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EU market access for drone manufacturers
To sell a drone for the open category in Europe, it needs a class identification label alongside the CE marking. One certification gives access to 31 countries. This guide covers what must be in place before the first unit ships, whether you manufacture in Europe or import.
Official Notified Body (Drone Certification Lab) · Classes C0 to C6 · Market access to 31 countries
Before you sell
What must be in place
Class certification is the core, but it is not the only requirement.
Class label and CE marking
The drone carries its class identification label and CE marking, backed by a Notified Body certificate where the class requires one.
EU declaration of conformity
The manufacturer declares that the drone meets all applicable EU rules, listing the regulations and standards applied.
Technical documentation
Kept up to date and available to market surveillance authorities for years after the last unit is sold.
Other EU product rules
Radio equipment, electrical safety, chemicals and battery rules can apply alongside the drone regulation.
User information
A manual in the language of each market and the EASA consumer information for the class.
Economic operators
Manufacturers outside the EU need an importer or authorised representative in the EU with clear responsibilities.
Market surveillance is active
Authorities can check drones on sale and withdraw non-compliant products. A complete file and correct labelling protect your launch.
What you’ll get
The free EU market access guide
- Class label and CE marking
- Declaration of conformity and technical file
- Other EU rules that apply to drones
- Importer and representative duties
- A pre-launch checklist
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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.
Notified Body
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
Your customers need certified pilots. Point them to our online courses, valid in 31 countries.
- A1/A3, A2 and STS courses
- Online and asynchronous
- Official certificates
- Valid in 31 countries
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FAQ
Questions about selling drones in Europe
Can I sell a drone in Europe without a class label?
For most drones used in the open category, no. Since the transition period ended, drones placed on the market for the open category need a class identification label, with limited exceptions.
Does one certification cover all EU countries?
Yes. The class label and CE marking give access to the EU market and the other countries applying the EU drone rules, 31 in total.
Do I need an EU representative?
If you are established outside the EU, an importer or authorised representative in the EU must take on specific obligations for your products.
Which other EU rules apply to drones?
Depending on the product, radio equipment, electrical safety, hazardous substances and battery rules can apply alongside the drone regulation.
Who checks compliance after launch?
National market surveillance authorities, which can request documentation, test products and order withdrawals.
Can EU Drone Port help me reach the EU market?
Yes. EU Drone Port is an official Notified Body (Drone Certification Lab) for classes C0 to C6. Request a quote to discuss your product.
Last updated: October 2026. Source: Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945, as amended, and EU product legislation.
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Everything a drone needs before it can be sold in Europe.
C0 to C6
Classes certified
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Countries of market access
1
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