Parque Estadual do Caracol

State

Rio Grande do Sul (RS)

Municipality

Canela

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Recreational Drone Flight Status

❌ RECREATIONAL FLIGHTS PROHIBITED

Drone operations by visitors and hobby pilots are not authorized inside protected park sectors without prior environmental authorization.

This restriction applies to:

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

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Main Restricted Areas

Restrictions apply throughout the park including:

❌ Caracol Waterfall sectors
❌ Observation decks and viewpoints
❌ Forest trail systems
❌ Ecological preservation zones
❌ Visitor circulation areas
❌ Wildlife-sensitive sectors
❌ Native forest conservation regions

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Why Drone Flights Are Restricted

Environmental Protection

The park preserves:

• Atlantic Forest ecosystems
• Protected wildlife habitats
• Native vegetation corridors
• Waterfall environmental integrity

Public Safety Concerns

Restrictions help prevent:

• Accidents near viewpoints
• Unsafe operations above tourists
• Distractions in crowded areas
• Noise disturbance in protected sectors

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Commercial / Professional Operations

⚠ ONLY POSSIBLE WITH PRIOR AUTHORIZATION

Exceptional operations may require:

• Authorization from environmental authorities
• Operational safety assessment
• DECEA airspace approval
• Full ANAC compliance

Authorization reference: https://www.parquecaracol.com.br/

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Applicable Regulations

Drone operations may be regulated under:

• Rio Grande do Sul environmental regulations
• Federal Law 9.605/1998
• ANAC RBAC-E No. 94
• DECEA ICA 100-40

Possible Infractions

Unauthorized operations may involve:

• Environmental violations
• Unsafe tourism operations
• Wildlife disturbance
• Unauthorized commercial filming

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Enforcement & Penalties

Possible enforcement actions include:

• Environmental administrative fines
• Immediate flight interruption
• Removal from park sectors
• Equipment seizure in severe cases

Supervising Authorities

• Rio Grande do Sul environmental authorities
• Park administration
• Brazilian aviation authorities

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Additional Restriction Factors

Operational enforcement may intensify during:

• High tourism periods
• Environmental monitoring activities
• School visitation programs
• Adverse weather conditions