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Drone Rules for Praia do Cedro
Ubatuba, São Paulo (sp)
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Praia do Cedro, São Paulo, Brazil
Lat: -23.4596 • Lng: -45.0351
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Your proposed rule edit for Praia do Cedro 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 Praia do Cedro. For better clarity and accuracy, please provide a polygonal outline that accurately represents the boundaries of Praia do Cedro.
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- https://publicacoes.decea.mil.br/publicacao/ICA-100-40 — The operational limits for recreational and commercial flights 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) Praia do Cedro (also known as Cedrinho) in Ubatuba, SP, is located within the open regulatory airspace under DECEA's ICA 100-40 framework. Drone operations are permitted without prior DECEA coordination, provided the flight remains at or below |
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Praia do Cedro is a hidden, pristine gem located along the central coast of Ubatuba. Accessible only via a steep dirt trail or by boat, this tiny horseshoe-shaped beach is framed by dense, vibrant Atlantic Forest and dramatic rocky shores. Its emerald-green waters are remarkably calm, making it a spectacular niche spot for capturing jaw-dropping coastal contrasts. Geographically, it sits completely clear of restricted airport approach corridors, placing it under standard low-altitude airspace provisions. Because it is exceptionally small and narrow, the beach leaves almost no margin for error. On sunny weekends or holidays, even a small group of visitors can easily blanket the usable sand area. Under ANAC regulations, you must maintain a strict horizontal safety buffer of 30 meters (100 feet) from any non-consenting people. To fly legally, you will likely need to launch from the rocky clearings at the edge of the beach rather than the central sand. Furthermore, the steep coastal cliffs directly behind the beach can block satellite signals—causing your drone to lose GPS positioning—and generate sudden, tricky wind drafts off the tree canopy. Pilots should maintain strict visual line of sight (VLOS) at all times.
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+ Praia do Cedro is a hidden, pristine gem located along the central coast of Ubatuba. Accessible only via a steep dirt trail or by boat, this tiny horseshoe-shaped beach is framed by dense, vibrant Atlantic Forest and dramatic rocky shores. Its emerald-green waters are remarkably calm, making it a spectacular niche spot for capturing jaw-dropping coastal contrasts. Geographically, it sits completely clear of restricted airport approach corridors, placing it under standard low-altitude airspace provisions. + + Because it is exceptionally small and narrow, the beach leaves almost no margin for error. On sunny weekends or holidays, even a small group of visitors can easily blanket the usable sand area. Under ANAC regulations, you must maintain a strict horizontal safety buffer of 30 meters (100 feet) from any non-consenting people. To fly legally, you will likely need to launch from the rocky clearings at the edge of the beach rather than the central sand. Furthermore, the steep coastal cliffs directly behind the beach can block satellite signals—causing your drone to lose GPS positioning—and generate sudden, tricky wind drafts off the tree canopy. Pilots should maintain strict visual line of sight (VLOS) at all times.