Sensitive Sites Buffer Zone

Verified from official sources
Version 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026

In plain language

You must not fly a drone within 150 meters of sensitive locations like power stations, government buildings, embassies, police stations, prisons, or hospitals unless you have permission.

Requirement as structured

It is prohibited to fly unmanned aircraft within 150 meters of sensitive sites, such as power plants, substations, Alþingi, the presidential residence, ministries, embassies, police stations, prisons, and hospitals, without permission from the owners or operators.

Original regulatory text

Óheimilt er að fljúga ómönnuðum loftförum innan 150 metra frá viðkvæmum stöðum, svo sem orkuverum, tengivirkjum, Alþingi, forsetabústað, ráðuneytum, sendiráðum, lögreglustöðvum, fangelsum og sjúkrahúsum, nema með heimild eigenda eða umráðenda.