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Uruguay

South America

DINACIA — Resolución 291/2014

Uruguay regulates drones under DINACIA's Resolución 291/2014, still in force. Recreational 'minor' drones (up to 25 kg) need no registration, licence or authorization: just stay under 120 m, in visual weather conditions and always within line of sight — likely the simplest regime among the South American countries Dronn covers.

Max altitude

120 m

Limit of 120 m AGL for 'minor' devices (up to 25 kg) used recreationally/for sport, the category that covers almost every tourist drone.

Operator registration

Not required

No registration is required for 'minor' drones (up to 25 kg) used recreationally. 'Medium' drones (25-260 kg) instead need to be entered in a technical registry (a sequential number to display on the drone, not a real registration mark) through the official Registro de Drones (utm.dinacia.gub.uy), free of charge.

Pilot license

Not required

No licence, certificate or operator permit is required for 'minor' devices (up to 25 kg) used recreationally. 'Medium' devices (25-260 kg) instead require an 'Operator Permit' issued after a theoretical-practical exam.

Zones to avoid

Forbidden in every category unless expressly authorized: carrying passengers, international flights, prohibited/restricted zones, flying over populated areas or gatherings, and airport traffic zones/controlled airspace. Always in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) and direct line of sight.

What isn't 100% confirmed yet

Data verified against the text of Resolución DINACIA 291/2014, still the base regulation according to a 2025 circular (not independently verified in this research). No explicit exception for foreign tourists or drones already registered elsewhere is stated in the text consulted.

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Source: DINACIA — Dirección Nacional de Aviación Civil e Infraestructura Aeronáutica (Uruguay's Civil Aviation Authority)

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Last checked: 2026-08

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Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.