EN   EN 
 
 
 EUROPEAN  
COMMISSION   
Brussels, XXX  
[…](2018) XXX  draft  
ANNEX  
 
ANNEX  
to the Commission Delegated Regulation on unmanned aircraft intended for use in the 
‘open’ category, and on third -country UAS operators  
Commission Delegated Regulation  
[…]  
Ref. Ares(2018)5119839 - 05/10/2018 
EN 1  EN ANNEX  
Part  1 
Requirements for a class C0 Unmanned aircraft system  
A class C0 UAS bears the following class identification label on the UA:  
 
A class C0 UAS shall  comply with the following : 
(1) have an MTOM of less than 250 g, including payload;  
(2) have a maximum speed in level flight of 19 m/s;  
(3) have a maximum attainable range from the remote pilot station limited to 120 m;  
(4) be safely controllable with regards to stability, manoeuvrability and data link 
performance, by a remote pilot following the manufacturer’s instructions, as 
necessary under all anticipated operating conditions including following the failure 
of one or, if appropriate, more systems ; 
(5) 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;  
(6) be powered by electricity  and have a nominal voltage not exceeding 24 V direct 
current (DC) or the equivalent alternating current (AC) voltage; its accessible parts 
shall not exceed 24 V DC or the equivalent AC voltage; internal voltages shall not 
exceed 24 V DC or the equivalent AC v oltage unless it is ensured that the voltage 
and current combination generated does not lead to any risk or harmful electric sho ck 
even when the UAS is damaged;  
(7) if equipped with a follow -me mode and when this function is on, be in a range  not 
exceeding 50 m from the remote pilot, and make it possible for the remote pilot to 
regain control of the UA or to activate an emergency procedure that terminates the 
flight;  
(8) be placed on the market with a user’s manual providing:  
(a)  the characteristics of the UA includin g but not limited to the:  
– UA mass (with a description of the reference configuration) and the 
maximum take -off mass (MTOM),  
– general characteristics of allowed payloads in terms of mass dimensions, 
interfaces with the UA and other possible restrictions,  
 
EN 2  EN – equipment to control the UA remotely including all third parties accepted 
software applications (apps),  
– and a description of the behaviour of the UA in case of a loss of data link,  
(b) clear operational instructions,  
(c) operational limitations (including but no t limited to meteorological conditions 
and day/night operations), and   
(d) appropriate description of all the risks related to UAS operations adapted for 
the age of the user.  
(9) include an information notice defined by the European Aviation Safety Agency 
(EASA) p roviding applicable limitations and obligations, in accordance with 
Regulation (EU) …/… [IR] . 
(10) Points  5 and 6 do not apply to UAS that are toys in the meaning of Directive 
2009/48/EC on the safety of toys.  
Part  2 
Requirements for a class C 1 Unmanned aircraf t system  
A class C1 UAS bears the following class identification label on the UA:  
 
A class C1 UAS shall  comply with the following : 
(1) be made of materials and have performance and physical characteristics such as to 
ensure that in the event of an impact at terminal velocity with a human head, the 
energy transmitted to the human head is less than 80 J, or, as an alternative, shall 
have an MTOM of less than 900 g, including payload;  
(2) have a maximum speed in level flight of 19 m/s;  
(3) have a maximum attainable heig ht above the take -off point limited to 120 m or be 
equipped with a system that limits the height above the surface or above the take -off 
point to 120 m or to a value selectable by the remote pilot. In case the value is 
selectable, clear information about t he height of the UA above the surface or take -off 
point during flight shall be provided to the remote pilot.  
(4) be safely controllable with regards to stability, manoeuvrability and data link 
performance, by a remote pilot following the manufacturer’s instructions, as 
necessary under all anticipated operating conditions including following the failure 
of one or, if appropriate, more systems ; 
 
