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The European Council summit will take place on 16 and 17 May 2023 in Harpa, Reykjavík.
Restrictions on drone flights 15 to 18 May
8th May 2023
The flight of drones will be completely prohibited in the city centre of Reykjavík, around airports and along Reykjanesbraut from 15 May at 08:00 until 18 May at 12:00.
Announcement from the National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police of a ban on the operation of drone aircrafts in a given area, as per Article 12(4) of the Regulation on Operational Control of Remotely Piloted Aircraft No 990/2017. These are security measures due to the European Council Summit taking place in Reykjavík on May 16 and 17.
No drones (remotely piloted aircraft) will be allowed to fly in the centre of Reykjavík, around the airports and along Reykjanesbraut from May 15, 08:00 to May 18 at 12:00.
An interactive overview map showing both road closures in the Reykjavík city centre and the drone no-fly zone can be accessed here.
A print-friendly map showing the drone no-fly zone can be downloaded here.