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On June 1st, the RBAC-E (Brazilian Special Civil Aviation Regulation) no. 94, approved at the end of 2021. The text presents new requirements and specifications on the use of drones, including by companies.
Given the popularization and low cost of unmanned aircraft for civil use, better known as drones, A series of accidents and lawsuits have been recorded over the years.
A ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency) established a series of updated requirements to control the use of equipment and reduce the number of cases.
Among the new rules, the regulation establishes that the minimum age to remotely pilot this type of equipment is 18 years old. A license for aircraft weighing up to 25 kg will not be required, however, registration on the ANC website is mandatory.
Also according to the new regulation, the use of drones within 30 meters of people not involved in their operation, the transport of people, animals and dangerous items and the autonomous operation of unmanned aircraft will not be permitted.
The document also requires the signing of insurance covering damage to third parties for flights with drones weighing more than 25 kg and also a license and qualification for flights above 400 feet, which is equivalent to 120 meters in height.
According to lawyer Gabriel de Britto Silva, specialized in digital law, the use of drones presents great risks, including their substantial weight and the great possibility of falling, in addition to the risk of collision in the airspace between drones and aircraft accompanied by crew. .
“In addition, there are also issues relating to the violation of people’s privacy, considering that a drone also represents a monitoring tool”, highlighted Britto.
According to the lawyer, currently anyone can purchase a drone, whether for recreational or commercial purposes, in which case authorization from Anac is required.
“In any case, it is necessary to think seriously and in depth about the use, commercialization and responsibility for the use of these unmanned flying objects”, he continued.
The new rules remain in force and, according to Anac, the next step is to promote sustainable and safe development for the sector. The agency hopes that RBAC-E 94 will establish the conditions for the operation of unmanned aircraft in Brazil, considering the current stage of development of this technology.
