Drone glossary: English and Norwegian

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Remote pilotFjernpilot

The person who controls the drone and monitors its flight. The remote pilot and the operator may be the same person.

UAS operatorDroneoperatør / UAS-operatør

The person or organisation responsible for the drone operation. Operator registration is separate from the pilot’s competency documents.

Unmanned aircraft system (UAS)Ubemannet luftfartøysystem (UAS)

The unmanned aircraft together with the equipment used to control it. The term covers more than the aircraft alone.

Operator registrationOperatørregistrering

Registration of the responsible operator with the aviation authority. It provides an operator number; it is not an examination pass.

A1/A3 proof of completion of online trainingKompetansebevis A1/A3

The document obtained after the required A1/A3 online training and examination. “A1/A3 certificate” is a common shorter expression.

A2 remote pilot certificate of competencyKompetansesertifikat A2

The pilot’s A2 document after completing the competency requirements. It does not grant unrestricted access to airspace or other drone classes.

Class identification labelKlassemerking

A label such as C0, C1 or C2. The class affects how the drone may be used. It is distinct from the model name and general CE marking.

Open categoryÅpen kategori

The category for lower-risk operations within defined conditions. It contains A1, A2 and A3. Commercial operations can also fall within this category.

Specific categorySpesifikk kategori

The category for operations outside the open category that do not fall within the certified category. The appropriate authorisation or declaration route must be established.

Standard scenario (STS)Standardscenario (STS)

A defined scenario in the specific category with prescribed conditions. Pilot, operator, aircraft and operation must meet the requirements; a theory pass alone is insufficient.

Uninvolved personsUtenforstående personer

People who are not participating in the operation or are not aware of the pilot’s instructions and safety precautions. Simply seeing the drone is not enough.

Assembly of peopleFolkeansamling

A gathering where the density prevents people from freely moving away. Consider their ability to escape, rather than just the number of people.

Visual line of sight (VLOS)Flyging innenfor synsrekkevidde (VLOS)

Flight in which the pilot can see the aircraft without visual aids other than normal corrective lenses and assess its surroundings. The camera feed alone does not replace this.

Beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)Flyging utenfor synsrekkevidde (BVLOS)

Flight outside VLOS. A long radio range or a working camera feed does not, by itself, authorise this type of operation.

First-person view (FPV)FPV-flyging

The pilot uses video from the drone’s camera, often through goggles. FPV does not automatically change the applicable visual-line-of-sight and observer requirements.

UAS geographical zoneGeografisk UAS-sone

A geographical area with specific conditions for drone operations. Read the conditions, heights and active times; a map marker alone does not tell the whole story.

Ground riskBakkerisiko

The risk of the operation harming people or property on the ground. It depends on factors including the area, aircraft and consequences of a failure.

Risk mitigationRisikoreduserende tiltak

Measures that reduce the likelihood or consequences of an incident. A measure must address the particular risk involved.

Maximum take-off mass (MTOM)Maksimal avgangsmasse (MTOM)

The maximum mass, including payload and fuel where relevant, specified by the manufacturer or builder for operating the aircraft.

PayloadNyttelast

Equipment or cargo carried for the task, beyond what is needed for flight itself. Payload can affect mass, balance and flight performance.

Flight performanceFlygeytelse

What the aircraft can achieve under the actual conditions. Wind, temperature, mass and battery condition can affect its margins.

MeteorologyMeteorologi

The study of the atmosphere and weather. Drone pilots use it to assess conditions at the planned place and time of flight.

Contingency procedureBeredskapsprosedyre / avviksprosedyre

A planned response to an abnormal situation that aims to maintain or restore control. Not every abnormal situation is already an emergency.

Return to home (RTH)Retur til hjemmepunkt (RTH)

A function for returning to a recorded home point. Behaviour, route and height depend on the aircraft and settings; check its manual.

Practical self-trainingPraktisk egentrening

Practical flight training completed by the pilot under the A2 requirements. Reading theory or watching a video does not replace the training.

Self-declarationEgenerklæring

The pilot’s confirmation that the required self-training has been completed. It must reflect actual training and an assessment of the pilot’s skills.

Third-party liability insuranceAnsvarsforsikring

Insurance covering liability for harm caused to others. It differs from cover for damage to or loss of your own drone.

NOTAMNOTAM

An aviation notice about conditions relevant to flight, such as a temporary restriction. Check its location, height limits and active period.

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)AIP – luftfartspublikasjon

The official publication containing lasting aeronautical information. Current amendments, supplements and NOTAM must also be considered when planning.

Control zone (CTR)Kontrollsone (CTR)

Controlled airspace extending from the surface to a specified upper limit. Its boundary is not necessarily a circle with a fixed radius.