Drone rules in Norway
Everything you need to know before flying a drone in Norway, summarised from the rules of Luftfartstilsynet, the Civil Aviation Authority of Norway.
Last updated 29 October 2026
Short answer
Most people who fly a drone in Norway must register on flydrone.no, pass the drone licence exam (dronelappen, A1/A3, free), mark the drone with their operator number and have liability insurance. You can fly up to 120 metres above the ground, with the drone within visual line of sight, and never over crowds or closer than 5 km to an airport without permission.
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The key rules
- Max 120 metresabove the ground
- Line of sightAlways keep the drone within visual line of sight (VLOS).
- No crowdsNever fly over crowds.
- 5 km from airportsCloser requires permission.
- Register and markYour operator number must be on the drone.
- Liability insuranceAt least 750,000 SDR. Exempt: under 250 g and toys.
- No dangerous cargoDo not carry dangerous goods or drop anything.
- Age 16Minimum age (exceptions for toys and home-built drones under 250 g).
A1, A2 and A3
Which subcategory you fly in depends on your drone’s C class marking and weight, and how close to people you fly.
| Subcategory | Drones | Main rule | Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 – over people | C0, C1, or under 250 g built before 1 Jan 2024 | Do not fly over uninvolved people with a C1 or a drone over 250 g | A1/A3 (free, flydrone.no) |
| A2 – close to people | C2 | 30 m from uninvolved people (5 m in low-speed mode), and the 1:1 rule | A1/A3 + A2 (Statens vegvesen) |
| A3 – far from people | C2, C3, C4, or under 25 kg without a C class | 150 m from residential, commercial, industrial and recreational areas | A1/A3 (free, flydrone.no) |
A1 – over people
- Drones
- C0, C1, or under 250 g built before 1 Jan 2024
- Main rule
- Do not fly over uninvolved people with a C1 or a drone over 250 g
- Exam
- A1/A3 (free, flydrone.no)
A2 – close to people
- Drones
- C2
- Main rule
- 30 m from uninvolved people (5 m in low-speed mode), and the 1:1 rule
- Exam
- A1/A3 + A2 (Statens vegvesen)
A3 – far from people
- Drones
- C2, C3, C4, or under 25 kg without a C class
- Main rule
- 150 m from residential, commercial, industrial and recreational areas
- Exam
- A1/A3 (free, flydrone.no)
Open, specific and certified category
- Open
- Low-risk flying with small drones. Covers almost all hobby pilots.
- Specific
- Higher risk, e.g. beyond visual line of sight. Requires SORA, a standard scenario (STS) or an authorisation.
- Certified
- High-risk operations on a level with manned aviation.
All guides
Rules
Before you fly
- Pre-flight checklistSix things to check before every flight, with the maps that go with them.
- NinoxDrone2Get started with Avinor’s app and understand the status colours.
- Flying a drone in Norway as a visitorRegistration, certificate, insurance and NSM for tourists.
- Buying a used droneC class, batteries, DJI account and what to check before you pay.
Exam
Sources: Luftfartstilsynet: Drone rules, Fee regulation, gebyrforskriften (Lovdata). Rules can change; always check Luftfartstilsynet before you fly.
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