How much does the drone licence cost?
Every official fee for the Norwegian drone licence (dronelappen), for private individuals in 2026.
Last updated 29 October 2026
Short answer
All costs at a glance
| Cost | A1/A3 | A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drone operator registration (per year) | NOK 230 | NOK 230 |
| Online course on flydrone.no | Free | Free |
| Exam | Free (online) | NOK 970 (Statens vegvesen) |
| Liability insurance | Required* | Required* |
| Practice with DroneTreneren (optional) | from 109 kr | from 149 kr |
*All drones except toys must have liability insurance (drones under 250 g in the open category are also exempt). Many Norwegian home insurance policies cover private flying, so check with your insurer before buying separate cover.
Total cost
A1/A3 only: NOK 230 in the first year (registration). The course and exam are free.
A1/A3 and A2: NOK 230 + NOK 970 = NOK 1,200 in the first year. After that, NOK 230 a year for as long as you stay registered.
The certificate of competency is valid for 5 years. After that you take the course and exam again.
Visiting from another EU/EEA country? You register and pay in your home country instead. See the rules for visitors.
Is it worth practising before the exam?
The A1/A3 exam is free, so you can retake it if you fail. The A2 exam costs NOK 970 per attempt, and you have to go to a Statens vegvesen traffic station. Failing once costs more than practising. See the sample A2 questions or DroneTreneren’s prices.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does the A1/A3 drone licence cost?
- The online course and the A1/A3 exam on flydrone.no are free. You only pay for registering as a drone operator: NOK 230 a year for private individuals.
- How much does the A2 exam cost?
- The A2 exam costs NOK 970 (fee regulation, gebyrforskriften § 35, 2026). It is taken at a Statens vegvesen traffic station.
- How long is the drone licence valid?
- The certificate of competency is valid for 5 years. After that you have to take the course and exam again.
Sources: Fee regulation, gebyrforskriften (Lovdata), Luftfartstilsynet: Exam costs. Rules can change; always check Luftfartstilsynet before you fly.
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