Am I allowed to fly a drone in Norway?
Yes — you may fly a drone under the EU's common drone rules, which apply in Norway via the EEA agreement and are enforced by the Civil Aviation Authority. Most private flying is in the Open category (under 25 kg, within visual line of sight, max 120 m altitude). You must register as an operator if the drone weighs 250 g or more, or has a camera — the fee is 230 kr a year. A drone licence (online test) is required for drones from 250 g, and you must keep at least 5 km from airports without clearance. The minimum age is 16. Check the map app before flying. Flying near an airport without clearance brings a fine from 12,000 kr and confiscation.
📋 The rules
- Open category: max 120 m altitude, within line of sight
- Register as operator if the drone is ≥250 g or has a camera
- Fee: 230 kr a year
- A drone licence (online test) is needed from 250 g
- Keep at least 5 km from airports without clearance
🔓 Exceptions
- CE-marked toy drones are exempt from the test and insurance requirements
- Drones under 250 g with no camera need no registration
- Model-flying clubs with an approved safety system have their own conditions
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Flying within 5 km of an airport without clearance brings a fine from 12,000 kr and confiscation of the drone. Serious cases can bring up to 2 years prison. Filming people in homes and gardens can breach the privacy rules enforced by the Data Protection Authority.
📎 Official sources
- Civil Aviation Authority · Drone rules →
- Civil Aviation Authority · Registration →
- Data Protection Authority · Drones →
❓ Frequently asked
Do I have to register my drone?
You register as an operator if the drone weighs 250 g or more, or has a camera regardless of weight.
How high can I fly?
Max 120 metres above the ground in the Open category, and always within line of sight.
Do I need a drone licence?
Yes, for drones from 250 g. It is an online test with the Civil Aviation Authority.
How close to an airport can I fly?
At least 5 km away without clearance. Check the drone map before you fly.
Can I film people with the drone?
Not people in homes or gardens against their will. The Data Protection Authority enforces the privacy rules.
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