Pre-flight Payload Mass Verification

In plain language

If you add a camera, sensor, or other payload to your drone, you must check that the total weight does not exceed the manufacturer's maximum take-off mass (MTOM) or the weight limit of the drone's class.

Requirement as structured

Before starting a UAS operation, if the UAS is fitted with an additional payload, the remote pilot must verify that its mass does not exceed the MTOM defined by the manufacturer 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

operation

EU UAS operation

regulatory category

Open