Machinery Directive Compliance for Non-Toy UAS

In plain language

If your drone is not classified as a toy, it must meet European machinery safety standards for risks not directly related to the flight itself (such as physical hazards on the ground).

Requirement as structured

UAS that are not toys within the meaning of Directive 2009/48/EC must comply with the relevant health and safety requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC, but only regarding risks other than those linked to UA flight safety.

Original regulatory text

UAS that are not toys within the meaning of Directive 2009/48/EC shall comply with the relevant health and safety requirements set out in Directive 2006/42/EC only in relation to risks other than those linked to the safety of the UA flight.

Applies when

operation

UAS product requirements

regulatory category

General