Maximum Take-off Mass Limit for Open Category

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Article 4Article 20Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

Your drone must weigh less than 25 kg (including fuel/battery and payload) at takeoff to be flown in the Open category.

Requirement as structured

The unmanned aircraft must have a maximum take-off mass of less than 25 kg.

Original regulatory text

the unmanned aircraft has a maximum take-off mass of less than 25 kg;

Applies when

operation
EU UAS operation
operation category
Open
regulatory category
Open