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Drone Rules for Hospital Garcia de Orta

Almada, Setúbal (Setúbal) • Portugal
Av. Torrado da Silva, 2805-267 Almada, Portugal
Lat: 38.6743 • Lng: -9.17685

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Jun 1, 2026 12:53 PM Approved • Initial rule details submitted from the map.
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Summary — Open-category drone flights are completely restricted around the Hospital Garcia de Orta Heliport in the city of Almada, Setúbal district, to safeguard urgent medical helicopter transports. This protective envelope prevents dangerous airspace conflicts during critical patient arrivals.
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An analysis of the low-altitude flight corridors surrounding the Hospital Garcia de Orta Heliport highlights its critical importance as a major medical gateway serving the Almada municipality and the broader Setúbal district. Situated near key transit lines on the south bank of the Tagus River, this helipad experiences unpredictable emergency helicopter traffic transporting trauma and critical care patients. To eliminate the risk of a catastrophic mid-air collision with unmanned aircraft, rigorous safety boundaries are enforced over this urban medical facility. In compliance with Portuguese Decree-Law under Regulamento 1093/2016, all open-category drone operations are strictly prohibited within the safe radius of this infrastructure, and flights can only legally proceed with explicit, prior authorization from ANAC.

                                

                            

                            

                                

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+ An analysis of the low-altitude flight corridors surrounding the Hospital Garcia de Orta Heliport highlights its critical importance as a major medical gateway serving the Almada municipality and the broader Setúbal district. Situated near key transit lines on the south bank of the Tagus River, this helipad experiences unpredictable emergency helicopter traffic transporting trauma and critical care patients. To eliminate the risk of a catastrophic mid-air collision with unmanned aircraft, rigorous safety boundaries are enforced over this urban medical facility. In compliance with Portuguese Decree-Law under Regulamento 1093/2016, all open-category drone operations are strictly prohibited within the safe radius of this infrastructure, and flights can only legally proceed with explicit, prior authorization from ANAC.