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Drone Rules for Goðafoss Waterfall

Þingeyjarsveit (Þingeyjarsveit) • Iceland
Goðafoss Waterfall, 645, Iceland
Lat: 65.689 • Lng: -17.5382

Rules Edit History: Goðafoss Waterfall

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Jun 2, 2026 8:17 AM Approved • Initial rule details submitted from the map.
Author: Cortz (68)
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Your proposed edit has been approved. The rule now accurately reflects the drone regulations at Goðafoss Waterfall, including the requirement for commercial permission to fly in the area.
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  • No launching or flying zone / Commercial permit required
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Flight status Unknown Permission
Summary — Drone flights over and near Goðafoss Waterfall are not allowed. Commercial permission is required to fly here.
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This waterfall near Fossholl is strictly protected by the Environment Agency of Iceland. Permits used to be issued, but those were discontinued. Commercial permission may be given for a price of 52.600 ISK (400 USD).

Basic Iceland UAV rules:
- Stay under 120 meters (394 feet)
- Never fly directly over crowds
- Register as a drone pilot here: https://www.flydrone.is/register
- Keep drone in visual line of sight
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+ This waterfall near Fossholl is strictly protected by the Environment Agency of Iceland. Permits used to be issued, but those were discontinued. Commercial permission may be given for a price of 52.600 ISK (400 USD).
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+ Basic Iceland UAV rules:
+ - Stay under 120 meters (394 feet)
+ - Never fly directly over crowds
+ - Register as a drone pilot here: https://www.flydrone.is/register
+ - Keep drone in visual line of sight
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