EN 3  EN (5) have the requisite mechanical strength and, where appropriate, stability to withstand 
any stress to which it is s ubjected to during use without any breakage or deformation 
that might interfere with its safe flight;  
(6) be designed and constructed in such a way as to minimise injury to people during 
operation , sharp edges shall be avoided, unless technically unavoidable u nder 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;  
(7) in case of a loss of data link, have a reliable and predictable method for th e UA to 
recover or terminate the flight in a way that reduces the effect on third parties in the 
air or on the ground;  
(8) unless it is a fixed -wing UA, have a guaranteed A-weighted sound power level LWA 
determined  as pe r Part 13 not exceeding  the levels estab lished in Part 1 5; 
(9) unless it is a fixed -wing UA, have the indication of the guaranteed A-weighted sound 
power level affixed  visibly, legibly, and indelibly  on the UA and/or its packaging  as 
per Part 14 ; 
(10) be powered by electricity  and have a nominal voltage not exceeding 24 V DC or the 
equivalent AC voltage; its accessible parts shall not exceed 24 V DC or the 
equivalent AC voltage; internal voltages shall not exceed 24 V DC or the equivalent 
AC voltage unless it is ensured that the voltage and current combin ation generated 
does not lead to any risk or harmful electric shock even when the UAS is damaged;  
(11) have a unique physical serial number co mpliant with standard ANSI/CTA -2063 
Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Serial Numbers  affixed to the UA and its packaging 
or its user’s manual in a legible manner ; 
(12) have an remote identification system that:  
(a) allows the user to insert a UAS operator registration number;  
(b) ensures, in real time during the whole duration of the flight, the radio  
transmission on the 2.4 or 5 GHz frequency band , using an open and 
documented transmission protocol,  of the following data in a way that they can 
be received directly by mobile devices  within the broadcast ing range : 
– the UAS operator registration number;  
– the unique physical serial number of the UA  compliant with standard 
ANSI/CTA -2063 ,  
– the geographical position of the UA  and its height above the take -off 
point;  
– the direction and speed of the UA;  and 
– the geographical position of the UA take -off point . 
(13) be equipped with a geo -awareness system that provides:  
(a) an interface to load and update data containing information on airspace 
limitations related to UA position and altitude imposed by the geographical 
zones, as defined by article 15 of the Regulation (EU) …/… [IR], which 
ensures that the process of loading or updating such data does not degrade its 
integrity and validity;   
EN 4  EN (b) a warning alert to the pilot when a potential breach of airspace limitations is 
detected; and  
(c) information to the pilot on the UA’s status  as well as a warning alert when its 
positioning or navigation cannot ensure the proper functioning of the geo -
awareness system;  
(14) if the UA has a function that limits its access to certain airspace areas or volumes, 
this function shall operate in such a man ner that it interacts smoothly with the flight 
control system of the UA without adversely affecting flight safety; in addition, clear 
information shall be provided to the remote pilot when the UA flight control system 
is automatically engaged to keep the U A out of these areas;  
(15) provide the remote pilot with clear warning when the battery of the UA or its control 
station reaches a low level so that the remote pilot has sufficient time to safely land 
the UA;  
(16) be equipped with lights for the purpose of conspicui ty and controllability of the UA; 
the design of the lights shall  not be confused with the navigation lights of a manned 
aircraft : 
(17) if equipped with a follow -me mode and when this function is on, be in a range  not 
exceeding 50 m from the remote pilot, and ma ke it possible for the remote pilot to 
regain control of the UA or to activate an emergency procedure that terminates the 
flight;  
(18) be placed on the market with a user’s manual providing:  
(a)  the characteristics of the UA including but not limited to the:  
– UA ma ss (with a description of the reference configuration) and the 
maximum take -off mass (MTOM)  
– general characteristics of allowed payloads in terms of mass, dimensions,  
interfaces of with the UA and other possible restrictions,  
– equipment to control the UA r emotely including all third parties accepted 
software applications (apps),  
– frequency of the remote identification emission,  
– sound power level,  
– and a description of the behaviour of the UA in case of a loss of data link,  
(b) clear operational instructions,  
(c) procedure to upload the airspace limitations  
(d) maintenance instructions,  
(e) troubleshooting procedures  
(f) operational limitations (including but not limited to meteorological 
conditions and day/night operations), and   
(g) appropriate description of all the risks related to UAS operations;  
(19) include an information notice written by EASA providing applicable limitations and 
obligations under EU law .  
EN 5  EN Part  3 
Requirements for a class C2 Unmanned aircraft system  
A class C2 UAS bears the following class identification  label on the UA:  
 
A class C2 UAS shall  comply with the following : 
(1) have an MTOM of less than 4 kg, including payload;  
(2) have a maximum attainable height above the take -off point limited to 120 m or be 
equipped with a system that limits the height above the surface or above the take -off 
point to 120 m or to a value selectable by the remote pilot. In case the value is 
selectable, clear information about the height of the UA above the surface or take -off 
point during flig ht shall be provided to the remote pilot.;  
(3) be safely controllable with regards to stability, manoeuvrability and data link 
performance,  by a pilot with adequate competency as defined in Regulation  (EU) 
…/… [IR] and following  the manufacturer’s instruction s, as necessary under all 
anticipated operating conditions including following the failure of one or, if 
appropriate, more systems ; 
(4) have the requisite mechanical strength and, where appropriate, stability to withstand 
any stress to which it is subjected  to during use without any breakage or deformation 
that might interfere with its safe flight;  
(5) in the case of a tethered UA, have a tensile length of the tether that is less than 50 m 
and a mechanical strength that is no less than:  
(a) for heavier -than-air aircraf t, 10 times the weight of the aerodyne at maximum 
mass;  
(b) for lighter -than-air aircraft, 4 times the force exerted by the combination of the 
maximum static thrust and the aerodynamic force of the maximum allowed 
wind speed in flight;  
(6) be designed and construc ted 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 i njury that may be inflicted by the propeller blades;  
(7) unless tethered, in case of a loss of data link, have a reliable and predictable method 
for the UA to recover or terminate the flight in a way that reduces the effect on third 
parties in the air or on th e ground;  
 
