Class C0 Safe Design and Injury Prevention

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In plain language

The drone is designed to be safe, with rounded edges and features that reduce the risk of cuts or injuries if it accidentally hits someone.

Requirement as structured

A class C0 UAS must be designed and constructed to minimise injury to people, avoiding sharp edges and limiting potential injuries from propeller blades.

Original regulatory text

be designed and constructed in such a way as to minimise injury to people during operation, sharp edges shall be avoided, unless technically unavoidable under good design and manufacturing practice. If equipped with propellers, it shall be designed in such a way as to limit any injury that may be inflicted by the propeller blades;

Applies when

class marking
C0
regulatory category
Open