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South America drone rules

Uruguay drone laws for travelers

Uruguay is manageable for coastal and rural work if registered and kept away from sensitive airspace.

DINACIA

Uruguay

Register or certify first

DINACIA registration

Uruguay is manageable for coastal and rural work if registered and kept away from sensitive airspace.

Bring it

No blanket import ban found; carry DINACIA registration.

Register it

DINACIA online drone registration is available.

Fly it

Allowed subject to DINACIA rules, registration, and published recreational-zone constraints.

Map check

Use DINACIA or UTM resources and avoid aerodromes, controlled/restricted areas, and unapproved urban/event flights.

Before you travel

  1. 01Register with DINACIA.
  2. 02Confirm operator qualification or permit needs for non-recreational work.
  3. 03Request area or airspace authorization for controlled or non-standard flights.

Operating notes

Max altitude
120 m AGL general ceiling; some recreational zones are lower.
Recreational
Allowed subject to DINACIA rules, registration, and published recreational-zone constraints.
Commercial work
Paid or non-recreational work may need operator permission, qualification, and operational authorization.
Airspace
Use DINACIA or UTM resources and avoid aerodromes, controlled/restricted areas, and unapproved urban/event flights.