From December 31, 2020, new and uniform EU drone rules apply to every UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) pilot. There are new categories for different types of drones as well as a set of rules that apply to each category. let’s take a closer look! First of all, every pilot, regardless of the drone used, is required to register. Even if you are flying a sub-250g drone, such as the DJI Mavic Mini 2, this rule applies. Everyone must register with their respective country of residence, and since these new rules apply to the EU plus the UK, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland, residents of those countries must also register. EU drone rules for 2021 These new EU drone rules seem a bit overwhelming, but to be honest, I think these rules are very necessary and once you digest them, they are pretty easy to follow. More importantly, it’s a single set of rules for the entire EU, which makes it easier for professional drone pilots to fly in different countries without having to constantly deal with new rules. video creit: EASA So, to break it down, here are the three steps you need to take to fly a drone in 2021: You need to be registered and you need to pass an online testDisplay your registration number on the drone and upload it onto the e-identification systemMake sure you are adequately insured Open categories A1 – A3 From here on, things split up a bit depending on what kind of drone...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 7 January, 2021