Pre-flight Payload Mass Verification

In plain language

If you attach a camera, light, or other payload, weigh the drone to ensure it does not exceed the maximum takeoff mass (MTOM) set by the manufacturer or the drone's class limit.

Requirement as structured

If the UAS has an additional payload, the remote pilot must verify that its mass does not exceed the manufacturer's MTOM or the MTOM limit of its class.

Original regulatory text

if the UAS is fitted with an additional payload, verify that its mass does not exceed neither the MTOM defined by the manufacturer or the MTOM limit of its class.

Applies when

country

United Kingdom

operation

EU UAS operation

regulatory category

Open