Decision was announced at a hearing in the House of Representatives; Brazil is the 2nd largest drone market in the Americas
The CEO of Anac (National Civil Aviation Agency), Roberto Honorato, announced on the 3rd (27.MAI.2025), in the House of Representatives, the opening of public debates for changes in drone regulation.
“Last week, Anac approved a public hearing for complete restructuring of the regulation. It is a much expected change.”said Hononato. According to him, the international rules applied to the use of unmanned aircraft will also be evaluated.
The announcement was made in a joint debate in industry, commerce and services committees; and of road and transportation of the House. The event was proposed by Deputies (PSDB-SP), (PSDB-SP) and (MDB-RR).
Anatel (National Telecommunications Agency) and Decea (Department of Airspace Control), linked to the Aeronautics Command, supported the review of current standards. DECEA has demanded guarantees for flight safety in the country.
Potential Market
According to Vitor Lippi, Brazil is currently the 2nd largest market for drones in the Americas, behind only the United States. Sector revenues reach US $ 373 million (more than $ 2.1 billion) in the country, he said by proposing the public hearing.
“The estimate for growth of this market reaches 25%”said Vitor Lippi. Said he “It makes a lot of sense to invest in drones”. For him, Congress can also collaborate with improvements in regulation.
Government support
The president of Abdron (Brazilian Association of Drone Companies), Pedro Curcio Junior, charged government incentives. “We need support, in 10 years the sector will be one of the largest job and income generators”he declared.
Unmanned aircraft have different sizes and multiple applications. The National Drone Delivery System is worldwide highlight. Technology is also used in agriculture, environment, public safety and urbanism.
On the other hand, cases of use of these equipment for illicit activities have also been recorded, such as drug trafficking and grenade launching between factions in Rio de Janeiro.
Anac’s registration brings together about 150,000 drones, of which 50,000 recreations. It is estimated, however, that the total reach 500 thousand.
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