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Drone Rules for Lagoa do Peri

Florianópolis, State of Santa Catarina (sc) • Brazil
Lagoa do Peri - Pântano do Sul, Florianópolis - SC, Brazil
Lat: -27.734 • Lng: -48.5262

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Your proposed rule edit for Lagoa do Peri has been reviewed. The submitted source supports the claim that drone operations are permitted up to 40 meters without prior DECEA coordination under specific conditions. However, the proposed outline appears to be a line segment rather than a polygon representing the actual area of Lagoa do Peri. For better clarity and accuracy, please provide a polygonal outline that accurately represents the boundaries of Lagoa do Peri.
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  • https://publicacoes.decea.mil.br/publicacao/ICA-100-40 — The operational limits for rural and environmental lake zones without formal coordination are defined under the standard operations framework of DECEA ICA 100-40, which permits low-altitude flights (up to 40m) provided all ANAC safety distances from people are maintained.
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Rule category Ground Air
Flight status Unknown Allowed
Summary Open with Limitations (No Coordination Required up to 40 meters / 130 feet) Lagoa do Peri (Florianópolis, SC) operates within the open regulatory airspace under DECEA's ICA 100-40 framework. Drone flights are permitted without prior DECEA coordination, provided the aircraft stays at or below 40 meters (130 feet).
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Lagoa do Peri is a large freshwater lagoon surrounded by dense Atlantic Forest in the southern region of Florianópolis. Because it is located well away from the busy approach and departure paths of Florianópolis International Airport (FLN) and sits in a highly spacious, low-density area, its physical boundaries are extremely straightforward to navigate. This makes it an ideal, hassle-free location for clear polygonal mapping and straightforward drone flights compared to complex, narrow urban corridors.

While the airspace itself is wide open and highly accessible up to 40 meters without pre-scheduling, the lagoon is situated within a municipal nature park. Pilots must ensure they do not harass or film local wildlife, such as the endangered broad-snouted caimans or native bird species inhabiting the shores. The vast open water surface provides excellent clear line-of-sight (VLOS) conditions, but operators should remain mindful of typical lake wind shears and avoid flying too close to the forested hillsides where GPS signals could occasionally be obstructed.
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+ Lagoa do Peri is a large freshwater lagoon surrounded by dense Atlantic Forest in the southern region of Florianópolis. Because it is located well away from the busy approach and departure paths of Florianópolis International Airport (FLN) and sits in a highly spacious, low-density area, its physical boundaries are extremely straightforward to navigate. This makes it an ideal, hassle-free location for clear polygonal mapping and straightforward drone flights compared to complex, narrow urban corridors.
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+ While the airspace itself is wide open and highly accessible up to 40 meters without pre-scheduling, the lagoon is situated within a municipal nature park. Pilots must ensure they do not harass or film local wildlife, such as the endangered broad-snouted caimans or native bird species inhabiting the shores. The vast open water surface provides excellent clear line-of-sight (VLOS) conditions, but operators should remain mindful of typical lake wind shears and avoid flying too close to the forested hillsides where GPS signals could occasionally be obstructed.