Parque Lage

State

Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

Municipality

Rio de Janeiro

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Recreational Drone Flight Status

❌ RECREATIONAL FLIGHTS PROHIBITED

Drone operations by visitors, hobby pilots, and tourists are not authorized inside Parque Lage public areas.

This restriction applies to:

• Recreational drone use
• Tourist aerial filming
• FPV recreational operations
• Low-altitude flights near visitors

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Commercial / Professional Drone Operations

⚠ ONLY POSSIBLE WITH PRIOR AUTHORIZATION

Professional aerial filming or institutional drone operations may be authorized after approval from responsible authorities.

Potential requirements may include:

• Park administration authorization
• Operational safety evaluation
• DECEA airspace authorization
• Full ANAC compliance

Authorization reference: https://parquelage.com.br/

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Main Restricted Areas

Drone restrictions apply throughout:

❌ Historic mansion sectors
❌ Internal gardens
❌ Forest trails
❌ Cultural event areas
❌ Visitor circulation zones
❌ Tijuca Forest access sectors
❌ Environmental preservation areas

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Why Recreational Flights Are Prohibited

Cultural & Heritage Protection

The park contains:

• Protected historical architecture
• Cultural activity sectors
• Artistic and educational environments

Environmental Preservation

The area protects:

• Atlantic Forest vegetation
• Wildlife habitats
• Ecological corridors connected to Tijuca Forest

Public Safety Concerns

Restrictions help prevent:

• Unsafe operations near tourists
• Disturbance during cultural activities
• Accidents in crowded public sectors
• Privacy and security risks

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Applicable Regulations

Drone operations may be regulated under:

• Cultural heritage protection regulations
• Environmental preservation rules
• Federal Law 9.605/1998
• ANAC RBAC-E No. 94
• DECEA ICA 100-40

Possible Infractions

Unauthorized operations may involve:

• Heritage preservation violations
• Unsafe tourism-area operations
• Environmental disturbance
• Unauthorized aerial filming

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Enforcement & Penalties

Possible enforcement actions include:

• Administrative fines
• Immediate operational interruption
• Removal from park sectors
• Equipment seizure in severe cases

Supervising Authorities

• Parque Lage administration
• Environmental authorities
• Brazilian aviation authorities

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Additional Restriction Factors

Operational enforcement may intensify during:

• High tourism periods
• Cultural exhibitions
• Educational activities
• Public events