EN 6  EN (8) unless tethered, be equipped with a remote pilot data link protected against 
unauthorised access to the command and control functions;  
(9) unless it is a fixed -wing UA, be equipped with a low -speed mode selectable by the 
remote pilot and limiting the  maximum cruising speed to no more than 3 m/s.  
(10) unless it is a fixed -wing UA, have a guaranteed A-weighted sound power level LWA 
determined as per Part 13  not exceeding the levels established in Part 15 ; 
(11) unless it is a fixed -wing UA, have the indication of  the guaranteed A-weighted sound 
power level affixed visibly, legibly, and indelibly on the UA and/or its packaging  as 
per Part 14;  
(12) 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 vo ltage and current combination generated 
does not lead to any risk or harmful electric shock even when the UAS is damaged;  
(13) have a unique physical  serial number compliant with standard ANSI/CTA -2063  
Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Serial Numbers affixed to the  UA and its packaging 
or its user’s manual in a legible manner ; 
(14) unless tethered, have an remote identification system that:  
(a) allows the user to insert a UAS operator registration number;  
(b) ensures, in real time during the whole duration of the flight, the rad io 
transmission on the 2.4 or 5  GHz frequency band , using an open and 
documented transmission protocol,  of the following data  in a way that they  can 
be received directly by mobile devices within  the broadcast ing range  : 
– the UAS operator registration number ; 
– the physical  serial number of the UA  complia nt with standard 
ANSI/CTA -2063 ; 
– the geographical position of the UA, its height above the take -off point 
and associated time;  
– the direction and speed of the UA; and 
– the geographical position of the UA take -off point . 
(15) be equipped with a geo -awareness function  that provides:  
(a) an interface to load and update data containing information on airspace 
limitations related to UA position and altitude imposed by the geographical 
zones, as defined by article 15 of the  Reg ulation (EU) .../… [IR], which 
ensures that the process of loading or updating of this data does not degrade its 
integrity and validity;  
(b) a warning alert to the pilot when a potential breach of airspace limitations is 
detected; and  
(c) information to the pilot on the UA’s status as well as a warning alert when its 
positioning or navigation cannot ensure the proper functioning of the geo -
awareness system;  
(16) if the UA has a function that limits its access to certain airspace areas or volumes, 
this function shall ope rate in such a manner that it interacts smoothly with the flight  
EN 7  EN control system of the UA without adversely affecting flight safety; in addition, clear 
information shall be provided to the remote pilot when the UA flight control system 
is automatically eng aged to keep the UA out of these areas;  
(17) provide the remote pilot with clear warning when the battery of the UA or its control 
station reaches a low level such that the remote pilot has sufficient time to safely land 
the UA;  
(18) be equipped with lights for the purpose of conspicuity  and controllability of the UA; 
the design of the lights shall not be confused with the navigation lights of manned 
aircraft;  
(19) be placed on the market with a user’s manual providing:  
(a)  the characteristics of the UA including but not lim ited to the:  
– UA mass (with a description of the reference configuration) and the 
maximum take -off mass (MTOM),  
– general characteristics of allowed payloads in terms of mass dimensions, 
interfaces with the UA and other possible restrictions,  
– equipment to c ontrol the UA remotely including all third parties accepted 
software applications (apps),  
– frequency of the remote identification emission,  
– sound power level,  
– and a description of the behaviour of the UA in case of a loss of data link,  
(b) clear operational instructions,  
(c) procedure to upload the airspace limitations  
(d) maintenance instructions,  
(e) troubleshooting procedures  
(f) operational limitations (including but not limited to meteorological conditions 
and day/night operations), and   
(g) appropriat e description of all the risks related to UAS operations;  
(20) include an information notice written by EASA with applicable limitations and 
obligations under  EU law . 
Part  4 
Requirements for a class C3 Unmanned aircraft system  
A class C3 UAS bears the followin g class identification label on the UA:   
EN 8  EN  
A class C3 UAS shall  comply with the following : 
(1) have an MTOM of less than 25 kg, including payload;  
(2) have a maximum attainable height above the take -off point limited to 120 m or be 
equipped with a system that limits the height above the surface or above the take -off 
point to 120 m or to a value selectable by the remote pilot. In case the value is 
selecta ble, clear information about the height of the UA above the surface or take -off 
point during flight shall be provided to the remote pilot;  
(3) be safely controllable with regards to stability, manoeuvrability and data link 
performance,  by a pilot with adequa te competency as defined in Regulation ( EU) 
…/… [IR] and  following the manufacturer’s instructions, as necessary under all 
anticipated operating conditions including following the failure of one or, if 
appropriate, more systems  
(4) in the case of a tethered U A, have a tensile length of the tether that is less than 50 m 
and a mechanical strength of no less than:  
(a) for heavier -than-air aircraft, 10 times the weight of the aerodyne at maximum 
mass;  
(b) for lighter -than-air aircraft, 4 times the force exerted by the com bination of the 
maximum static thrust and the aerodynamic force of the maximum allowed 
wind speed in flight;  
(5) unless tethered, in case of a loss of data link, have a reliable and predictable method 
for the UA to recover or terminate the flight in a way that  reduces the effect on third 
parties in the air or on the ground;  
(6) unless it is a fixed -wing UA, have the indication of the guaranteed A -weighted sound 
power level  LWA determined as per Part 13  affixed visibly, legibly, and indelibly on 
the UA and/or its pa ckaging as per Part 14;  
(7) 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 e quivalent 
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;  
(8) have a unique physical serial number compliant with standard ANSI/CTA -2063 
Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Serial Numbers, affixed to the UAS and its 
packaging or its user’s manual in a legible manner ; 
(9) unless tethered, have an remote identification system that:  
(a) allows the user to insert a UAS operator registration number ;  
 
