Drone Rules for Aeroclube de Londrina
Drone flights near the Londrina Aeroclube and Airport are strictly prohibited and blocked by automated GPS geofencing due to the high volume of low-altitude training flights sharing airspace with commercial jets. All authorized operations require mandatory advance clearance via the SARPAS system, and illegal flights fa
The airspace surrounding the Londrina Aeroclube, located within the Governador José Richa Airport (SBLO), is highly restricted due to the intense coexistence of commercial jet liners and low-altitude flight training operations. Because student pilots and light training aircraft constantly share runways and local traffic patterns with large commercial flights, strict drone restrictions are strictly enforced to prevent catastrophic mid-air collisions.
Regulatory Framework: All drone flights must fully comply with strict regulations monitored by DECEA, ANAC, and ANATEL, specifically adapted to manage shared commercial and civil instruction airspaces.
Flight Authorization: Because the airport is located within a growing urban area of Londrina, its safety buffer zones cover extensive residential and commercial neighborhoods. Any drone activity in these areas mandates advanced submission and formal approval via the SARPAS portal.
Geofencing Controls: Commercial drone manufacturers classify the entire airport grid and its immediate surroundings as a high-risk Restricted Zone (Red Zone). The automated GPS geofencing built into drone firmware will completely lock the motors and block any unauthorized takeoff attempts.
Legal Penalties: Flying an unauthorized drone in this shared training and commercial airspace is a federal crime under Article 261 of the Brazilian Penal Code (endangering air transport safety). Violations are met with strict law enforcement, resulting in immediate equipment seizure, massive fines, and criminal prosecution.