Flight Restrictions Near Sensitive Sites
Verified from official sourcesReglugerð 1360/2024Version 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026
In plain language
Do not fly your drone within 150 meters of sensitive locations like power stations, government buildings, embassies, police stations, prisons, or hospitals, unless you have explicit permission.
Requirement as structured
It is prohibited to fly unmanned aircraft within 150 meters of sensitive sites, such as power plants, substations, the Parliament, the President's residence, ministries, embassies, police stations, prisons, and hospitals, without permission from the owner or operator.
Original regulatory text
Óheimilt er að fljúga ómönnuðum loftförum innan 150 metra frá viðkvæmum stöðum, svo sem orkuverum, tengivirkjum, Alþingi, forsetabústað, ráðuneytum, sendiráðum, lögreglustöðvum, fangelsum og sjúkrahúsum, nema með heimild eigenda eða umráðenda.