EN 9  EN (b) ensures, in re al time during the whole duration of the flight, the radio 
transmission on the 2.4 or 5  GHz frequency band , using an open and 
documented transmission protocol,  of the following data  in a way that they  can 
be received directly by mobile devices within  the broadcast ing range  :  
– the UAS operator registration number;  
– the physical  serial number of the UA compliant with standard 
ANSI/CTA -2063 ; 
– the geographical position of the UA, its height above the take -off point 
and associated time;  
– the direction and speed o f the UA; and 
– the geographical position of the UA take -off point . 
(10) be equipped with a geo -awareness function that provides:  
(a) an interface to load and update data containing information on airspace 
limitations related to UA position and altitude imposed by th e geographical 
zones ons, as defined by article 15 of the  Regulation (EU) …/… [IR], which 
ensures that the process of loading or updating of this data does not degrade its 
integrity and validity;   
(b) a warning alert to the pilot when a potential breach of a irspace limitations is 
detected; and  
(c) information to the pilot on the UA’s status as well as a warning alert when its 
positioning or navigation cannot ensure the proper functioning of the geo -
awareness system;  
(11) if the UA has a function that limits its access  to certain airspace areas or volumes, 
this function shall operate in such a manner that it interacts smoothly with the flight 
control system of the UA without adversely affecting flight safety; in addition, clear 
information shall be provided to the remot e pilot when the UA flight control system 
is automatically engaged to keep the UA out of these areas;  
(12) unless tethered, be equipped with a remote pilot data link protected against 
unauthorised access to the command and control functions;  
(13) provide the remote pilot with clear warning when the battery of the UA or its control 
station reaches a low level such that the remote pilot has sufficient time to safely land 
the UA;  
(14) be equipped with lights for the purpose of conspicuity  and controllability of the UA; 
the d esign of the lights shall not be confused with the navigation lights of a manned 
aircraft;  
(15) be placed on the market with a user’s manual providing:  
(a)  the characteristics of the UA including but not limited to the:  
– UA mass (with a description of the reference  configuration) and the 
maximum take -off mass (MTOM),  
– general characteristics of allowed payloads in terms of mass dimensions, 
interfaces with the UA and other possible restrictions,  
– equipment to control the UA remotely including all third parties accept ed 
software applications (apps),   
EN 10  EN – frequency of the remote identification emission,  
– sound power level,  
– and a description of the behaviour of the UA in case of a loss of data 
link),  
(b) clear operational instructions,  
(c) procedure to upload the airspace limitations  
(d) maintenance instructions,  
(e) troubleshooting procedures  
(f) operational limitations (including but not limited to meteorological conditions 
and day/night operations), and   
(g) appropriate description of all the risks re lated to UAS operations;  
(16) include an information notice defined by EASA providing applicable limitations and 
obligations under EU law.  
 
Part  5 
Requirements for a class C4 Unmanned aircraft system  
A class C4 UAS bears the following label on the UA in a visi ble manner:  
 
A class C4 UAS shall  comply with the following : 
(1) have an MTOM of less than 25 kg, including payload;  
(2) have physical and mechanical properties, flammability, electrical properties and 
functional safety, or contain features or details that, the safety of the person operating 
the unmanned aircraft or of third parties in the air or on the ground, including 
property, can be satisfactorily demonstrated;  
(3) be safely controllable and manoeuvrable by a remote pilot following the 
manufacturer’s instruction s, as necessary under all anticipated operating conditions 
including following the failure of one or, if appropriate, more systems;  
(4) not be capable of automatic control modes  except for flight stabilisation assistance 
with no direct effect on the trajectory  and lost link assistance provided that a pre -
determined fixed position of the flight controls in case of lost link is available ; 
 
