Strict Liability for Aircraft Owner

In plain language

As a drone owner, you are strictly liable (liable regardless of fault) for any damage or loss caused to third parties on the ground or outside the drone while it is being operated.

Requirement as structured

The owner of an aircraft is strictly liable, regardless of fault, for damage or loss occurring outside the aircraft as a result of its use in aviation.

Original regulatory text

Objektivt ansvar for skade på tredjeperson mv Eieren av et luftfartøy er uansett skyld ansvarlig for skade eller tap som oppstår utenfor fartøyet som følge av at fartøyet brukes til luftfart.

Applies when

country

Norway

regulatory category

General