Strict liability for ground damage

Verified from official sources
216. gr.Loftferðalög nr. 80/2022, 216. gr.Version 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026

In plain language

If your drone causes damage to people or property on the ground, you as the owner or operator are automatically responsible for paying for the damages, regardless of fault.

Requirement as structured

The owner or operator of an aircraft is strictly liable for any damage caused to persons or property on the ground during its operation.

Original regulatory text

Ef af notkun loftfars hlýst skaði á mönnum eða eignum utan loftfarsins er eiganda þess eða, ef við á, flugrekanda/umráðanda þess, skylt að bæta skaðann.