Can you fly your drone in Brazil?
Whether you can fly depends on your drone, your registration and exactly where you fly. Here is what applies: key rules, no-fly zones and the official sources, in one place.
Regulator
ANAC
Framework
RBAC nº 100 (Resolução ANAC nº 805/2026) + Resolução ANAC nº 806/2026 (up to 250 g and model aircraft) + ICA 100-40 (DECEA, 2026)
Pilot credential
Remote Pilot Certificate
MAIN RULES
- Maximum height: 120 m (400 ft) AGL (ANAC); recreational flights: no more than 60 m (200 ft) AGL (DECEA, ICA 100-40)
- Drones weighing more than 250 g: mandatory registration with SISANT (ANAC)
- Drones up to 250 g do not need to be registered with SISANT (ANAC Resolução nº 806). As of 1 July 2026 (ICA 100-40), flights also require authorization through SARPAS (DECEA) for these drones. Drones over 250 g must be registered with SISANT.
- Airport Flight Restriction Zones (FRZ) (ICA 100-40, in force since 1 July 2026): around the aerodrome (ZEA), the FRZ starts at ground level out to 1,740 m; you stay below it by flying up to 100 ft (30 m) beyond 1,740 m, 200 ft (60 m) beyond 2,350 m, 300 ft beyond 2,960 m and 400 ft beyond 3,570 m. In the approach and take-off sectors (ZAD), the FRZ starts at ground level out to 3,550 m; after that: 100 ft beyond 3,550 m, 200 ft beyond 4,480 m, 300 ft beyond 5,400 m and 400 ft beyond 6,320 m. Flying inside the FRZ requires a Termo de Coordenação and a SARPAS request at least 4 calendar days in advance.
- Recreational flights (ICA 100-40, art. 32): maximum height of 200 ft (60 m) AGL and maximum horizontal distance of 300 m. Near aerodromes, the FRZ bands apply – check in SARPAS.
- Always keep the drone within direct line of sight (VLOS)
- Minimum distance of 30 m from people not involved in the operation
- Every flight requires airspace access authorization through SARPAS (DECEA), including drones up to 250 g. Minimum advance notice: 30 minutes in the open category; 4 or 8 calendar days for operations intersecting an FRZ or restricted areas, BVLOS or above 400 ft. Recreational flights in an EAC designated for recreation are exempt.
- Transmission equipment must be certified by ANATEL
- Night flights: the drone must have navigation lights (ICA 100-40, art. 20)
- Pilots under 18 must always be accompanied by a pilot over 18 who is responsible for the operation
- Non-recreational use of drones over 250 g (RBAC nº 100): insurance covering third-party damage is mandatory. Passing the ANAC theory exam (RBAC 100.13(b)) is waived until 31 December 2026 (Resolução nº 805/2026, art. 2).
No-fly zones and restrictions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence or certificate to fly a drone in Brazil?
In Brazil, the credential to know about is the Remote Pilot Certificate. Whether you need it depends on your drone's weight and how you fly — ANAC runs the scheme, and the official sources below spell out exactly when it applies.
Can I fly a drone as a tourist or foreign visitor in Brazil?
Yes — visitors may fly recreationally, but Brazil tightened its rules in mid-2026: RBAC 100 replaced the old regulation in June, and as of 1 July 2026 virtually every flight, even with a sub-250 g drone, needs a free SARPAS airspace authorization from DECEA. Drones over 250 g must also be registered in SISANT, which accepts foreign passports. Insurance is only required for non-recreational use. Rules for foreign pilots can change, so always double-check with ANAC before you travel, and see the official sources below.
What are the most important drone rules in Brazil?
The short version: Maximum height: 120 m (400 ft) AGL (ANAC); recreational flights: no more than 60 m (200 ft) AGL (DECEA, ICA 100-40). On top of that: Drones weighing more than 250 g: mandatory registration with SISANT (ANAC). Also: Drones up to 250 g do not need to be registered with SISANT (ANAC Resolução nº 806). As of 1 July 2026 (ICA 100-40), flights also require authorization through SARPAS (DECEA) for these drones. Drones over 250 g must be registered with SISANT. These are central aviation rules — location-specific airspace, land, nature, privacy and photography requirements can also apply in Brazil, so always check the official sources.
Where am I not allowed to fly a drone in Brazil?
What you need to avoid are the restricted zones — typically around airports, prisons, military areas and protected nature areas. You'll find the official map for Brazil under Sources below, and the DroneKoll app shows current NOTAMs (temporary airspace restrictions) for Brazil.
Who regulates drone flying in Brazil?
Drone flying in Brazil is regulated by ANAC. The airspace itself is managed by DECEA. You will find both organisations' official pages under Sources below — those are the links worth bookmarking.
Good to know
OFFICIAL SOURCES
- ANAC — Drones (Rules and Registration)Official website of the National Civil Aviation Agency, featuring all the rules, categories, and requirements for dronesgov.br
- SISANT — Drone Registration (ANAC)Mandatory registration system for drones weighing more than 250g. Register as PR (recreational) or PP (professional)gov.br
- SARPAS — Flight Authorization (DECEA)DECEA system for requesting airspace access authorization, including for drones up to 250 g. Required before every flightservicos.decea.mil.br
- ANATEL — Equipment CertificationCheck whether your drone's transmitter is certified by ANATEL for use in Brazilgov.br
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- AISWEB — NOTAMs and aeronautical charts (DECEA)Active NOTAMs and official DECEA aeronautical charts to check for temporary restrictionsaisweb.decea.mil.br
- ANAC — Frequently asked questions about SISANT (drone registration)ANAC's official answers about SISANT registration, including for foreignersgov.br
- RBAC nº 100 — Complete technical standardBrazilian Civil Aviation Regulation No. 100 (replaces RBAC-E nº 94) — full text applicable to dronesanac.gov.br
Always consult the official sources from ANAC and DECEA before flying. This page is a guide — not a legal authority. Brazil applies RBAC nº 100 and Resolução nº 806 (ANAC, since June 2026) and ICA 100-40 (DECEA, since July 2026), with mandatory authorization through SARPAS.
The app
The whole picture, up to date — in your pocket
DroneKoll shows weather and current NOTAMs on the map — with a flight log and checklists built in.
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