Can you fly your drone in Argentina?
Whether you can fly depends on your drone, your registration and exactly where you fly. Here is what applies: key rules, no-fly zones and the official sources, in one place.
Regulator
ANAC Argentina
Framework
RAAC Parte 100/101/102 (Res. ANAC 550/2025; Parte 100 amended by Res. ANAC 312/2026)
Pilot credential
Remote Pilot License (RPA)
KEY RULES
- Maximum altitude: 122 m (400 ft) above ground level in the open category (uncontrolled airspace)
- Open category: flying within aerodrome control zones (CTR) is prohibited. In controlled airspace, within 5 km of runway thresholds: maximum 43 m and never in the approach or take-off surfaces; greater height requires authorization from the air navigation service provider.
- Heliports: flying within 1 nautical mile (1.85 km) of the reference point (HRP) is prohibited; between 1 and 2 nautical miles, maximum 150 ft (46 m) above the heliport, unless coordinated in advance.
- Flying is prohibited over military, security or prison facilities and within 1 nautical mile (1.85 km) of them; over refineries, power plants or fuel depots without the owner's permission; and within 25 m (vertically or laterally) of high-voltage power lines.
- You must keep a safe distance from people and buildings not involved in the operation.
- Always keep the drone within direct line of sight (VLOS) in the open category
- Piloting or acting as an observer within 8 hours of consuming alcohol or under the influence of psychoactive substances is prohibited.
- Night flights: ANAC Res. 312/2026 (May 2026) removed the general restriction in RAAC 100; ANAC's guidance still lists night operations under the specific category — check with ANAC before flying at night.
- Drones weighing less than 250 g are exempt from registration, licensing and mandatory insurance (Resolución 550/2025, August 2025). Drones from 250 g to 25 kg do not require a pilot license, but must be registered digitally with ANAC in the Casillero Aeronáutico Digital (CAD).
- Drones weighing ≥250 g: mandatory registration with CAD (ANAC) — no pilot license required in the open category
- Operations in the specific category (25–150 kg or urban flights/BVLOS) require a pilot license, medical certification, and a commercial operator certificate
- The open category allows drones from 250 g to less than 25 kg without prior authorization (rotary-wing drones with no weight limit only in rural areas, outside CTRs and restricted airspace)
No-fly zones and restrictions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence or certificate to fly a drone in Argentina?
In Argentina, the credential to know about is the Remote Pilot License (RPA). Whether you need it depends on your drone's weight and how you fly — ANAC Argentina runs the scheme, and the official sources below spell out exactly when it applies.
Can I fly a drone as a tourist or foreign visitor in Argentina?
Yes — tourists may fly in the open category, no pilot licence needed. Drones under 250 g need nothing. From 250 g the drone must be registered: its certificate from another ICAO state counts (an operator-only one may not); or register free online with your passport via ANAC. Recreational drone flying is banned in all APN national parks and protected areas. Rules for foreign pilots can change, so always double-check with ANAC Argentina before you travel, and see the official sources below.
What are the most important drone rules in Argentina?
The short version: Maximum altitude: 122 m (400 ft) above ground level in the open category (uncontrolled airspace). On top of that: Open category: flying within aerodrome control zones (CTR) is prohibited. In controlled airspace, within 5 km of runway thresholds: maximum 43 m and never in the approach or take-off surfaces; greater height requires authorization from the air navigation service provider. Also: Heliports: flying within 1 nautical mile (1.85 km) of the reference point (HRP) is prohibited; between 1 and 2 nautical miles, maximum 150 ft (46 m) above the heliport, unless coordinated in advance. These are central aviation rules — location-specific airspace, land, nature, privacy and photography requirements can also apply in Argentina, so always check the official sources.
Where am I not allowed to fly a drone in Argentina?
What you need to avoid are the restricted zones — typically around airports, prisons, military areas and protected nature areas. You'll find the official map for Argentina under Sources below, and the DroneKoll app shows current NOTAMs (temporary airspace restrictions) for Argentina.
Who regulates drone flying in Argentina?
Drone flying in Argentina is regulated by ANAC Argentina. The airspace itself is managed by EANA. You will find both organisations' official pages under Sources below — those are the links worth bookmarking.
Good to know
OFFICIAL SOURCES
- ANAC — VANT/SVANT (official website)Official website of the National Civil Aviation Administration on drones (VANT/SVANT): new regulatory framework—Resolución 550/2025, categories, and operational requirementsargentina.gob.ar
- Drone Registration (CAD)Free digital sworn statement (Declaración Jurada) for drones from 250 g to 25 kg in ANAC's Casillero Aeronáutico Digital (CAD); a digital Registration Certificate is issued. Drones under 250 g are exempt.argentina.gob.ar
- AIP — Publication of Aeronautical InformationANAC's official aeronautical information system: NOTAMs, charts, restricted airspace. Check before each flightais.anac.gob.ar
- ANAC Resolución 550/2025 (full text)Official text of Resolución 550/2025 approving RAAC Parte 100 (General), Parte 101 (Open Category), and Parte 102 (Specific Category)argentina.gob.ar
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- CETA — Operator's Certificate (commercial use)Air Operator Certificate for commercial drone operations. Required for Specific Category and professional flightsargentina.gob.ar
- Authorization as a Remote Crew Member (Pilot)Procedure for Obtaining Authorization as a Remote Pilot. Exams and Requirements for Professional Certificationargentina.gob.ar
- New Regulatory Framework (Official Summary)ANAC's Official Summary of the New Regulatory Framework for Drones Following Resolución 550/2025: Key Changes and Categoriesargentina.gob.ar
Always check ANAC's official sources before flying. This page is a guide — not a legal authority. Argentina enforces ANAC Resolución 550/2025 (RAAC Parte 100/101/102), effective as of August 2025 and amended by ANAC Resolución 312/2026.
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