Permit required for photo sensors outside prohibited areas targeting inside

Verified from official sources
FOR-2018-06-22-951 § 6Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

Even if you are flying outside a prohibited area, you need a permit from NSM if you use cameras or photo sensors to capture data/imagery of the prohibited area.

Requirement as structured

You must obtain a permit from the National Security Authority (NSM) to gather information about a prohibited area using airborne photo sensors from outside that area.

Original regulatory text

Bruk av luftbårne sensorsystemer over et forbudsområde, forutsetter innvilget søknad om tillatelse fra Nasjonal sikkerhetsmyndighet for det enkelte oppdrag. Det samme gjelder for innhenting av informasjon om et forbudsområde ved å bruke luftbårne fotosensorer utenfor det aktuelle området.

Applies when

country
Norway
regulatory category
General