Prohibition of aerial photography in restricted areas during heightened readiness
Verified from official sourcesLag (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