UAS Certification from C0 to C6
WHAT IS IT?
Your drone class certification, from C0 to C6
Every drone model sold in Europe under a class from C0 to C6 needs a class identification label, and that label starts with an EU-type examination by a Notified Body.
EU Drone Port is an official Notified Body (Drone Certification Lab, NB 3045) and the only EU Certification Body 100% dedicated to drones. We test your model against Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 and issue the EU-type examination certificate that opens the European market.
WHY DO I NEED A CLASS IDENTIFICATION LABEL?
UAS Class Identification Label
If you are a UAS manufacturer willing to commercialise Drones in the European Union, you will need a Class Identification Label.
The requirements for this label will vary depending on the selected class.
C0
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
DRI
Kit (C3 to C5)
C0
C0
Scenario: Open A1
MTOM <250 g
Max. Speed < 19 m/s
Max. Height < 120 m
Safely controllable
Minimise injury to people
Electric powered
Follow-me mode (optional)
User’s manual
Information notice
C1
C1
Scenario: Open A1 MTOM <900 g or <80 J of impact Max. Speed < 19 m/s Max. Height < 120 m Safely controllable
Mechanical strength Minimise injury to people
Loss of data link (C2)
Sound power Electric powered
Unique physical serial number
Direct Remote Identification
Geoawareness
Airspace limitations function
Low-level battery alert
Lights Follow-me mode (optional)
User’s manual Information notice
C2
C2
Scenario: Open A2 MTOM < 4 kg Max. Height < 120 m Safely controllable Mechanical strength Minimise injury to people Loss of data link
Low-speed mode (< 3 m/s) Sound power Electric powered (< 24 V of nominal) Unique physical serial number Direct Remote identification Geoawareness Airspace limitation function Low-level battery alert Lights User’s manual Information notice
C3
C3
Scenario: Open A3 MTOM < 25 kg
Max. characteristic dimension < 3 m Max. Height < 120 m Safely controllable Loss of data link Sound power Electric powered (< 24 V of nominal) Unique physical serial number Direct Remote identification Geoawareness Airspace limitation function
C2 Link Protection Low-level battery alert Lights User’s manual Information notice
C4
C4
Scenario: Open A3 MTOM < 25 kg or 3 m wingspan Safely controllable
No automatic control modes User’s manual
ℹ️ Information Notice
C5
C5
Scenario: Specific STS-01 MTOM < 25 kg Max. characteristic dimension < 3 m Safely controllable
Multirotor or tether fixed-wing Loss of data link (C2) Sound power Electric powered Unique physical serial number Direct Remote identification Airspace limitation function C2 link protection Low-level battery alert Lights Low-speed mode
Flight Termination System
Flight information User’s manual Information notice
C6
C6
Scenario: Specific STS-02 MTOM < 25 kg Max. characteristic dimension < 3 m Safely controllable Any drone configuration Loss of data link (C2) Sound power Electric or fossil energies powered Unique physical serial number Direct Remote identification Airspace limitation function C2 link protection Low-level battery alert Lights User’s manual Information notice Max. speed < 50 m/s Flight information
Trajectory planning Flight Termination System
DRI
DRI Add-on
📡 Direct Remote identification
Kit (C3 to C5)
Accessory Kit (C3 to C5)
Scenario: Specific STS-01
MTOM
Max. characteristic dimension
Safely controllable
Low-speed mode
Power
C2 link protection
C2 link quality
UAS Configuration
Accessory List & Installations
Lights
Kit instructions
Flight Termination System
WHO IS IT FOR?
When you need a class certification
Launching a new model
Your drone needs its class label before it is placed on the EU market, for the Open category or the standard scenarios.
Every class, from C0 to C6
We certify all classes: C0 to C4 for the Open category, and C5 and C6 for the standard scenarios, so your customers know exactly where they can fly.
Changing a certified model
New hardware, software or variants that affect compliance need the certificate reviewed and updated.
Adding a kit or Remote ID
Accessory kits that convert a C3 drone into C5, and Direct Remote ID add-ons, are certified too.
HOW CAN I OBTAIN THE CLASS LABEL?
Timeline - Drone Certification
Our agile team will give you full attention throughout your certification process, so that you can have your product certified within 40 days.
You send us user’s manual, datasheet, maintenance manual for a preanalysis.
