Maximum Take-off Mass Limit for Open Category
Verified from official sourcesArticle 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