Applying for authorisation

Open category

If you can fly in the open category, no authorisation is required. Proceed to this page for information regarding requirements and no-drone zones.

Specific category - operators from EASA member states

If you are from an EASA member state that has implemented the UAS regulation, you can apply according to article 13 in Regulation (EU) 2019/947. This means that you first obtain operational authorisation from the authorities in your country. Then you submit to us:

• Application for a cross-border UAS operation in the "specific" category (NF-1154)
• Your operational authorisation
• Proof of valid liability insurance
• If applicable, an updated part of the OM that addresses risks which are specific to the local airspace, terrain and population characteristics and climatic conditions.
  Scroll down to the bottom of this page for further information.

Remember that before flying with sensors, you must register the use of photos, video and other sensors with the Norwegian National Security Authority.

Specific category - Operators from third countries

Operators with main place of business or home address not in an EASA member state, need to register and apply for an operational authorization in the first EASA member state where they are planning to operate. If this is Norway, please use application form NF-1145. A fee for processing the application and an annual fee for holding the operational authorization apply, see § 4 and § 35 in the Norwegian Fee Regulations related to aviation (gebyrforskriften). 

If you have already registered and obtained authorization in another EASA member state, you should follow the steps described under "operators from EASA member states".

Remember that before flying with sensors, you must register the use of photos, video and other sensors with the Norwegian National Security Authority.

Risks specific to Norway

Here are some tools that are handy for considering risks in Norway:

• No drone zones
• Airspace and airfields: Norway ICAO 1:500 000 map
• NOTAMs and landing sites: IPPC.no
• Paragliding hotspots (tick "skyways" in the menu)
• Local weather and weather warnings (like risk of forest fire)
• Aeronautical Information Publication Norway
• Official population density data

For Svalbard special considerations must be taken regarding:

• Local regulations
• Polar bears
• Wildlife protection
• Extreme weather conditions
• Limited availability of emergency services
• Radio frequency restrictions near Ny-Ålesund
  
  

Note that there could be other local elements that are not listed here. You, as the operator, are responsible for a complete risk assessment for the area of operation.

Cross border - Adaption of local procedures

When flying in the specific category in Norway, your operational procedures should minimum be adapted to:

• Check for no drone zones in Norway
• Check NOTAM at official sources.
• Register the use of photos, video and other sensors with the Norwegian National Security Authority.

If your operational authorisation requires an emergency response plan (ERP), it should minimum be updated with phone numbers for police (112), ambulance (113) and the fire brigade (110) in Norway.

The ERP should also be updated with the phone number to the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority. You should alert them in case you are involved in a serious aviation incident (e.g. an air proximity). Remember that the air traffic control should also be alerted of such incidents if it happened in controlled airspace.