Flight zones · Uruguay
Where you can (and can't) fly in Uruguay
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.
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.
Verify officially before flying
Source: DINACIA — Dirección Nacional de Aviación Civil e Infraestructura Aeronáutica (Uruguay's Civil Aviation Authority)
Open official siteLast 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.