No overflight exemption for third-country unmanned aircraft

Verified from official sources
22. gr. 5. mgr.Loftferðalög nr. 80/2022, 22. gr.Version 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026

In plain language

Drones from non-EASA countries are not allowed to fly over Icelandic airspace without proper certification or a declaration, even if they are just passing through.

Requirement as structured

Unmanned aircraft from third countries are excluded from the overflight exemption and must obtain certification or submit a declaration to fly over Icelandic territory.

Original regulatory text

Ef eingöngu er um að ræða yfirflug borgaralegs loftfars, annars en ómannaðs loftfars, yfir íslenskt yfirráðasvæði er ekki þörf á vottorði eða yfirlýsingu skv. 2. og 4. mgr. enda sé loftfarið skráð í aðildarríki að Chicago-samningnum.