Since launching RBAC-E94 in May 2017, ANAC has determined that operations with drones above 400 ft (121 m) and with a range of more than 500 meters must be carried out with equipment that has a Special RPA Airworthiness Certificate (CAER), as well as being carried out by a pilot qualified by ANAC.
However, 99% (estimated figure) of the operations carried out in Brazil do not comply with the regulation. And what's worse! Most national drone manufacturers advise their customers to fly outside the law. They even offer tips and suggestions on how to circumvent the rules.
But what many companies buying equipment or services don't know is that flying outside the law can have serious consequences for both the company and the drone operator. Among the sanctions are fines of up to R$30,000.00, seizure of the equipment, revocation of licenses, criminal prosecution for violating airspace security and imprisonment of the operator.
There's a reason for all this: when it comes to airspace, an accident, however simple, can take lives. So as much as you might be led to ignore the fact that there is legislation regulating the sector, think about it. Think about it. And answer the following question: is your drone operation within the law?
XMobots
Currently, the only drone in Brazil authorized by ANAC to fly above 400 feet and with a range of 2km is the Arator 5B, manufactured by XMobots. It took 12 months of hard work, tests and more tests to arrive at a version of the equipment that met all the safety requirements demanded by ANAC. As a result, we were able to provide our customers with a 100% approved operation, without risk and with total respect for users. All this in a product with a competitive price, financed by Finame and the BNDES Card.
Are you flying within the law? Is it worth the risk? Think about it.