Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos

State

Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

Main Municipalities

Teresópolis • Petrópolis • Guapimirim • Magé

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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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Why Authorization Is Required

Environmental Preservation

The park protects:

• Atlantic Forest ecosystems
• Wildlife habitats
• Protected mountain vegetation
• Ecological conservation corridors

Mountain & Rescue Safety

Restrictions help prevent:

• Interference with rescue operations
• Unsafe flights near climbers and hikers
• Accidents in mountainous terrain
• Operational risks in fog and strong winds

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Main Restricted Areas

Restrictions apply throughout protected sectors including:

❌ Pedra do Sino trail sectors
❌ Mountain climbing regions
❌ Waterfall areas
❌ Camping sectors
❌ Wildlife-sensitive environments
❌ Forest preservation zones
❌ Visitor circulation areas

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Commercial / Professional Drone Operations

⚠ AUTHORIZATION MANDATORY

Professional operations may require:

• ICMBio approval
• Operational safety planning
• 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 mountain operations
• Wildlife disturbance
• Unauthorized aerial filming

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Enforcement & Penalties

Possible enforcement measures include:

• Environmental administrative fines
• Immediate operational interruption
• Removal from protected sectors
• Equipment seizure in severe cases

Supervising Authorities

• ICMBio
• Environmental authorities
• Brazilian aviation authorities

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Additional Restriction Factors

Operational enforcement may intensify during:

• Rescue operations
• High tourism seasons
• Severe weather conditions
• Environmental monitoring activities