Foreword
On 28 March 2025, the Støre Government presented Report to the Storting (white paper) No. 15 (2024–2025) Drones and Advanced Air Mobility . The Norwegian Parliament (Storting) considered the report during the spring og 2025. This document is a summary of the white paper.
The white paper provides an overarching and comprehensive review that outlines the goals and instruments facilitating a safe, targeted, and sustainable development and integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS, hereafter «drones») and advanced air mobility (AAM) in Norway. These technologies are poised to transform transportation, logistics, environmental management, and public services. The white paper seeks to describe economic and environmental benefits while ensuring safety, public trust, national security and alignment with international standards.
As a nation with long distances, challenging topography, extensive coastlines and dispersed settlement patterns, Norway presents unique opportunities for drones and AAM. The introduction of zero and low emission technologies, automation, and digitalization in aviation can improve connectivity, enable more sustainable logistics and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The introduction of drones and AAM constitutes a paradigm shift in aviation that enables decentralized, low-emission air transport systems, and the Norwegian government aims to position Norway as a driving force for the development of drones and AAM by facilitating early adoption of the new technologies now being introduced in aviation, a strong innovation ecosystem, and a commitment to become a low-emission society by 2050.
The white paper builds i.a. on the the previously published reports to the Storting (white papers); No. 14 (2023–2024) National Transport Plan 2025–2036 and No. 10 (2022–2023) National Aviation Strategy , emphasizing drones and AAM’s role in accessibility, climate mitigation, technological innovation, and public sector efficiency. Their integration will mainly complement – but also has the potential in some instances to replace – traditional transport modes, providing important services in both rural and urban contexts.
Jon-Ivar Nygård
Minister of Transport (Labour Party)
Note: This English summary was prepared with the assistance of artificial intelligence under human supervision, to ensure accessibility and clarity for an international -audience. In case of any ambiguity or discrepancy, the original Norwegian version – Meld. St. 15 (2024–2024) Droner og ny luftmobilitet – takes precedence.