Compliance Requirements for Certified UAS
Verified from official sourcesArticle 40 (2)Article 40Version 2Effective -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
Requirements for UAS operated in the ‘certified’ and ‘specific’ categories except when conducted under a declaration. 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 ( 5 ), Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/640 ( 6 ) and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1107 ( 7 ).
Applies when
- operation
- UAS product requirements
- regulatory category
- General