The airspace over the historic Itatiaia National Park is open to responsible drone flight operations under strict ecological safety parameters. Divided into the Lower Part (Parte Baixa), rich with lush vegetation and waterfalls, and the Upper Part (Parte Alta), characterized by high-altitude rocky plateaus like the Pico das Agulhas Negras, the park offers diverse scenery. To protect this rich ecosystem and its endemic wildlife, pilots must balance their flights with environmental preservation.































































































Regulatory Framework & Permissions: Drone operations are allowed for recreational and environmental capturing. All operators must have their equipment registered with ANAC and ANATEL, and all flights must strictly comply with DECEA regulations (ICA 100-40) for unmanned aircraft.











Flight Authorization & Coordination: Standard flights do not require a specialized environmental permit, but you must submit your flight plan and request clearance via the SARPAS portal. For professional, commercial, or institutional media creation, you must apply for advance written clearance directly from the ICMBio park administration.

Geofencing & Flight Conditions: The park's coordinates are not blocked by permanent firmware-level Red Zones by drone manufacturers, meaning your aircraft will unlock and take off normally. However, pilots in the Upper Part must be exceptionally careful with strong mountain wind gusts, thin air at high altitudes, and rapid temperature drops that can heavily drain drone batteries.

Environmental Restrictions: To ensure your flights remain legal, drones must never disturb or closely approach the park's wildlife, especially nesting birds of prey and high-altitude fauna. Additionally, operators must maintain a safe distance from crowded tourist areas, such as the Véu de Noiva waterfall or the main climbing trails, to respect visitor privacy and avoid accidents.





Legal Penalties: Flying a drone recklessly, harassing animals, or operating without SARPAS logging will lead to immediate flight termination by park rangers. Violations are subject to equipment confiscation, heavy administrative fines under Brazilian environmental protection laws, and prosecution under Article 261 of the Brazilian Penal Code if airspace safety is put at risk.

# Parque Nacional do Itatiaia

## States
Rio de Janeiro (RJ) • Minas Gerais (MG)

## Main Municipalities
Itatiaia • Resende • Bocaina de Minas

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## Recreational Drone Flight Status

⚠ PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED

Recreational drone operations are not freely permitted inside protected national park sectors.

Drone operations may require authorization from:
- ICMBio
- Park administration
- DECEA airspace authorities

This applies to:
- Recreational drone flights
- Tourist aerial filming
- FPV operations
- Commercial aerial recording

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## Official Operational Restrictions

Drone activity inside the park may be restricted due to:
- Protected environmental sectors
- Mountain rescue safety concerns
- Visitor concentration areas
- Wildlife-sensitive habitats

Authorization requests may require:
- Flight purpose description
- Pilot identification
- Equipment specifications
- Operational safety planning

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## Main Restricted Areas

Restrictions apply throughout protected sectors including:

❌ Agulhas Negras region  
❌ Hiking trail systems  
❌ Waterfall sectors  
❌ Wildlife-sensitive environments  
❌ Camping and visitor areas  
❌ High-altitude preservation zones  
❌ Ecological monitoring sectors  

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## Why Authorization Is Required

### Environmental Preservation
The park protects:
- Atlantic Forest ecosystems
- Mountain biodiversity
- Native fauna habitats
- Protected water resources

### Visitor & Mountain Safety
Restrictions help prevent:
- Accidents in mountainous terrain
- Unsafe operations near hikers
- Interference with rescue operations
- Disturbance in ecotourism sectors

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## Commercial / Professional Drone Operations

⚠ AUTHORIZATION MANDATORY

Professional operations may require:
- ICMBio approval
- Environmental operational analysis
- DECEA authorization
- Full ANAC compliance

Authorization reference:
https://www.gov.br/icmbio/

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## Applicable Regulations

Drone operations may be regulated under:

- ICMBio conservation regulations
- Federal Law 9.605/1998
- ANAC RBAC-E No. 94
- DECEA ICA 100-40

### Possible Infractions
Unauthorized operations may involve:
- Environmental violations
- Unsafe tourism operations
- Wildlife disturbance
- Unauthorized aerial filming

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## Enforcement & Penalties

Possible consequences include:
- Environmental administrative fines
- Immediate operational interruption
- Removal from protected sectors
- Equipment seizure in severe cases

### Supervising Authorities
- ICMBio
- Environmental police
- Brazilian aviation authorities

The airspace over the historic Itatiaia National Park is open to responsible drone flight operations under strict ecological safety parameters. Divided into the Lower Part (Parte Baixa), rich with lush vegetation and waterfalls, and the Upper Part (Parte Alta), characterized by high-altitude rocky plateaus like the Pico das Agulhas Negras, the park offers diverse scenery. To protect this rich ecosystem and its endemic wildlife, pilots must balance their flights with environmental preservation.

Regulatory Framework & Permissions: Drone operations are allowed for recreational and environmental capturing. All operators must have their equipment registered with ANAC and ANATEL, and all flights must strictly comply with DECEA regulations (ICA 100-40) for unmanned aircraft.

Flight Authorization & Coordination: Standard flights do not require a specialized environmental permit, but you must submit your flight plan and request clearance via the SARPAS portal. For professional, commercial, or institutional media creation, you must apply for advance written clearance directly from the ICMBio park administration.

Geofencing & Flight Conditions: The park's coordinates are not blocked by permanent firmware-level Red Zones by drone manufacturers, meaning your aircraft will unlock and take off normally. However, pilots in the Upper Part must be exceptionally careful with strong mountain wind gusts, thin air at high altitudes, and rapid temperature drops that can heavily drain drone batteries.

Environmental Restrictions: To ensure your flights remain legal, drones must never disturb or closely approach the park's wildlife, especially nesting birds of prey and high-altitude fauna. Additionally, operators must maintain a safe distance from crowded tourist areas, such as the Véu de Noiva waterfall or the main climbing trails, to respect visitor privacy and avoid accidents.

Legal Penalties: Flying a drone recklessly, harassing animals, or operating without SARPAS logging will lead to immediate flight termination by park rangers. Violations are subject to equipment confiscation, heavy administrative fines under Brazilian environmental protection laws, and prosecution under Article 261 of the Brazilian Penal Code if airspace safety is put at risk.