EN 11  EN (5) have a unique physical serial number compliant with standard ANSI/CTA -2063 
Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Serial Numbers affixe d to the UAS and its 
packaging or its user’s manual in a legible manner ; 
(6) be placed on the market with a user’s manual providing:  
(a) the characteristics of the UA including but not limited to the:  
– UA mass (with a description of the reference configuration) and the 
maximum take -off mass (MTOM),  
– general characteristics of allowed payloads in terms of mass dimensions, 
interfaces with the UA and other possible restrictions,  
– equipment to control the UA  remotely including all third parties accepted 
software applications (apps),  
– and a description of the behaviour of the UA in case of a loss of data link,  
(b) clear operational instructions,  
(c) maintenance instructions,  
(d) troubleshooting procedures,  
(e) operational  limitations (including but not limited to meteorological conditions 
and day/night operations), and   
(f) appropriate description of all the risks related to UAS operations;  
(7) include an information notice defined by EASA providing applicable limitations and 
obligations under EU law ;  
Part  6 
Requirements for a r emote  identification system  add-on 
An remote identification add -on shall  comply with the following : 
(1) allow the user to insert a UAS operator registration number;  
(2) have a physical  serial number compliant with  standard ANSI/CTA -2063  Small 
Unmanned Aerial Systems Serial Numbers , affixed to the add-on and  its packaging or 
its user’s manual in a legible manner ; 
(3) ensures, in real time during the whole duration of the flight of the UA to which it is 
attached, the radio transmission on the 2.4 or 5  GHz frequency band , using an open 
and documented transmission protocol,  of the following data  in a way that they  can 
be received directly by mobile devices within the broadcast ing range  :  
(a) the UAS operator registration number;  
(b) the physical  serial number  of the add -on compliant with standard ANSI/CTA -
2063 ; 
(c) the geographical position of the UA, its height above the take -off po int and 
associated  date and  time;  
(d) the direction and speed of the UA; and 
(e) the geographical position of the UA take -off point .  
EN 12  EN Part  7 
Conformity assessment Module A — Internal production control  
1. Internal production control is the conformity assessment procedure whereby the 
manufacturer fulfils the obligations set out in points 2, 3 and 4 of this Part, and 
ensures and declares on their sole responsibility that the products concerned satisfy 
the requirements set out in Parts 1, 2, 5 or  6 which apply to them . 
2. Technical  documentation  
The manufacturer shall develop the technical documentation in accordance  with 
Article 18 of this Regulation.  
3. Manufacturing  
The manufacturer shall take all measures necessary so that the manufacturing process 
and its monitoring ensure compliance of the manufactured product with the technical 
documentation referred to in point 2  of this Part and with the requirements set out in 
Parts 1, 2, 5 or  6 which apply to them . 
4. CE marking and EU declaration of conformity  
(1) In accordance with Articles 16 and 17 of this Regulation, the manufacturer 
shall affix the CE marking and, when applicabl e, the UA class identification 
label, to each  individual  product that satisfies the applicable requirements set 
out in Parts 1, 2, 5 or  6 which apply to them . 
(2) The manufacturer shall draw up a written EU declaration of conformity for 
each product  model  and keep it together with the technical documentation at 
the disposal of the national authorities for 10 years after the product has been 
placed on the market. The EU declaration of conformity shall clearly identify 
the product for which it has been drawn up.  
A copy of the EU declaration of conformity shall be made available to the relevant 
authorities upon request.  
5. Authorised  representative  
The manufacturer s’ obligations set out in point 4 may be fulfilled by an authorised 
representative, on their behalf and u nder their responsibility, provided that they are  specified 
in the mandate.  
Part  8 
Conformity assessment Modules B and C — EU-type examination 
and conformity  to type based on internal production control  as 
per Annex II to Decision No 768/2008/EC  
When refer ence is made to this Part, the conformity assessment procedure shall follow 
Modules B (EU -type examination) and C (Conformity to type based on internal production 
control) of this Part. 
Module B  
EU-type examination   
EN 13  EN 1. EU-type examination is the part of a conformity assessment procedure in which a 
notified body examines the technical design of the product and verifies and attests 
that the technical design of the product meets the applicable requirements set out in 
Parts   1 to 6.  
2. EU-type examination shall be carried out by an assessment of the adequacy of the 
technical design of the product through examination of the technical documentation 
and supporting evidence referred to in point 3, plus examination of specimens, 
representative of the production envisaged, of one or more critical parts of the 
product (combination of production type and design type).  
3. The manufacturer shall lodge an application for EU -type examination with a single 
notified body of his choice.  
The appli cation shall include:  
(1) the name and address of the manufacturer and, if the application is lodged by 
the authorised representative, his name and address as well;  
(2) a written declaration that the same application has not been lodged with any 
other notified body;  
(3) the technical documentation. The technical documentation shall make it 
possible to assess the product’s conformity with the applicable requirements of 
this Regulation and shall include an adequate analysis and assessment of the 
risk(s). The technical  documentation shall contain, wherever applicable, the 
elements set out in Article 18 of this Regulation;  
(4) the specimens representative of the production envisaged. The notified body 
may request further specimens if needed for carrying out the test programm e; 
(5) the supporting evidence for the adequacy of the technical design solution. This 
supporting evidence shall mention any documents that have been used, in 
particular where the relevant harmonised standards and/or technical 
specifications have not been appl ied or have not been applied in full;. The 
supporting evidence shall include, where necessary, the results of tests carried 
out in accordance with other relevant technical specifications by the 
appropriate laboratory of the manufacturer or by another testi ng laboratory on 
his behalf and under his responsibility . 
4. The notified body shall:  
For the product:  
(1) examine the technical documentation and supporting evidence to assess the 
adequacy of the product’s technical design.  
For the specimen(s):  
(2) verify that the s pecimen(s) has (have) been manufactured in conformity with 
the technical documentation, and identify the elements which have been 
designed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the relevant 
harmonised standards and/or technical specifications, as  well as the elements 
which have been designed without applying the relevant provisions of those 
standards;  
(3) carry out appropriate examinations and tests, or have them carried out, to check 
whether, where the manufacturer has chosen to apply the solutions i n the  
EN 14  EN relevant harmonised standards and/or technical specifications, these have been 
applied correctly;  
(4) carry out appropriate examinations and tests, or have them carried out, to check 
