Prohibition of aerial photography in restricted areas during heightened readiness

Verified from official sources
Lag (2016:319)Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

If Sweden is in a state of heightened readiness (or during other times decided by the government for defense reasons), you are strictly prohibited from taking photos or recording sensor data within or of military restricted areas, unless you have obtained a special permit.

Requirement as structured

During heightened readiness or other times decided by the government, aerial photography or similar registration must not be performed within or of military restricted areas without a permit.

Original regulatory text

När det råder höjd beredskap, eller under annan tid som regeringen beslutar med hänsyn till Sveriges försvarsberedskap, får fotografering eller liknande registrering från luftfartyg inte utföras inom eller av sådana restriktionsområden som bestämts av regeringen av militära skäl enligt 1 kap. 12 § luftfartslagen (2010:500). Regeringen eller den myndighet som regeringen bestämmer får dock i enskilda fall besluta om tillstånd.

Applies when

country
Sweden
time of day
during heightened readiness or as decided by the government
regulatory category
General