Electrical Voltage Limits

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In plain language

Only use manufacturer-approved batteries and electrical components to avoid exceeding safe voltage limits.

Requirement as structured

A class C2 UAS must be powered by electricity with nominal, accessible, and internal voltages not exceeding 48 V DC (or equivalent AC), unless design ensures no risk of harmful shock.

Original regulatory text

be powered by electricity and have a nominal voltage not exceeding 48 V DC or the equivalent AC voltage; its accessible parts shall not exceed 48 V DC or the equivalent AC voltage; internal voltages shall not exceed 48 V DC or the equivalent AC voltage unless it is ensured that the voltage and current combination generated does not lead to any risk or harmful electric shock even when the UAS is damaged;

Applies when

class marking
C2
regulatory category
Open