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Updated December 5, 2025

Dirección Nacional de Aviación Civil e Infraestructura Aeronáutica

The Dirección Nacional de Aviación Civil e Infraestructura Aeronáutica (DINACIA) is Uruguay's civil aviation authority, regulating unmanned aircraft systems throughout Uruguayan airspace. DINACIA oversees drone registration, pilot certification, operational permits, and safety compliance.

Regulator Overview

Basic information about Dirección Nacional de Aviación Civil e Infraestructura Aeronáutica

Full Name

Dirección Nacional de Aviación Civil e Infraestructura Aeronáutica (DINACIA)

Established

2001

Type

National Aviation Authority

Jurisdiction

UY

Alternative Names

DINACIA, Uruguay DINACIA, Uruguayan Civil Aviation

Notable Facts

Important information about drone regulations

Coastal operations require coordination with maritime authorities
Cross-border operations with Argentina and Brazil facilitated
Agricultural sector represents major commercial UAS application
Small country size enables streamlined regulatory processes
Growing use in livestock monitoring and precision agriculture
Environmental considerations for operations near protected coastal areas

Unit Systems

Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction

Weight

Grams (g)

Distance

Meters (m)

Altitude

Meters (m)

Speed

metric

Regulations

Current regulations and frameworks for drone operations

TitleEffective Date
Decreto 102/018REG-2April 25, 2018
Resolución 385/015REG-1July 15, 2015

Official Resources

About this regulatory authority

Country

UY

Region

National

Type

National Aviation Authority

Updated

12/5/2025

Contact Information

How to reach Dirección Nacional de Aviación Civil e Infraestructura Aeronáutica

Last updated: December 5, 2025