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Drone Rules for Galeão

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (RJ) • Brasil
Galeão, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brasil
Lat: -22.8061 • Lng: -43.2347

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Jun 2, 2026 2:01 PM Approved • The perimeter for the required permit zone and the rules regarding permission to fly drones at the airport have been added.
Author: SoniAnderson (1004)
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Your proposed edit has been approved. It accurately reflects the regulations for drone operations near Galeão International Airport (GIG) in Rio de Janeiro.
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  • Restricted drone use area - Authorization required.
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Summary Drone flights near Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG) may require prior authorization due to controlled airspace and the airport's strategic role in international and domestic aviation operations.
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Airspace Overview

Located on Governador Island, Galeão International Airport serves long-haul international routes, domestic passenger services, and cargo operations. Aircraft frequently operate over nearby urban and coastal areas during arrival and departure procedures, requiring careful coordination of nearby drone activities.

Regulatory Framework

Drone operators must comply with all applicable regulations established by DECEA, ANAC, and ANATEL. These regulations help ensure safe integration between remotely piloted aircraft and conventional aviation.

Flight Authorization

Flights planned within controlled airspace sectors may require prior approval through SARPAS, particularly when operating near established arrival and departure corridors.

Geofencing Controls

Geofencing measures implemented by major drone manufacturers may generate operational alerts or flight limitations when approaching airport protection zones.

Legal Penalties

Failure to comply with applicable airspace restrictions may lead to administrative sanctions, fines, equipment seizure, or legal consequences when flight safety is affected.
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+ Located on Governador Island, Galeão International Airport serves long-haul international routes, domestic passenger services, and cargo operations. Aircraft frequently operate over nearby urban and coastal areas during arrival and departure procedures, requiring careful coordination of nearby drone activities.
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+ Regulatory Framework
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+ Drone operators must comply with all applicable regulations established by DECEA, ANAC, and ANATEL. These regulations help ensure safe integration between remotely piloted aircraft and conventional aviation.
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+ Flight Authorization
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+ Flights planned within controlled airspace sectors may require prior approval through SARPAS, particularly when operating near established arrival and departure corridors.
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+ Geofencing Controls
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+ Geofencing measures implemented by major drone manufacturers may generate operational alerts or flight limitations when approaching airport protection zones.
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+ Legal Penalties
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+ Failure to comply with applicable airspace restrictions may lead to administrative sanctions, fines, equipment seizure, or legal consequences when flight safety is affected.