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EASA is the EU agency that sets civil aviation safety standards. Drone operations across EASA member states are governed by two regulations: (EU) 2019/947 (operations) and (EU) 2019/945 (drone class marking, C0–C6). The Open Category has three sub-categories — A1 (Over People), A2 (Near People), A3 (Far from People) — based on drone class mark or weight. From 1 January 2024, only drones <250 g (A1) or <25 kg (A3) without a class mark may operate in Open Category; all others require a C-class label.
Basic information about European Union Aviation Safety Agency
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
2002
supranational_agency
NL
EASA, European Aviation Safety Agency
Important information about drone regulations
Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction
Kilograms (kg)
metric
Meters (m)
Kilometers per hour (km/h)
Current regulations and frameworks for drone operations
| Title | Effective Date |
|---|---|
| Rules for UAS OperationsRegulation (EU) 2019/947 | December 31, 2020 |
| Transition Period for Legacy DronesCommission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/746 | June 9, 2020 |
| UAS Placed on the Market (Class Marks)Regulation (EU) 2019/945 | June 15, 2019 |
About this regulatory authority
Country
NL
Region
National
Type
supranational_agency
Updated
8/5/2026
How to reach European Union Aviation Safety Agency
Drone weight categories and associated requirements
| Weight | Category | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| 250 Grams (g) | a1_c1 | Required |
| 900 Grams (g) | a2_near_people | Required |
| 4000 Grams (g) | a3_far_from_people | Required |
| 25000 Grams (g) | specific_category | Required |