ANAC Res. 806: model aircraft over 250 g only away from third parties in VLOS/EVLOS; drones up to 250 g in VLOS/EVLOS; both subject to DECEA
Verified from official sourcesResolução 806, arts. 3º e 4ºVersion 1Effective -Verified 2 October 2026
In plain language
ANAC permits recreational model aircraft (aeromodelos) with a flight weight above 250 gramas only in areas distant from third parties, in VLOS or EVLOS, under the operator's full responsibility and as DECEA permits use of the airspace, and permits UA up to 250 gramas in VLOS or EVLOS under the operator's full responsibility and as DECEA permits use of the airspace.
Requirement as structured
ANAC permits recreational model aircraft (aeromodelos) with a flight weight above 250 gramas only in areas distant from third parties, in VLOS or EVLOS, under the operator's full responsibility and as DECEA permits use of the airspace, and permits UA up to 250 gramas in VLOS or EVLOS under the operator's full responsibility and as DECEA permits use of the airspace.
Original regulatory text
Art. 3º A operação de aeromodelos de peso em voo acima de 250 (duzentas e cinquenta) gramas somente será permitida pela ANAC em áreas distantes de terceiros, em VLOS ou EVLOS, sob total responsabilidade do seu operador, conforme permitido o uso do espaço aéreo pelo DECEA. Art. 4º A operação de UA de até 250 (duzentas e cinquenta) gramas de peso em voo será permitida pela ANAC em VLOS ou EVLOS, sob total responsabilidade do seu operador, conforme permitido o uso do espaço aéreo pelo DECEA.
Applies when
- scope
- res806_operations
- caveat
- Airspace permission is DECEA's (SARPAS); not reviewed. Drone Assistant does not evaluate any location.