Drone Pilot Schools in Uruguay

These schools train drone pilots in Uruguay, from first flights to commercial work. Programs, schedules, and pricing change often, so contact each school directly for current details.

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How to become a pilot

Uruguay's DINACIA issues a DAOD operator permit. You must be at least 18, have completed basic secondary school, be a citizen, and hold a valid national health card, the standard Carné de Salud rather than an aeronautical medical. You then pass a theory exam before DINACIA, or complete a course at an authorized instruction center, register the drone, and pass a practical skill test before a DINACIA examiner.

Registration is free through DINACIA's online UTM platform; drones up to 25 kilograms flown recreationally need no permit.

Regulator
DINACIA ↗ Res. DINACIA N° 291/014
About the regulation

Drone operations in Uruguay are regulated by DINACIA (Dirección Nacional de Aviación Civil e Infraestructura Aeronáutica), which classifies remotely operated aerial devices (DAOD) by weight: menores (up to 25 kg), medianos (25-260 kg) and mayores/RPAS (over 260 kg). Devices are entered in DINACIA's registry via its online UTM platform.

For minor and medium devices no aeronautical pilot license is required, but the operator obtains a DAOD operator permit after demonstrating basic knowledge of aeronautical regulations, flight proficiency, and emergency handling.

Confirm current requirements on the authority's official site before you enroll or fly.

This page is for general orientation and may not reflect the latest regulatory changes. It is not legal advice: confirm current rules, fees, and permitted zones with your country's civil aviation authority before you fly.

A listing in this directory is not an endorsement, accreditation, or certification of any school, and does not indicate affiliation with or vetting by us. Confirm a school's credentials and authorizations directly with the school and the relevant authority.

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