Free guide for manufacturers
From engineering sample to class label: the roadmap
Class certification follows a clear sequence. Manufacturers who plan it from the start avoid redesigns and reach the market sooner. This roadmap shows each step, what you deliver and what the Notified Body checks.
Official Notified Body (Drone Certification Lab) · Classes C0 to C6 · Market access to 31 countries
Step by step
The eight steps to a labelled drone
Steps one to four happen on your side. Steps five to eight involve the Notified Body.
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Choose the class | Match the drone and your market to C0 to C6 |
| 2. Gap analysis | Compare the design with the class requirements and harmonised standards |
| 3. Close the gaps | Design changes, firmware features, labels and user information |
| 4. Technical file | Design, risk analysis, test plans, manuals and production information |
| 5. Choose the procedure | EU-type examination with production control, or full quality assurance |
| 6. Testing | Tests on a representative sample against the class requirements |
| 7. Certificate | The Notified Body issues the certificate once all findings are closed |
| 8. Label and declare | EU declaration of conformity, CE marking and class label, then production surveillance |
Conformity assessment procedures as set out in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945.
Engage early
Talking to the Notified Body before the design freeze catches issues while they are cheap to fix.
A representative sample
Test the drone as you will sell it, with the same firmware, batteries and payload options.
Keep the file alive
The technical documentation must stay up to date and available for years after the last unit is placed on the market.
After the certificate
Production must keep matching the certified type. Design or firmware changes may need a new assessment.
Plan for findings
Most projects have at least one round of findings. Build time for fixes and retests into your launch plan.
What you’ll get
The free certification roadmap
- The eight steps in order
- What you deliver at each step
- What the Notified Body checks
- Choosing the conformity procedure
- Staying compliant after launch
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From engineering sample to labelled product
EU Drone Port is an official Notified Body (Drone Certification Lab) for UAS classes C0 to C6.
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UAS Class Certification
EU-type examination and class identification label for your drone, from C0 to C6, by an official Notified Body (Drone Certification Lab).
- Classes C0 to C6
- Testing and technical file review
- Market access to 31 countries
- Listed with EASA
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How certification works
See the steps, documents and timeline of the class identification process, from engineering sample to labelled product.
- Process overview
- Required documentation
- Testing at our facility
- Typical timeline
Training for your customers
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FAQ
Questions about the certification process
How long does drone class certification take?
It depends on the class, the readiness of the design and the number of findings. Projects that arrive with a complete technical file move much faster.
What is an EU-type examination?
The procedure in which a Notified Body examines the design and tests a representative sample to confirm it meets the class requirements.
What goes in the technical file?
Design and manufacturing information, risk analysis, test reports, the user manual and consumer information, and the standards applied.
When can I place the drone on the market?
After the certificate is issued, you sign the EU declaration of conformity and apply the CE marking and class label.
What happens if I change the drone after certification?
Changes that affect class requirements must be assessed by the Notified Body before the changed product is sold.
Can EU Drone Port take my drone through certification?
Yes. EU Drone Port is an official Notified Body (Drone Certification Lab) for classes C0 to C6. Request a quote to start.
Last updated: October 2026. Source: Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945, as amended.
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