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Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
• Brasil
160 - Av. Gen. Justo, 876 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20021-130, Brasil
Lat: -22.9077 • Lng: -43.1682
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• A designated area has been established where drones cannot operate due to military aviation and national security activities.
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Your proposed edit has been approved. It accurately reflects the regulations for drone operations near the Departamento de Controle do Espaço Aéreo (DECEA) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- https://publicacoes.decea.mil.br/publicacao/ica-100-40 — Under strict national defense guidelines and DECEA instruction ICA 100-40, the entire land and air perimeter of this region operates as a military and national defense zone.
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| Summary | — | Drone flights over or within the immediate vicinity of the Departamento de Controle do Espaço Aéreo (DECEA) are prohibited without appropriate authorization. The facility is classified as a Military Security No Fly Zone. |
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Located in Rio de Janeiro, DECEA is responsible for managing and coordinating the Brazilian Airspace Control System. The organization oversees air traffic management, navigation infrastructure, surveillance systems, and access to national airspace. Due to its strategic role in the operation of Brazilian airspace, the facility is designated as a protected defense installation.
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+ Located in Rio de Janeiro, DECEA is responsible for managing and coordinating the Brazilian Airspace Control System. The organization oversees air traffic management, navigation infrastructure, surveillance systems, and access to national airspace. Due to its strategic role in the operation of Brazilian airspace, the facility is designated as a protected defense installation.