When is the drone class marking system coming into effect in the UK?
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has confirmed that the drone class marking system will come into force on January 1, 2026. From this date, drones in the Open Category will need to comply with new product standards.
Learn more from our blog about drone class markings. It provides an overview of the upcoming changes and includes tables explaining the categories in more detail, as well as which category your drone falls under.
EASA class markings table:
C Class | Max Takeoff Mass | Subcategory |
C0* | <250g | A1 |
C1 | <900g | A1 |
C2 | <4kg | A2 Operator must have A2 CofC |
C3 and C4** Also relates to aircraft that were privately-built or classed as Legacy (placed on the market before December 31, 2023) | <25kg | A3 |
*This also relates to sub 250g drones that have been privately-built and are classed as legacy (placed on the market before December 31, 2023)
** This also relates to sub 250g drones that have been privately-built and are classed as legacy (placed on the market before December 31, 2023)