Mechanical Strength and Stability

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Part 3Article 42Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

Inspect the drone before flight to ensure there are no structural cracks or deformations that could cause a mechanical failure in the air.

Requirement as structured

A class C2 UAS must have the mechanical strength and stability to withstand flight stresses without breakage or deformation that interferes with safe flight.

Original regulatory text

have the requisite mechanical strength including any necessary safety factor and, where appropriate, stability to withstand any stress to which it is subjected to during use without any breakage or deformation that might interfere with its safe flight;

Applies when

class marking
C2
regulatory category
Open