whether, where the solutions in the relevant harmonised standards and/o r 
technical specifications have not been applied, the solutions adopted by the 
manufacturer meet the corresponding essential requirements of the legislative 
instrument;  
(5) agree with the manufacturer on a location where the examinations and tests 
will be carr ied out.  
5. The notified body shall draw up an evaluation report that records the activities 
undertaken in accordance with point 4 and their outcomes. Without prejudice to its 
obligations as provided in point 8, the notified body shall release the content of this 
report, in full or in part, only with the agreement of the manufacturer.  
6. Where the type meets the requirements of this Regulation, the notified body shall 
issue an EU -type examination certificate to the manufacturer. This certificate shall 
contain the  name and address of the manufacturer, the conclusions of the 
examination, the relevant aspects of the requirements covered by the examination, 
the conditions (if any) for its validity, and the data necessary for the identification of 
the approved type. Th e certificate may have one or more annexes attached to it.  
The EU certificate and its annexes shall contain all relevant information to allow the 
conformity of manufactured products with the examined type to be evaluated  and to 
allow for in service control . 
Where the type does not satisfy the applicable requirements of this Regulation, the 
notified body shall refuse to issue an EU -type examination certificate and shall 
inform the applicant accordingly, giving detailed reasons for its refusal.  
7. The notified b ody shall keep itself apprised of any changes in the generally 
acknowledged state of the art which indicates that the approved type may no longer 
comply with the applicable requirements of this Regulation, and shall determine 
whether such changes require f urther investigation. If so, the notified body shall 
inform the manufacturer accordingly.  
The manufacturer shall inform the notified body that holds the technical 
documentation relating to the EU -type examination certificate of all modifications to 
the app roved type that may affect the product’s conformity with the essential 
requirements of this Regulation or the conditions for the certificate’s validity. Such 
modifications shall require additional approval and attached to the original EU -type 
examination c ertificate.  
8. Each notified body shall inform its notifying authority concerning the EU -type 
examination certificates and/or any additions thereto which it has issued or 
withdrawn, and shall, periodically or upon request, make available to its notifying 
authority the list of certificates and/or any additions thereto refused, suspended or 
otherwise restricted.  
Each notified body shall inform the other notified bodies concerning the EU -type 
examination certificates and/or any additions thereto which it has refu sed, 
withdrawn, suspended or otherwise restricted, and, upon request, concerning the 
certificates and/or additions thereto which it has issued.   
EN 15  EN The Commission, the Member States  and the other notified bodies may, on request, 
obtain a copy of the EU -type ex amination certificates and/or additions thereto. On a 
reasoned request, the Commission and the Member States may obtain a copy of the 
technical documentation and the results of the examinations carried out by the 
notified body.  
The notified body shall kee p a copy of the EU -type examination certificate, its 
annexes and additions, as well as the technical file including the documentation 
submitted by the manufacturer for 10 years after the product has been assessed or 
until the validity of the certificate ex pires.  
9. The manufacturer shall keep a copy of the EU -type examination certificate, its 
annexes and additions together with the technical documentation at the disposal of 
the national authorities for 10 years after the product has been placed on the market.  
10. The manufacturer’s authorised representative may lodge the application referred to in 
point 3 and fulfil the obligations set out in points 7 and 9, provided that they are 
specified in the mandate.  
Module C  
Conformity to type based on internal production co ntrol  
1. Conformity to type based on internal production control is the part of a conformity 
assessment procedure whereby the manufacturer fulfils the obligations laid down in 
points 2 and 3, and ensures and declares that the products concerned are in 
conform ity with the type described in the EU -type examination certificate and satisfy 
the applicable requirements of this Regulation.  
2. Manufacturing  
The manufacturer shall take all measures necessary so that the manufacturing process 
and its monitoring ensure conf ormity of the manufactured product with the approved 
type described in the EU -type examination certificate and with the applicable 
requirements set out in Parts  1 to 6.  
3. CE marking and EU declaration of conformity  
(1) The manufacturer shall affix the CE marking  and, when relevant, the UA class 
identification label in accordance with Articles 14and 15 of this Regulation to 
each product that is in conformity with the type described in the EU -type 
examination certificate and satisfies the applicable requirements se t out in Parts 
1 to 6.  
(2) The manufacturer shall draw up a written EU declaration of conformity for 
each product type and keep it at the disposal of the national authorities for 10 
years after the product has been placed on the market. The EU declaration of 
conformity shall clearly identify the product type for which it has been drawn 
up. 
A copy of the EU declaration of conformity shall be made available to the 
relevant authorities upon request.  
4. Authorised representative  
The manufacturer’s obligations set out in point 3 may be fulfilled by their authorised 
representative, on their behalf and under their responsibility, provided that this is 
specified in the mandate.   
EN 16  EN Part  9 
Conformity assessment Module H — Conformity based on full 
quality assurance as per Annex II to Decision No 768/2008/EC  
1. Conformity based on full quality assurance is the conformity assessment procedure 
whereby the manufacturer fulfils the obligations set out in points 2 and 5, and 
ensures and declares on his sole responsibility that the product  concerned satisfies 
the applicable requirements set out in Parts  1 to 6.  
2. Manufacturing  
The manufacturer shall operate an approved quality system for design, manufacture, 
final inspection and testing of the product concerned as specified in point 3 and sha ll 
be subject to surveillance as specified in point 4.  
3. Quality system  
(1) The manufacturer shall lodge an application for the assessment of his quality 
system with the notified body of their choice , for the product concerned . 
The application shall include:  
(a) the name and address of the manufacturer and, if the application is 
lodged by the authorised representative, their name and address as well;  
(b) the technical documentation for each type of product intended to be 
manufactured, containing the elements set out in Part 10 where 
applicable;  
(c) the documentation concerning the quality system; and  
(d) a written declaration stating that the same application has not been 
lodged with any other notified body.  
(2) The quality system shall ensure compliance of the product with the 
requirements of this Regulation.  
All the elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the manufacturer 
shall be documented in a systematic and orderly manner in the form of written 
