Can you fly your drone in Uruguay?

In Uruguay, the credential to know about is the DAOD Operator Permit. Whether you need it depends on your drone's weight and how you fly — DINACIA runs the scheme, and the official sources below spell out exactly when it applies.

Yes — Uruguay is among the region's most permissive: recreational drones up to 25 kg need no registration or permit. Max 120 m, line of sight, no populated areas or crowds; in Montevideo use the four park zones (max 30 m). Paid work needs DINACIA's DAOD permit (requires Uruguayan citizenship; foreigners open an APIA file) plus liability insurance. Rules for foreign pilots can change, so always double-check with DINACIA before you travel, and see the official sources below.

The short version: Maximum flight altitude is 120 m (400 ft) above ground level. On top of that: Drones ('Small') up to 25 kg used exclusively for recreation do not require registration, an airworthiness certificate or an operator permit from DINACIA — but they may not fly above 120 m, nor fly in controlled airspace or an aerodrome traffic zone without ATM authorization. Also: In Montevideo, DINACIA has designated 4 recreational flying zones for Small drones (up to 25 kg), in defined sectors of: Parque Baroffio (northern area), Parque Marcos Sastre (near Ruta 8), Parque Miguelete (stretch between Silva and Bvar. Aparicio Saravia) and Parque Tomkinson (except the baby football club area). Maximum altitude in these zones: 30 m above ground (DINACIA Res. 093/2019, AIP ENR 5.5). These are central aviation rules — location-specific airspace, land, nature, privacy and photography requirements can also apply in Uruguay, so always check the official sources.

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 Uruguay under Sources below, and the DroneKoll app shows current NOTAMs (temporary airspace restrictions) for Uruguay.

Drone flying in Uruguay is regulated by DINACIA, which handles both the rules and the airspace. Their official pages are linked under Sources below — that is where changes appear first.