Compliance Requirements for Certified UAS

Verified from official sources
Article 40Article 40Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

Certified drones must meet strict European aviation standards for design, production, and maintenance.

Requirement as structured

A UAS that meets the certification conditions in paragraph 1 must comply with the requirements of Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/640, and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1107.

Original regulatory text

An UAS that meets the conditions specified in paragraph 1 shall comply with the applicable requirements laid down in Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/640 and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1107.

Applies when

operation
UAS product requirements
regulatory category
General