Brazil’s Drone Laws 2025: Ultimate Guide to Regulations, Rules & Penalties
ANAC is Brazil’s primary regulator for drones, issuing RBAC-E No. 94 and overseeing registrations, pilot licensing, and airworthiness certification. DECEA manages airspace and flight permissions through the SARPAS system, including required distances from airports of 5.4 km at low altitude and about 9 km when flying up to 120 m. ANATEL regulates drone radio equipment and requires ANATEL certification labels on controllers and transmitters, with non-certified gear subject to fines or seizure. Drones in Brazil are classified by weight into Class 3 up to 25 kg, Class 2 from 25 kg to 150 kg, and Class 1 above 150 kg.