely illegal.

Geofencing Controls: Major commercial drone manufacturers include São Luís Airport in their GPS Geofencing databases. The software automatically establishes Restricted Zones (Red Zones) and Altitude Limitation Zones (Gray/Yellow Zones) across various parts of the city and nearby beaches, preventing unauthorized takeoffs.

Legal Penalties: Operating a drone illegally in this airspace is a federal offense under Article 261 of the Brazilian Penal Code (endangering air transport safety). Violations result in severe penalties, including immediate equipment seizure, heavy fines, and potential criminal prosecution.
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+ Regulatory Framework: Drone operations in the region must fully comply with DECEA, ANAC, and ANATEL standards. The airspace is heavily protected to secure the safety of both domestic flights and local cargo transport.
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+ Flight Authorization: Any drone operation within the airport’s buffer zones or under the approach paths requires mandatory, advanced clearance through the SARPAS system. Spontaneous or unregistered flights in these areas are completely illegal.
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+ Geofencing Controls: Major commercial drone manufacturers include São Luís Airport in their GPS Geofencing databases. The software automatically establishes Restricted Zones (Red Zones) and Altitude Limitation Zones (Gray/Yellow Zones) across various parts of the city and nearby beaches, preventing unauthorized takeoffs.
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+ Legal Penalties: Operating a drone illegally in this airspace is a federal offense under Article 261 of the Brazilian Penal Code (endangering air transport safety). Violations result in severe penalties, including immediate equipment seizure, heavy fines, and potential criminal prosecution.