Drone Laws - Norway

Civil Aviation Authority Norway

Permission is required for recreational and commercial drone operators to fly in Norway.


Use of drones, or RPAS (Remotely piloted aircraft system) is regulated by its own regulation, known as Regulation for Civilian aircraft A 7-1 (EN translation), regulation for unmanned aircrafts, etc.


Recreational Drone Operators: 

If the flight’s purpose is exclusively for recreation, sport or competition, it is considered as flying model airplanes.


  • The drone should always be kept within your sight and operated in a mindful and considerate manner. Never fly near accident sites. 
  • Never fly closer than 5 km from airports unless you have explicit clearance to do so. 
  • Never fly higher than 120 meters off the ground. 
  • Never fly over festivals, military facilities or sporting events. Keep a distance of 150 meters. 
  • Be considerate of others privacy. Take note of the rules concerning photos and films of other people.


Commercial Drone Operators:

There are three operator categories, based on weight and flight. These are described as RO1, RO2, and RO3. We differentiate between drones that are operated in visual line of sight (Visual Line of Sight – VLOS), and beyond line of sight (Beyond Line of Sight – BLOS). RO stands for Remotely piloted aircraft system organisation.

  • Forms for commercial operators

Disclaimer: While all care and attention is taken to ensure the information provided is correct, it is the responsibility of the user to verify the information and conditions with the relevant civil aviation authority.