Drone Rules for Parque Estadual do Juquery
You can legally fly your drone at Parque Estadual do Juquery, as the airspace is entirely open for responsible use. To ensure a safe and successful flight, you must register your drone with ANAC/ANATEL, request flight clearance via the SARPAS system, maintain a safe distance from other hikers on the trails, and strictl
The airspace over the magnificent Juquery State Park is open to responsible drone flight operations under strict ecological preservation and safety guidelines. Characterized by its unique savanna-like biome, the park offers vast open vistas that are perfect for capturing the contrast between the green hills and the typical cerrado flora. To protect this sensitive biodiversity hotspot, pilots must balance their aerial activities with the conservation of local species and visitor safety.
Regulatory Framework & Permissions: Drone operations are allowed for recreational and landscape capturing. All pilots must ensure their equipment is fully registered with ANAC and ANATEL, and flights must strictly follow DECEA regulations (ICA 100-40) for unmanned aircraft.
Flight Authorization & Coordination: Standard recreational flights over the general open trails do not require a specialized individual environmental permit, but you must log your flight intent and secure normal clearance through the SARPAS portal. For professional, commercial, or documentary media productions inside the park boundaries, obtaining prior written authorization from the park's management is mandatory.
Geofencing & Flight Conditions: The park's coordinates are not permanently blocked by manufacturer-level Red Zones in drone firmware, meaning your aircraft will unlock and take off normally. Contudo, os pilotos devem ter atenção redobrada com as condições de vento que podem ocorrer nas áreas mais elevadas e de serra, que podem afetar a estabilidade do aparelho.
Environmental & Spatial Restrictions: To keep your flights legal, drones must never disturb or closely track local wildlife, especially endemic birds or animals native to the cerrado. Além disso, os operadores devem manter uma distância segura e respeitável dos visitantes que percorrem as trilhas (como a Trilha do Ovo do Ingá) para proteger a privacidade e a segurança pública.
Legal Penalties: Operating a drone recklessly over visitors, harassing wildlife, or flying without a valid SARPAS clearance will lead to immediate flight termination by environmental rangers. Violations are subject to equipment confiscation, heavy administrative fines under state environmental laws, and criminal prosecution under Article 261 of the Brazilian Penal Code for endangering airspace safety.