Drones
Do NOT fly close to airports
There are a number of rules and guidelines that you must follow before you are allowed to fly a drone. Among other things, it is illegal to fly a drone closer than 5 km from TORP Sandefjord Airport or other airports, unless you have permission from LTT (Air Traffic Service). See the drone map for airports.
Make yourself familiar withe the rules of flying drones
You are required to take the drone license and have liability insurance for drone flying. It is not allowed to fly over crowds and you must always keep the drone within visual range. These are just some of the rules you must follow. The Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority gives you a full overview of the rules for drone use in Norway.
Get your drone license and register drone flights
To fly a drone in Norway, you must register at flydrone.no and take the necessary courses and exams. You are also encouraged to register all flights in Ninox Drone (App Store and Google Play). NinoxDrone2 is an app developed to manage drones in a safe and efficient way. Through this system, you also apply for permission to fly near airports.
NB: Avidrone postponed until further notice
Update 11th of June: Avidrone, which was planned to replace Ninox Drone in 2026, has been delayed due to technical issues which need to be resolved before future use. With effect from 11th of June 2026 the app Ninox Drone will be replaced by the app NinoxDrone2, and all drone operators must use the latter app from this date.
Essential rules for flying drones
Click on the link below for all important rules of operating drones under 25 kg in the open category. Here are the five most important ones:
- Register at flydrone.no and take the online course and exam.
- Make sure you have a valid insurance. Drones are aircraft and require a liability insurance.
- Familiarise yourself with where you are allowed to fly. Don’t fly the drone within the large safety zones surrounding airports unless you have been granted permission by the control tower.
- You shall always be able to see the drone. It cannot be further from the ground than 120 m (≈ 400 ft).
- Avoid flying over uninvolved persons. Do not fly over assemblies of people, festivals, sports events, etc.
PS: Always register your flights in Ninox Drone (Download in App Store and Google Play).
Read more on all drone rules at The Civil Aviation Authority of Norway