Drone registration 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.

• Registration requiredConditional
• Weight threshold0.25 kgConditional
• Operator registrationConditional
• Aircraft registrationConditional
• Identifier displayConditional
• Renewal or validity periodConditional
• Digital registrationConditional
• Registration exceptionsConditional

What changes the answer

The published rules distinguish the certified, open and specific categories of operation.

• altitude

  Flight altitude below 120 m

• other

  Kinetic energy above 80 joules

• weight threshold

  Take-off mass at or above 250 g

The rules behind this answer

• Binding lawNational rule

  Notification requirement for foreign aircraft using airborne sensors

  Foreign aircraft intending to use airborne sensor systems over Norwegian territory must notify the National Security Authority (NSM).

  Open the requirement
• Binding lawEU/EASA framework rule

  Application for Cross-Border Operations under Operational Authorisation

  A UAS operator intending to conduct a specific category operation under an existing operational authorisation in a Member State other than their Member State of registration must submit an application to the competent authority of the Member State of intended operation.

  Open the requirementOfficial source
• Binding lawEU/EASA framework rule

  Article 14 - section overview

  This section establishes the mandatory registration requirements for UAS operators and certified unmanned aircraft, defining the thresholds for registration in the open and specific categories, registration location rules, and the obligation to display the registration number.

  Open the requirementOfficial source
• Binding lawEU/EASA framework rule

  Article 40 - section overview

  Article 40 defines the conditions under which a UAS must be certified, outlines compliance requirements for certified and non-certified UAS in the specific category, and mandates unique serial numbers and remote identification systems for certain operations.

  Open the requirementOfficial source
• Binding lawEU/EASA framework rule

  Contents of an Operational Authorisation Application

  The application for an operational authorisation shall be based on the risk assessment referred to in Article 11 and shall include the specified operator registration, manager name, risk assessment, mitigation measures, operations manual (if required), and insurance confirmation.

  Open the requirementOfficial source
• Binding lawEU/EASA framework rule

  Cross-Border Operations by LUC Holders with UAS.LUC.060 Privileges

  A UAS operator holding an LUC with privileges under point UAS.LUC.060 that intends to conduct a specific-category operation taking place partly or entirely in the airspace of a Member State other than its Member State of registration must provide the competent authority of the Member State of intended operation with a copy of the term of approval received in accordance with point UAS.LUC.050 of the Annex, and with the location or locations of the intended operation.

  Open the requirementOfficial source
• Binding lawEU/EASA framework rule

  Direct Remote Identification

  A class C2 UAS must have a direct remote identification that allows the upload of the UAS operator registration number required in accordance with Article 14 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, performs a consistency check on that registration string, and broadcasts directly and periodically in real time throughout the flight — using an open and documented transmission protocol receivable by existing mobile devices within range — at least the UAS operator registration number and Member State verification code, the unique serial number of the UA, the time stamp, the geographical position of the UA and its height above the surface or take-off point, the route course and ground speed, the geographical position of the remote pilot or, if not available, the take-off point, and an indication of the emergency status of the UAS; the direct remote identification must also reduce the ability of tampering with its functionality.

  Open the requirementOfficial source
• Binding lawEU/EASA framework rule

  Display of Operator Registration Number on the Aircraft

  UAS operators must display their registration number on every unmanned aircraft that meets the registration conditions described in paragraph 5.

  Open the requirementOfficial source

Official sources

• FOR-2018-06-22-951 Forskrift om kontroll med informasjon innhentet med luftbarne sensorsystemer — Luftfartstilsynet (Civil Aviation Authority of Norway)
• Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945Open

Known limitations

• Binding law and official guidance disagree on registration.digital_registration_available; the binding position is published.
• 1 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

• 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.
• Is BVLOS drone flight allowed in Norway?BVLOS in Norway runs through a defined authorisation pathway rather than an open permission: the published conditions below set out what that pathway requires.
• 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?Whether drone insurance is required in Norway depends on the aircraft and the operation, as published in the conditions below.

All drone laws in Norway