Check2FlyEuropean drone flight rules at a glance

Northern Europe

Norway

Norway applies EASA-compliant rules, but flight practice relies on the flydrone.no platform and the national Luftfartstilsynet pages on no-drone zones. In practice, before each flight you must confirm not only the open category conditions but also restrictions near airports, protected areas, embassies, prisons and temporary zones published in NOTAMs.

Altitude: 120 m AGLRegistration: May be required depending on the operation or aircraft.

Flight rules

Quick overview for this country

This is a short overview of the most important requirements. Always confirm details and exceptions in official sources.

Registration requiredYes, depending on the operation or equipment.

Training requiredYes, often needed for compliance in the open category.

Maximum altitude120 m AGL

Camera / registration noteOperator registration on flydrone.no is required for all drones with a camera or an MTOM over 250 g. The operator receives a number in a format similar to NOR87astrdge12k-xyz; the secret ending is not placed on the drone marking. Private registration costs NOK 230 per year, an organisational one NOK 1500, and online courses and exams are free. Registration in another EASA state is recognised in Norway.

Local points to double-check

Do not fly higher than 120 m above the nearest point of the ground, keep VLOS and do not carry dangerous goods or drop anything.
Many operations in the open category require an A1/A3 certificate; for A2, an additional A2 course on flydrone.no and a theoretical exam taken at the road traffic authority in Norway are required. The online A1/A3 courses and exams are free.
The minimum pilot age in Norway is 16. A younger pilot may fly only under the direct supervision of a pilot aged at least 16. For drones over 250 g, both must have the required course and exam.
In Norway, all drones other than CE-marked toys must in principle have liability insurance of at least 0.75 million SDR. An exception under Norwegian law applies to UAS under 250 g operated in the open category; separately, CE toys are exempt from insurance, registration and the exam.
Before flying you must check the no-drone zones: without consent you may not fly within 5 km of airports, near rescue operations, in some protected areas, near embassies, prisons and military areas; temporary zones are published in NOTAMs. In practice, for many airports consent is handled by Ninox Drone.
Night flights are allowed only if the drone has a green flashing light visible from the ground.
If a flight falls within the open category, no separate Luftfartstilsynet authorisation is needed, but you still have to respect the no-drone zones and local restrictions. If a flight does not fall within the open category, the operation moves to the specific category and requires authorisation.
An operator from an EASA state does not register again in Norway. For a cross-border specific operation, you must first have authorisation in the state of registration and then submit the Norwegian NF-1154 form with the local conditions and proof of insurance.

Pre-flight checklist

Check everything before takeoff

Tick off the steps to verify the most important points before the flight.

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Step 1Check whether the operator must be registered on flydrone.no and whether the operator number is correctly marked on the drone; account for the fees of NOK 230 per year privately or NOK 1500 for an organisation.Step 2Confirm the required pilot competency and age: A1/A3 for many flights in the open category, A2 for subcategory A2, and generally a minimum of 16, unless the flight takes place under the direct supervision of an older pilot.Step 3Before take-off, verify the no-drone zones, airport restrictions, NOTAMs and local conditions for the flight area.Step 4Make sure the operator has the required liability insurance and, for a night flight, that the drone has an active green flashing light.Step 5If the flight does not fall within the open category, prepare the appropriate process for the specific category, including the cross-border NF-1154 application or an application for an operational authorisation.

Official sources

Where to confirm current information

Open the authority or official flight map to confirm zones and current restrictions.

Authority websiteNorwegian Civil Aviation AuthorityOpen source Flight mapFlydrone / No-drone zonesOpen source

Information sources

Luftfartstilsynet: drones Luftfartstilsynet: registration Luftfartstilsynet: open category Luftfartstilsynet: who needs to register Luftfartstilsynet: age limit Luftfartstilsynet: liability insurance Luftfartstilsynet: no-drone zones Luftfartstilsynet: visiting Norway Luftfartstilsynet: applying for authorisation

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Important

Check2Fly provides a simplified overview and does not replace official aviation regulations or current airspace data. Always verify local restrictions in official sources before flying.