Free guide for manufacturers
Which class certification does your drone need?
The class identification label decides where your customers can fly and which pilot certificate they need. Choose it from two directions: the physical limits of the drone, and the operations your market wants to fly. EU Drone Port is an official Notified Body (Drone Certification Lab) for classes C0 to C6.
Official Notified Body (Drone Certification Lab) · Classes C0 to C6 · Market access to 31 countries
Class at a glance
Match your drone to its class
Each class sets limits on mass, design and features, and unlocks a different subcategory or scenario for your customers.
| Class | Main limit | What customers can fly |
|---|---|---|
| C0 | MTOM under 250 g | Open category A1 |
| C1 | MTOM under 900 g or impact energy under 80 J | Open category A1 |
| C2 | MTOM under 4 kg | Open category A2, closer to people |
| C3 | MTOM under 25 kg, dimension under 3 m | Open category A3 |
| C4 | MTOM under 25 kg, no automatic flight modes | Open category A3 |
| C5 | Specific category features for VLOS | Standard scenario STS-01 |
| C6 | Specific category features for BVLOS | Standard scenario STS-02 |
Classes defined in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945, as amended.
Start from the market
Who buys your drone and what do they need to fly? Consumer, professional open category or specific category work point to different classes.
Then check the physics
Mass, dimensions, speed and automation must fit the class limits with margin, including every payload configuration you sell.
Features each class requires
Remote ID, geo-awareness, low-speed modes, lights and lost-link behaviour depend on the class. Plan them into the design early.
One model, several classes?
Some manufacturers certify variants for different classes. Each variant needs its own conformity assessment.
Changing class late is expensive
If tests show the drone does not fit the chosen class, redesign and retesting add months. Confirm the class before the design freeze.
What you’ll get
The free class selection guide
- The seven classes and their limits
- Which operations each class unlocks
- Features required per class
- How to choose for your market
- What the conformity assessment involves
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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
Quote on request
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 UAS class certification
What is a UAS class identification label?
A label from C0 to C6 showing that a drone meets the requirements of its class under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945. It sits alongside the CE marking.
Which class should my drone be?
It depends on the mass and design of the drone and the operations your customers will fly. Lighter classes unlock flights closer to people. C5 and C6 support standard scenarios.
Do I need a Notified Body?
For most classes, yes. Classes C1, C2, C3, C5 and C6 require a Notified Body in the conformity assessment. C0 and C4 have simpler routes in some cases.
Can one drone hold several classes?
A single configuration carries one class label. Manufacturers can certify different variants for different classes.
Does the class label apply across Europe?
Yes. The label gives access to the whole EU market and the other countries applying the EU drone rules.
Can EU Drone Port certify my drone?
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 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, as amended.
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