Drone Rules for Ibitipoca - MG
You can legally fly your drone at Ibitipoca, as the airspace is completely open for responsible use. To ensure a safe and successful flight, you must register your drone with ANAC/ANATEL, log your flight plan on the SARPAS system, keep a safe distance from hikers and climbers, and strictly avoid flying in high-wind con
The airspace over the magnificent Ibitipoca State Park is open to responsible drone flight operations under strict ecological preservation and safety guidelines. Characterized by its quartzite peaks, dramatic canyons, and unique mountain vegetation, this region provides a spectacular setting for legal aerial content creation. To preserve this sensitive environment, operations must be conducted with absolute respect for local biodiversity and the tranquility of other visitors.
Regulatory Framework & Permissions: Drone operations are allowed for recreational and landscape capturing. All operators must ensure their aircraft is properly registered with ANAC and ANATEL, and flights must strictly follow DECEA regulations (ICA 100-40) for unmanned aircraft.
Flight Authorization & Coordination: Standard recreational flights do not require a specialized individual environmental permit, but you must log your flight path and request clearance via the SARPAS portal. For professional, commercial, or documentary media productions within the park, obtaining prior written authorization from the IEF-MG (Instituto Estadual de Florestas) is mandatory.
Geofencing & Flight Conditions: The coordinates are not blocked by permanent firmware-level Red Zones, meaning your aircraft will unlock and take off normally. However, pilots must be exceptionally careful with the region's topography; steep rock walls and sudden altitude changes can cause GPS multipath interference and sudden, strong wind gusts that can destabilize the drone.
Environmental & Access Restrictions: To keep your flights legal, drones must never disturb or closely track the local fauna, especially birds of prey or protected species. Additionally, operators must maintain a safe distance from tourist groups on trails, particularly at popular spots like the Janela do Céu, to protect public privacy and safety.
Legal Penalties: Flying a drone recklessly over visitors, harassing wild animals, or operating without proper SARPAS logging will lead to immediate flight termination by park rangers. Violations are subject to equipment confiscation, heavy administrative fines under state environmental laws, and criminal prosecution under Article 261 of the Brazilian Penal Code if airspace safety is compromised.