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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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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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- https://publicacoes.decea.mil.br/publicacao/ICA-100-40 — Unmanned Aircraft and Access to Brazilian Airspace
- https://ajuda.decea.mil.br/base-de-conhecimento/preciso-voar-com-meu-drone-dentro-da-area-de-um-aerodromo-e-agora-2/ — Drone operation from aerodromes shared with manned aircraft will only be permitted if expressly authorized by the respective aerodrome administrator and the local ATS authority (if any).
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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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+ 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.