Exemption from Certification for Research and Experimental UAS

In plain language

If your drone is a custom build or modification used strictly for scientific or research purposes and produced in very small numbers, you do not need standard certification, but you must obtain a permit to fly.

Requirement as structured

UAS specifically designed or modified for research, experimental, or scientific purposes, and likely to be produced in very limited numbers, are exempt from the certification requirements of paragraph 1.

Original regulatory text

Paragraph 1 does not apply to UAS that are specifically designed or modified for research, experimental or scientific purposes, and are likely to be produced in very limited numbers. The operation of such UAS will be subject to a permit to fly in accordance with Subpart B of Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

Applies when

operation

UAS product requirements

regulatory category

General