The National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police has imposed a temporary ban on flights by unmanned aircraft (drones) and other remotely controlled aircraft for public safety and security reasons.
The drone flight ban will be in effect from 17:00 on Monday, 5 October until 16:00 on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
Flights by drones or other remotely controlled aircraft within the area shaded in red are prohibited during this period.
Flights by unmanned aircraft, drones and other remotely controlled aircraft are also prohibited within a 500-metre radius of any police-escorted motorcade.
Police drone teams will carry out law enforcement and aerial surveillance. Unauthorised drone flights will be actively monitored.
Unauthorised flights may result in fines and the seizure of equipment.
The ban is imposed pursuant to Article 3(d) of Regulation No. 1360/2024.
Coordinates:
- 64° 7.854′ N, 21° 53.022′ W
- 64° 8.317′ N, 21° 56.397′ W
- 64° 8.779′ N, 21° 57.320′ W
- 64° 9.356′ N, 21° 56.297′ W
- 64° 9.287′ N, 21° 52.850′ W
An overview map of the drone flight restriction area is shown below:
