The Brazilian agency responsible for drone safety, ANAC, has provided many internet-accessible details on flying for fun or work. The highlights are enumerated below. For more details go to the link above. Are drones allowed in Brazil? According to ANAC, drone use is allowed in Brazil, subject to ANAC regulations. Read on for more details. Here are the most important rules to know for flying a drone in Brazil: Remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) are divided into three classes based on their maximum takeoff weight, which includes battery/fuel and any possible payload. This classification is only applicable to RPA and not to model aircraft. Class 1 - Maximum takeoff weight greater than 150 kg Class 2 - Maximum takeoff weight greater than 25 kg and less than 150 kg Class 3 - Maximum takeoff weight less than 25 kg Model aircraft or RPA with a maximum takeoff weight of less than 250g RPA with a maximum takeoff weight greater than 250g and less than 25 kg Flying your drones in Brazil is legally allowed. National Civil Aviation Authority established Brazil’s drone regulations and rules that all recreational and commercial drone operators must follow. If your drone weighs more than 250 grams, it must be registered with ANAC, just like almost every other country. Drone pilots must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Drone pilots cannot operate more than one drone at the same time. Drone pilots must always maintain a visual line of sight with their drones. Drone pilots flying a drone that weighs over .55 lbs (250g) must hold insurance that covers damage to third parties. Any drone that weighs over .55 lbs (250g) must be registered in ANAC’s Unmanned Aircraft System (SISANT), and the registration ID must be accessible on the UAV. Access the registry here. As a general rule, drones that weigh over .55 lbs (250g) may only fly in areas 98 feet (30m) or more away from people not involved in the flight, under the full responsibility of the pilot operator and according to rules of use of the Department of Airspace Control (DECEA) airspace. If there is a protective barrier between the equipment and the persons specified, this distance need not be observed. Flying is not allowed over prisons, military facilities, or other critical infrastructure. Flying is not allowed 98 feet (30m) or less from a building. Flying is not allowed over people. If flying three to five nautical miles from an airport, the maximum altitude allowed is 100 feet. If flying five miles from an airport, the maximum altitude allowed is 100 to 400 feet. Flights closer to an airport than three miles require a NOTAM issued by SARPAS. To fly a drone that weighs over .55 lbs (250g) closer than 98 feet (30m) to people, the people must agree in advance to the operation. Autonomous operations of drones (that is, the use of drones where the remote pilot cannot intervene) are prohibited. Autonomous drone operations differ from automated drone operations, in which the remote pilot can intervene at any point. Depending on the details of your operations, a license might be required. Permit and registration Any drone above 250 g has to be registered in Brazil. The age limit for such drones is 18, and you must have third-party insurance. Before you can fly your drone in Brazil, if your quadcopter weighs more than 250 grams, it must be registered. If you plan to fly in prohibited zones such as historical sites to get close footage or during nighttime. You will need to email rpas.ggcp@anac.gov.br to get a letter of authorization. To strengthen your case to make the whole approval process easier, you will need the following documents: A valid proof of drone insurance. A valid proof of remote pilot license. Drone serial number/model / make. Your contact information. Flight plan and risk assessment.