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Drone Rules for Praia do Forte
Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro (rj)
• Brazil
Praia do Forte, Cabo Frio - RJ, Brazil
Lat: -22.883 • Lng: -42.0145
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Your proposed rule edit for Praia do Forte has been reviewed. The submitted source supports the claim that drone flights are permitted in Praia do Forte under specific conditions, including maintaining a horizontal safety buffer of at least 30 meters from individuals who have not explicitly consented to the flight, and avoiding flying directly over dense crowds or nearby coastal roadways. However, the proposed outline appears to be a line segment rather than a polygon representing the actual area of Praia do Forte. For better clarity and accuracy, please provide a polygonal outline that accurately represents the boundaries of Praia do Forte.
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- https://publicacoes.decea.mil.br/publicacao/ICA-100-40 — The operational limits for recreational and commercial flights without formal coordination are defined under the standard operations framework of DECEA ICA 100-40, which permits low-altitude flights (up to 40m) provided all ANAC safety distances from people are maintained.
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| Summary | — | Open with Limitations (No Coordination Required up to 40 meters / 130 feet) Praia do Forte (Cabo Frio, RJ) is located within the open regulatory airspace under DECEA's ICA 100-40 framework. Drone operations are permitted without prior DECEA coordination, provided the flight remains at or below 40 meters (130 feet). |
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Praia do Forte, the main and most famous beach in Cabo Frio, is widely celebrated for its expansive white sands and clear waters, featuring the historic 17th-century São Mateus Fort at its eastern tip. Because the beach sits safely outside the immediate mandatory no-fly zones of Cabo Frio International Airport (CFB), operators can take advantage of standard low-altitude provisions. To ensure a safe flight, pilots must strictly observe ANAC safety protocols. A horizontal distance of at least 30 meters (100 feet) must be maintained from non-consenting individuals, meaning flying directly over crowds on the beach or near the busy oceanfront boardwalk is prohibited. Additionally, ocean coastal winds can be strong and unpredictable in this region, requiring careful battery management and constant visual contact with the aircraft.
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+ Praia do Forte, the main and most famous beach in Cabo Frio, is widely celebrated for its expansive white sands and clear waters, featuring the historic 17th-century São Mateus Fort at its eastern tip. Because the beach sits safely outside the immediate mandatory no-fly zones of Cabo Frio International Airport (CFB), operators can take advantage of standard low-altitude provisions. + + To ensure a safe flight, pilots must strictly observe ANAC safety protocols. A horizontal distance of at least 30 meters (100 feet) must be maintained from non-consenting individuals, meaning flying directly over crowds on the beach or near the busy oceanfront boardwalk is prohibited. Additionally, ocean coastal winds can be strong and unpredictable in this region, requiring careful battery management and constant visual contact with the aircraft.