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)
Pilot credential
UAV Pilot Certificate
KEY RULES
- Maximum altitude: 122 m (400 ft) above ground level in the Open Category (uncontrolled airspace)
- Near airports (≤5 km): maximum height 43 m without prior authorization from the air navigation service provider
- Minimum distance of 5 km from airports and airfields without authorization
- Minimum distance of 500 m from heliports
- A safe distance from people and buildings not involved
- Always keep the drone within direct line of sight (VLOS) in the Open Category
- Flight permitted only during the day — night flights require specific authorization
- Drones weighing less than 250 g: exempt from registration and licensing (Resolution 550/2025)
- Drones weighing ≥250 g: mandatory registration with TAD (ANAC) — no pilot license required in the Open Category
- Operations in a 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 weighing less than 25 kg without prior authorization (no weight limit in rural areas)
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 UAV Pilot Certificate. 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 under the Open category. Drones under 250 g need nothing at all, deregulated by Resolution 550/2025; from 250 g you must register the drone before flying, free and online via ANAC's new self-registration system, and no pilot licence is needed for recreational flights. The portal is Spanish-only, so allow time. National parks require a separate APN permit. 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: Near airports (≤5 km): maximum height 43 m without prior authorization from the air navigation service provider. Also: Minimum distance of 5 km from airports and airfields without authorization. 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. 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—Resolution 550/2025, categories, and operational requirements argentina.gob.ar
- Drone Registration (TAD) Mandatory registration system for drones weighing more than 500 g via the Trámites a Distancia (TAD) platform. Class A (≤500 g) recreational use is exempt. argentina.gob.ar
- AIP — Publication of Aeronautical Information ANAC's official aeronautical information system: NOTAMs, charts, restricted airspace. Check before each flight ais.anac.gob.ar
- ANAC Resolution 550/2025 (full text) Official text of Resolution 550/2025 approving RAAC Part 100 (General), Part 101 (Open Category), and Part 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 flights argentina.gob.ar
- Certification as a Remote Crew Member (Pilot) Procedure for Obtaining Authorization as a Remote Pilot. Exams and Requirements for Professional Certification argentina.gob.ar
- New Regulatory Framework (Official Summary) ANAC's Official Summary of the New Regulatory Framework for Drones Following Resolution 550/2025: Key Changes and Categories argentina.gob.ar
Always check ANAC's official sources before flying. This app is a tool, not a legal authority. Argentina enforces ANAC Resolution 550/2025 (RAAC Part 100/101/102), effective as of August 2025.
The app
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