Model aircraft or RPA with maximum takeoff weight less than 250g

Published in Aug 02, 2018 04:30 PM

Model aircraft and RPA up to 250 grams are exempted from several requirements. Flying these aircraft is allowed by ANAC under full responsibility of the pilot.

These aircraft are not required to be registered or inscribed at ANAC.

You are not required to perform an operational risk assessment.

There is no age restriction for flying model aircraft.

You need to be at least 18 years to operate RPA (non-recreational flight).

Operation can only be commenced if, considering wind and other known meteorological conditions, there is sufficient autonomy to perform the flight and to land safely at the intended location.

INFORMATION FOR FOREIGNERS:

Small UAS (model aircraft or RPA up to 25 kg design operated within VLOS up to 400 feet) can be inscribed online and free-of-charge, accessing https://sistemas.anac.gov.br/sisant/. In order to complete the process, you need to enter a valid Brazilian individual taxpayer identification number or a corporate taxpayer identification number. To obtain an individual or corporate taxpayer identification number, access http://www.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Aplicacoes/ATCTA/CpfEstrangeiro/defaulting.htm and follow the procedures. You should also note that your registration number shall be displayed on your drone (you can use engraving or labels) and accessible without the need of using tools.