What you fly, how you fly, where you fly
The weight and safety features of your drone, the distance you fly from any person, and airspace rules define your category of drone operation. Drone pilot certificates are based on these categories.
Drone pilots must follow specific rules for each type of operation, along with the basic safety rules that apply to all drones.
Drone size classification
The weight of the remote control is not factored into the weight calculation of the aircraft, but the weight of anything attached or carried, such as optional cameras or safety cages, is considered part of the operating weight.
- Microdrones weigh under 250 g
- Small drones weigh at least 250 g but not more than 25 kg
- Medium drones weigh over 25 kg but not more than 150 kg
- Large drones weigh over 150 kg