Documentation feedback. Certification viability. Setting the test plan
Test conclusion. Test report. Certification Decision.
Issuance of the EU-Type Examination Certificate
DAY 0
DAY 5
DAY 35
DAY 40
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN OUR SERVICES?
Our engineers will be responsible for testing your UAS according to DR (EU) 2019/945.
This process will ultimately grant you with the official Class Identification Label.
Testing Plan
Indoor (Lab) & Outdoor (Test Site)
- Max. speed
- Mechanical Strength
- Impact at terminal velocity
- Minimise injury to people
- Max. Characteristic Dimension
- Unique physical serial number
- Remote identification
- UA Tethering System
- Flight termination system
- MTOM
- C2 Link
- Electrical Power
- Sound Power
- Lighting
- Manufacturers' instructions
- Information notice
- Other
- EU-Type Examination Certificate
From €12,900 + VAT
The final price depends on the class, the number of variants, and options such as kits or Direct Remote ID.
RECOGNISED CERTIFICATION BODY
Drone Notified Body — DRONEPORT EUROPE S.L.
We are a Notified Body specialised just on UAS, under DR (EU) 2019/945 amended by DR (EU) 2020/1058, through a module B (EU-Type Examination), and according to the requirements in the standard ISO/IEC 17065, for the following group of products: C0, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 UAS, C3 to C5 Accessory Kits, & DRI add-ons. According to (CE) 765/2008, article 11, we are recognised by all National Authorities from the European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Additionally, under the recognition agreements signed by our Accreditation Body within the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), the accredited reports/certificates issued by the Certification Body of DRONEPORT EUROPE S.L. are recognised by accreditation bodies in over 100 countries around the world.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Drone class certification: frequently asked questions
Below you’ll find the most frequently asked questions we receive as a Notified Body regarding drone class certification, regulatory compliance, and the benefits of obtaining a CX label.
Any world manufacturer, distributor, or importer placing a drone on the EU market.
By obtaining this certification, you ensure that your drones comply with Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 and are ready to be operated legally within the EU.
This also adds clear commercial value to your product. Certified drones can be flown immediately by your customers under the applicable EASA scenarios, making your product more attractive and easier to integrate into professional operations.
A successful certification allows you to affix the corresponding class identification label (e.g., C0, C1, C2, etc., C6) to your drone, packaging, and user manual. This label confirms full compliance with the technical and safety requirements defined by EU law.
For your clients, this means the drone is ready to operate immediately within specific EASA flight scenarios — without additional approvals. Offering certified drones helps streamline adoption, builds trust, and gives you a competitive edge in a compliance-driven market.
About 40 days from the moment we receive your complete documentation, including testing and the certification decision.
Prices start from €12,900 + VAT. The final price depends on the class, the number of variants, and options such as kits or Direct Remote ID. For an exact quote, just contact our team.
Your user manual, datasheet, maintenance manual and technical file, plus one or two production-representative units for testing, depending on the class.
The EU-Type Examination Certificate remains valid for 10 years, as long as the drone’s hardware and software remain unchanged, and the applicable regulations are not modified in a way that affects compliance. If changes occur, the certification must be reviewed and updated accordingly.
This provides long-term stability for your product in the European market. A certified drone is not only compliant at launch — it’s a lasting investment in regulatory confidence and operational readiness for your clients.
A drone is considered “legacy” if it was placed on the EU market before 1 January 2024 and does not carry a class identification label (C0 to C6). These drones may continue operating under transitional rules, but they come with a major restriction: they cannot be updated, neither in hardware nor software.
Any modification — even a firmware update — may be considered a significant change, requiring a new evaluation and certification. In practice, legacy drones are frozen in their original state, limiting functionality, support, and future market value.
Certifying your drone now ensures it can evolve with your product roadmap and remain legally operational in the years to come.
The certificate is only issued when every test is passed. We explain the non-conformity so your team can fix it and retest.
No. C5 and C6 are the classes required for the standard scenarios STS-01 and STS-02 in the Specific category.
GUIDES
Free certification guides for manufacturers
Match your drone to the right class from C0 to C6.
GET STARTED
Book a meeting with us
An expert will assess you about the viability of the project, and will send you a personalised quotation.
The Entity has a pricing document available to the public upon request.