Drone- and flight ban over Hólar í Hjaltadal due to Landsmót hestamanna.

The drone and flight ban will be in effect from 09:00 on Sunday, 5 July 2026, until 23:00 on Sunday, 12 July 2026.

All drone operations within this area are prohibited unless specifically authorised by the Police Commissioner of North-west Iceland.

Applications for exemptions must be submitted to the Police Commissioner of North-west Iceland via email at: nordurland.vestra@logreglan.is

The following information must be provided:

• Purpose of the drone operation

• Name of the remote pilot or responsible person

• Remote Pilot Operator Registration Number issued by the Icelandic Transport Authority (Operator ID)

• Telephone number and email address

• Drone make and model

• Drone registration identifier (flight controller serial number / ID number)

• Proposed flight time(s) and operating altitude

Applications for exemptions must be received no later than 15:00 on Friday, 3 July 2026.

The Police will operate drone teams to conduct law enforcement and aerial surveillance activities.

Active monitoring of unauthorised drone operations will be carried out. Remote pilots found to be operating drones unlawfully may have their drone seized and may be subject to a fine.

The drone flight restriction is imposed pursuant to Article 3(d) of Regulation No. 1360/2024.

Refer to NOTAM A0519/26