Drone Rules for Morro da Boa Vista
Fly Status: Highly Restricted / Conditional Authorization Required The Morro do Boa Vista is an Area of Relevant Ecological Interest (ARIE). Recreational drone use is generally prohibited to preserve the Atlantic Forest ecosystem.
Explanation The Morro do Boa Vista is a protected conservation unit managed by the municipality of Joinville. Because it houses the local zoo-botanical garden and a protected forest, it is not an open area for hobbyist flight.
Why recreational flight is effectively banned:
Conservation Status: As an ARIE (Area of Relevant Ecological Interest), the site is subject to strict environmental management. The disturbance caused by drones to local fauna is considered an infraction under municipal environmental law.
Public Safety: The mirante and botanical areas are high-traffic points for pedestrians. Flying drones here violates the 30-meter safety buffer required by ANAC (RBAC 94).
Institutional Enforcement: The area is actively monitored by the municipal administration. Unauthorized operations can lead to intervention by local security forces and potential seizure of equipment.
How to operate legally:
Formal Authorization: You must submit a formal request to the Secretaria de Meio Ambiente de Joinville. Authorization is typically granted only for academic research, professional documentaries, or official municipal projects.
Flight Planning: Even with local municipal approval, you must file a plan via SARPAS NG.
Technical Compliance: Your drone must be registered with ANAC (SISANT), and you must have RETA insurance for any approved professional/institutional operation.