policies, procedures and instructions. This quality system documentatio n shall 
permit  a consistent interpretation of the quality programmes, plans, manuals 
and records.  
The documentation shall, in particular, contain an adequate description of:  
(a) the quality objectives and the organisational structure, responsibilities 
and powe rs of the management with regard to product design and quality;  
(b) the technical design specifications, including standards, that will be 
applied and, where the relevant harmonised standards will not be applied 
in full, the means that will be used to ensure t hat the requirements of this 
Regulation are met;  
(c) the design control and design verification techniques, processes and 
systematic actions that will be used when designing the product s 
pertaining to the product type covered;   
EN 17  EN (d) the corresponding manufacturing, quality control and quality assurance 
techniques, processes and systematic actions that will be used;  
(e) the examinations and tests that will be carried out before, during and after 
manufacture, and the frequency with which they will be carried out;  
(f) the quali ty records, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration 
data, reports concerning the qualifications or approvals of the personnel  
concerned , etc.;  
(g) the means of monitoring the achievement of the required design and 
product quality and the effectiv e operation of the quality system.  
(3) The notified body shall assess the quality system to determine whether it 
satisfies the requirements referred to in point 3 (2). 
It shall presume conformity with th ose requirements in respect of elements of 
the quality sys tem that comply with the corresponding specifications of the 
relevant harmonised standard.  
In addition to experience in quality management systems, the auditing team 
shall have at least one member experienced as an assessor in the relevant 
product field an d product technology concerned, and knowledge of the 
applicable requirements of this Regulation. The audit shall include an 
assessment visit on the manufacturer’s premises. The auditing team shall 
review the technical documentation referred to in point 3 (1)(b) to verify the 
manufacturer’s ability to identify the applicable requirements of this 
Regulation and to carry out the necessary examinations with a view to ensuring 
the product’s compliance with these requirements.  
The manufacturer or his authorised re presentative shall be notified of the 
decision.  
The notification shall contain the conclusions of the audit and the reasoned 
assessment decision.  
(4) The manufacturer shall undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out of the 
quality system as approved and t o maintain it so that it remains adequate and 
efficient.  
The manufacturer shall keep the notified body that has approved the quality 
system informed of any intended change to the quality system.  
(5) The notified body shall evaluate any proposed changes and dec ide whether the 
modified quality system will continue to satisfy the requirements referred to in 
point 3 (2) or whether a reassessment is necessary.  
The notified body shall notify the manufacturer of its decision. The notification 
shall contain the conclusi ons of the examination and the reasoned assessment 
decision.  
4. Surveillance under the responsibility of the notified body  
(1) The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the manufacturer duly fulfils 
the obligations arising out of the approved quality syste m. 
(2) The manufacturer shall, for assessment purposes, allow the notified body 
access to the design, manufacture, inspection, testing and storage sites, and 
shall provide it with all necessary information, in particular:   
EN 18  EN (a) the quality system documentation;  
(b) the quality records as provided for by the design part of the quality 
system, such as results of analyses, calculations, tests, etc.;  
(c) the quality records as provided for by the manufacturing part of the 
quality system, such as inspection reports and test data,  calibration data, 
reports concerning the qualifications of the personnel, etc.  
(3) The notified body shall carry out periodic audits to make sure that the 
manufacturer maintains and applies the quality system and shall provide the 
manufacturer with an audit r eport.  
(4) In addition, the notified body may pay unexpected visits to the manufacturer. 
During such visits, the notified body may, if necessary, carry out UA or UAS 
tests, or have them carried out, in order to check the proper functioning of the 
quality syste m. It shall provide the manufacturer with a visit report and, if tests 
have been carried out, with a test report.  
5. CE marking and EU declaration of conformity  
(1) The manufacturer shall affix the CE marking and, when relevant, the UAS 
class identification label  in accordance with Articles 14 and 15 of this 
Regulation and, under the responsibility of the notified body referred to in 
point 3 (1) of this Part, the latter’s identification number to each individual 
product that satisfies the applicable requirements of  this Regulation.  
(2) The manufacturer shall draw up a written EU declaration of conformity for 
each product type and keep it at the disposal of the national authorities for 10 
years after the product has been placed on the market. The EU declaration of 
confor mity shall identify the product type for which it has been drawn up.  
A copy of the EU declaration of conformity shall be made available to the relevant 
authorities upon request.  
6. The manufacturer shall, for a period ending 10 years after the product has bee n 
placed on the market, keep at the disposal of the national authorities:  
(1) the technical documentation referred to in point 3 (1); 
(2) the documentation concerning the quality system referred to in point 3 (1); 
(3) the change referred to in point 3 (5), as approved;  
(4) the decisions and reports of the notified body referred to in points 3 (5), 4(3) 
and 4 (4). 
7. Each notified body shall inform its notifying authority of the quality system 
approvals issued or withdrawn, and shall, periodically or upon request, make 
available to  its notifying authority the list of the quality system approvals it has 
refused, suspended or otherwise restricted.  
Each notified body shall inform the other notified bodies of the quality system 
approvals which it has refused, suspended or withdrawn, and , upon request, of 
quality system approvals which it has issued.  
8. Authorised representative   
EN 19  EN The manufacturer’s obligations set out in points 3 (1), 3(5), 5 and 6 may be fulfilled 
by their authorised representative, on their behalf and under their responsibil ity, 
provided that this is specified in the mandate.  
Part  10 
Contents of the technical documentation  
The technical documentation shall, wherever applicable, contain at least the following 
elements:  
1. a complete description of the product including:  
(a) photograp hs or illustrations showing its external features, markings and 
internal layout;  
(b) the versions of any software or firmware involved in compliance with the 
requirements  set by this Regulation ; 
(c) user’s manual and installation instructions;  
2. conceptual design and manufacturing drawings and schemes of components, sub-
assemblies , circuits and other relevant similar elements;  
3. descriptions and explanations necessary for the understanding of those drawings and 
schemes and the operation of the produ ct; 
4. a list of the harmonised standards applied in full or in part, the references of which 
have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, and, where those 
