BVLOS drone operations in Norway

What the rules say

Each line is resolved from published facts of Norway. "Not resolved" means the corpus does not answer it in a machine-checkable way — never that the law is silent.

• Legally possibleConditional
• Authorisation requiredConditional
• Authorisation typepermitYes
• Pilot requirementConditional
• Aircraft requirementConditional
• Risk assessment requiredYes
• Standard scenario availableNot resolved
• Predefined pathway availableNot resolved
• Ground risk controlNot resolved
• Repeat or generic authorisationNot resolved
• Populated area pathwayYes
• Digital applicationNot resolved
• Operational limitationsNo
• ExceptionsConditional

What changes the answer

The published rules distinguish the a1 and open categories of operation.

• weight threshold

  Take-off mass below 250 g

• location

  Distance at or below 50 m

The rules behind this answer

• Binding lawEU/EASA framework rule

  Assistance by an Unmanned Aircraft Observer

  Remote pilots may be assisted by an unmanned aircraft observer to maintain VLOS, provided clear and effective communication is established between them.

  Open the requirementOfficial source
• Binding lawEU/EASA framework rule

  Maximum distance in follow-me mode

  When follow-me mode is active, the unmanned aircraft must be operated up to a maximum distance of 50 metres from the remote pilot.

  Open the requirementOfficial source
• Binding lawEU/EASA framework rule

  Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) Requirement

  The remote pilot must keep the unmanned aircraft in VLOS at all times, except when flying in follow-me mode or when using an unmanned aircraft observer.

  Open the requirementOfficial source
• Binding lawEU/EASA framework rule

  Visual Line of Sight and Collision Avoidance

  During the flight, the remote pilot must keep the unmanned aircraft in VLOS, maintain a thorough visual scan of the surrounding airspace to avoid collision risks with manned aircraft, and discontinue the flight if it poses a risk.

  Open the requirementOfficial source
• GuidanceNational rule

  BVLOS Operations for Drones Under 250g

  BVLOS operations are permitted in the declared category for aircraft weighing less than 250 grams.

  Open the requirementOfficial source
• GuidanceEU/EASA framework rule

  ConOps Operations Description and Volume

  EASA accepts a ConOps detailing the types of operations, operational volume (including ground and air risk buffers), population density, airspace, and crew/automation level of involvement as a means of complying with Article 11.

  Open the requirementOfficial source
• GuidanceEU/EASA framework rule

  Preliminary Operational Concept Elements

  EASA accepts outlining a preliminary operational concept covering flight location, altitude, speed, flight mode, UAS type, and environmental limitations as a means of initiating the SORA process.

  Open the requirementOfficial source

Official sources

• EASA Easy Access Rules for U-space (Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664), May 2024Open
• Luftfartstilsynet - Sivil statsluftfart med ubemannet luftfartoy — AvinorOpen
• EASA Easy Access Rules for UASOpen

Known limitations

• Binding law and official guidance disagree on bvlos.operational_limitations; the binding position is published.
• 5 dimension(s) of this topic are not expressed in a machine-resolvable way by the published corpus and are reported UNKNOWN, never FALSE.

Other drone rules in Norway

• Do I need to register my drone in Norway?Registration in Norway is governed by a published mass threshold of 0.25 kg, alongside the further conditions cited below. Whether it applies to a given flight depends on those conditions, each cited to its rule.
• Can I fly a drone near an airport in Norway?Drone flights near aerodromes in Norway are governed by airspace and aerodrome restrictions: whether permission is needed depends on the airspace, distance or aerodrome type published below.
• When does a drone operation need authorisation in Norway?Whether an operation in Norway needs prior authorisation depends on the operational category, risk class or location: the published triggers below decide it.
• What training do I need to fly a drone in Norway?Remote pilot competency in Norway scales with the operation: which training, examination or proof of competency applies is set by the published conditions below.
• Do I need drone insurance in Norway?Drone insurance in Norway is published with a minimum third-party cover of 0.75 million SDR. Whether cover is required for a given flight depends on the published conditions below.

All drone laws in Norway