Classification of Drones
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Aug 02, 2018 04:30 PM
Remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) are divided in three classes based on their maximum takeoff weight, which includes battery/fuel and any possible payload. This classification is only applicable to RPA and not to model aircraft.
- Class 1 – Maximum takeoff weight greater than 150 kg
- Class 2 – Maximum takeoff weight greater than 25 kg and less than 150 kg
- Class 3 – Maximum takeoff weight less than 25 kg