harmonised standards have not been applied, descriptions of the solutions adopted  to 
meet the essential requirements set out in Article 4, including a list of other relevant 
technical specifications applied. In the event of partly applied harmonised standards, 
the technical documentation shall specify the parts which have been applied;  
5. copy of the EU declaration of conformity;  
6. where the conformity assessment module in Part 8 has been applied, copy of the EU 
type examination certificate and its annexes as delivered by the notified body 
involved;  
7. results of design calculations made, exami nations carried out, and other relevant 
similar elements;  
8. test reports;  
9. copies of the documents that the manufacturer has submitted to the notified body if 
any involved;  
10. the supporting evidence for the adequacy of the technical design solution. This 
suppo rting evidence shall mention any documents that have been used, in particular 
where the relevant harmonised standards and/or technical specifications have not 
been applied in full. The supporting evidence shall include, where necessary, the 
results of test s carried out by the appropriate laboratory of the manufacturer, or by 
another testing laboratory on his behalf and under his responsibility  
11. addresses of places of manufacture and storage .  
EN 20  EN Part  11 
EU declaration of conformity  
1. The product (type, batch and serial number).  
2. Name and address of the manufacturer or his authorised representative.  
3. This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the 
manufacturer.  
4. Object of the declaration [identification of the product allowing traceability ; it may 
include a colour image of sufficient resolution where necessary for the identification 
of the products].  
5. The object of the declaration described above is of class … [include  for UAS  the 
class number  as defined by Parts   1 to 5 of this annex ]. 
6. The guaranteed sound power  level for this equipment is …. dB(A) [for non fixed -
wing  UAS classes 1 to 3 only]  
7. The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant 
Union harmonisation legislation Regulation:  
– [include the reference  to this Regulation and the Annex relevant to the class of 
the product] ;  
– or other Union harmonisation legislation where applicable.  
8. References to the relevant harmonised standards used or references to the other 
technical specifications in relation to whi ch conformity is declared. References must 
be listed with their identification number and version and, where applicable, date of 
issue.  
9. Where applicable, the notified body … [ name, number ] … performed … [ description  
of intervention ] … and issued the EU -type examination certificate.  
10. Where applicable, a description of accessories and components, including software, 
which allow the unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system to operate as 
intended and covered by the EU declaration of conformity.  
11. Additional i nformation:  
Signed for and on behalf of: …  
[place and date of issue ]: 
[name, function ] [signature ]: 
Part  12 
Simplified EU declaration of conformity  
The simplified EU declaration of conformity referred to in Article 15(3) shall be provided as 
follows:  
– [Name  of manufacturer ] hereby declares that the UA S [identification of the 
UAS: type or serial number ] is of class … … [include the class number of the 
product as defined in Parts   1 to 5 of this Annex ] and has a guaranteed sound 
power  level o f …. dB(A) [for non fixed -wing UAS classes 1 to 3 only]   
EN 21  EN –  and in compliance with Regulations … [ list all the Regulations that the product 
complies with ]. 
Part 13  
Noise test code  
This Part lays down the methods of measurement of airborne noise that shall be used for the 
determination of the A -weighted sound power levels of UA classes 1, 2 and 3.  
It lays down the basic noise emission standard and detailed test code for measuring the sound 
pressure level on a measurement surface enveloping the source and for calculating the s ound 
power level produced by the source.  
1. BASIC NOISE EMISSION STANDARD  
For the determination of the A -weighted sound power level LWA of UA, the basic noise 
emission standards EN ISO 3744:2010 will be used subject to the following supplements:  
2. INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING CONDITI ONS 
Test area:  
The UA will be installed on one reflecting (acoustically hard) plane. The UA shall be 
located at a sufficient distance from any reflecting wall or ceiling or any reflecting 
object so that the requirements given  in Annex A of ISO 3744:2010 are satisfied on 
the measurement surface.  
Mounting of the noise source:  
The UA shall be installed on the surface in landed position and firmly attached to it. 
The configuration of the UA (propellers, accessories, setting) will be the configuration 
of the UA as placed on the market.  
Sound measurement surface and microphone array:  
The UA will be completely enclosed in a hemispherical measurement surface as par § 
7.2.3 of EN ISO 3744:2010.  
The surface is equipped with 12 microphones. The  position of the microphones is 
defined by Annex F of EN ISO 3744:2010.  
3. OPERATING CONDITIONS DURING TEST  
The noise tests shall be carried out with the UA motors working at the speed 
corresponding to the motor speed when the UA is h overing under MTOM , and t he 
battery of the UA fully charged.  
If the UA is placed on the market with accessories that can be fitted to it, it will be 
tested with and without these accessories in all possible UA configurations.  
4. CALCULATION OF SURFAC E TIME -AVERAGED SOUND PRESSURE LE VEL 
The A -weighted surface time -averaged sound pressure level shall be determined at 
least three times for each UA configuration. If at least two of the determined values do 
not differ by more than 1 dB, further measurements will not be necessary; otherwis e 
the measurements shall be continued until two values differing by no more than 1 dB  
EN 22  EN are obtained. The surface time -averaged sound pressure level to be used for calculating 
the sound power level of a UA configuration is the arithmetic mean of the two high est 
values that do not differ by more than 1 dB.   
5. MEASUREMENT UNCERTAIN TY 
Measurement uncertainties are not taken into account in the framework of conformity 
assessment procedures in the design phase.  
The report shall contain the technical data necessary to identify the source under test 
as well as the noise test code and the acoustical data.  
6. INFORMATION TO BE REP ORTED  
The A -weighted sound power level value to be reported is the highest value of the 
different UA configurations tested rounded to the nearest  whole number (less than 0,5 
use the lower number; greater than or equal to 0,5 use the higher number).  
Part 14  
Indication of the sound power level  
The indication of the guaranteed sound power level must consist of the single number 
of the measured or gua ranteed sound power in dB, the sign LWA and a pictogram taking 
the following form:  
 
If the indication is reduced or enlarged according to the size of the equipment the 
proportions given in the above drawing must be respected. However, the vertical 
dimension of the indication should, if possible, not be less than 40 mm.  
 
EN 23  EN Part 1 5 
Maximum s ound power level  per Class  of UA (including 
transition periods) . 
 
UA 
Class  MTOM  m in 
g Maximum sound power level LWA in dB  
as from entry into 
force  as from 2 years  after entry 
into force  as from 4 years after entry 
into force  
C1 250 ≤ m < 
900 85 83 81 
C2 900 ≤ m < 
4000  85 + 18,5 lg 𝑚
900 83 + 18,5 lg 𝑚
900 81 + 18,5 lg 𝑚
900