Drone rules in Lofoten Islands

Keep at least 5 km distance from airports and never fly near accident areas.

Always fly less than 120 meters from the ground in all directions and observe applicable safety distances – i.e., 120 meters from the nearest physical point that’s below the drone.

Respect other people’s privacy and follow the GDPR rules when taking photos or videos of others, see datatilsynet.no for more info.

Don’t fly drones in protected areas like national parks, airports and conservative areas. Check prohibited areas in the map from safetofly.no – here, and the lists below.

Djevelporten and Fløya (Svolvær airport)

Svolvær (Svolvær airport)

Leknes (Leknes airport)

Offersøykammen (Leknes airport)

The upper half of Ryten (National Park)

Kvalvika Beach (National Park)

Horseid Beach (National Park)

Bunes Beach (National Park)

Helvetestind (National Park)

Parts of Ågvatnet lake (National Park)

Himmeltinden (Military facility)