Drone Rules for Presidente Prudente State Airport
Critical No-Fly Zone covering Presidente Prudente Airport (SBDN). All unauthorized drone flights are strictly prohibited within this airspace to eliminate collision risks with commercial flights and regional executive traffic. Only exceptional operations with explicit DECEA clearance via SARPAS NG are permitted.
Presidente Prudente Airport (SBDN), managed by ASP (Aeroportos Paulistas), is a vital regional hub in western São Paulo, handling scheduled commercial passenger jets and intensive executive and training aviation. Because the airfield sits close to the urban area, commercial turboprops and jets operate at low altitudes over surrounding highways and residential sectors during takeoff and landing. Spontaneous or recreational drone flights within the airfield perimeter or its active approach funnels are completely banned under federal law (Brazilian Penal Code, Art. 261).
Regulatory Authorities: DECEA, ANAC, and ASP Aeroportos Paulistas.
Primary Framework: ICA 100-40 (DECEA) and Article 261 of the Brazilian Penal Code.
Flight Planning Portal: Operational safety grids and airspace restrictions are managed via SARPAS NG and Aisweb.