Recreational drone flights prohibited in Category I areas (current park rules)

In plain language

Vatnajökull National Park instructs that recreational drone flights are prohibited in Skaftafell (Svartifoss, Skaftafellsheiði, Morsárdalur, Kjós, Skaftafellsfjöll and similar), at Jökulsárlón and Fellsfjara from 15 April to 15 July, in Jökulsárgljúfur (including Ásbyrgi, Vesturdalur, Hljóðaklettar and Hafragilsfoss) and at Askja. Drone use is allowed in front of Skaftafellsjökull (Category III) and at Dettifoss on the west side of the river (Category V).

Requirement as structured

Vatnajökull National Park instructs that recreational drone flights are prohibited in Skaftafell (Svartifoss, Skaftafellsheiði, Morsárdalur, Kjós, Skaftafellsfjöll and similar), at Jökulsárlón and Fellsfjara from 15 April to 15 July, in Jökulsárgljúfur (including Ásbyrgi, Vesturdalur, Hljóðaklettar and Hafragilsfoss) and at Askja. Drone use is allowed in front of Skaftafellsjökull (Category III) and at Dettifoss on the west side of the river (Category V).

Original regulatory text

In the following areas, flying drones for recreational purposes is prohibited: - Skaftafell (Svartifoss, Skaftafellsheiði, Morsárdalur, Kjós and Skaftafellsfjöll, etc.) – for bird protection, safety and to ensure a quality visitor experience. The only place in Skaftafell where drones are allowed, is in front of Skaftafellsjökull (see category III). - Jökulsárlón and Fellsfjara. From April 15th to July 15th – due to bird protection. See category IV for flights outside this time of the year. - Jökulsárgljúfur (including Ásbyrgi, Vesturdalur, Hljóðaklettar, Hafragilsfoss, etc.) – for bird protection, safety and to ensure a quality visitor experience. It is permitted to fly drones at Dettifoss on the west side of the river (see category V). - Askja - To ensure a quality visitor experience.