Permit Requirement for Protected Areas
Verified from official sourcesNáttúruverndarstofnun — Rules on the use of dronesVersion 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026
In plain language
You must obtain a permit from the Nature Conservation Agency of Iceland before flying a drone in any protected area.
Requirement as structured
The use of drones in protected areas in Iceland is subject to a permit from the Nature Conservation Agency (Náttúruverndarstofnun).
Original regulatory text
Notkun dróna á friðlýstum svæðum er háð leyfi Náttúruverndarstofnunar.