EASA Civil Drones

EASA's civil-drone pages turn the European framework into a usable classification exercise. A pilot can identify whether an operation belongs in the open, specific or certified category, then use aircraft class and mass to understand A1, A2 or A3 separation, training and registration obligations. The easy-access rules preserve the legal wording, while FAQs explain class labels, legacy aircraft, operator numbers and Remote ID in plainer language.

European rules are harmonized, but the EASA site is not a complete local flight map. Registration, examinations, geographic zones, privacy requirements and enforcement are administered through national authorities, and a member state may add location-specific restrictions. The open category also has strict limits that cannot be stretched by choosing a different app label. After identifying the EASA category, continue to the competent national authority and its official geographic-zone data. Recheck the aircraft class and intended proximity to uninvolved people whenever the mission changes.