Must I register the Eachine E99 in the EU?

Registration may not apply without a camera under 250 g, but an A1/A3 certificate is still required to fly legally.

Which certificate for the Eachine E99?

A1/A3 remote pilot certificate for most recreational Open category flights.

Fees vary by member state; in Lithuania operator registration is €11 and the A1/A3 exam is free (2026 TKA fee schedule).

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The Eachine E99 has an MTOM of 45 g (class C0). Registration may not apply, but A1/A3 is still required.

A2STS editorial16 min readUpdated 01/07/2026

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Registration may not apply, but an A1/A3 certificate is mandatory for legal Open category flight.

Maximum take-off mass (MTOM): 45 g. Class identification label: C0.

Under 250 g without a camera — registration usually not required; A1/A3 still required.

Under EASA rules you register as operator with your National Aviation Authority (NAA) — one number displayed on all UAS you own.

1. Register once as a drone operator with your NAA (EU Regulation 2019/947, Article 14).

2. Affix your operator registration number on every UAS you own — readable without tools.

3. Upload the number into the aircraft Remote ID system when the UAS bears a C1–C4 class mark (from 1 Jan 2024).

4. Registration is operator-level: one account covers all drones in Open and Specific categories.

Fees and renewal periods differ slightly by EU member state; see your NAA portal.

A1/A3 is the baseline certificate for most recreational Open category operations in EASA member states.

A1/A3 remote pilot certificate: typically 40 questions, 40 minutes, 75% pass mark via your NAA online portal.

Open category: VLOS, max 120 m above ground, respect national geo-zones and UAS geographical zones.

Subcategories A1, A2, A3 depend on aircraft mass, C class label and how close you fly to people.

Legacy aircraft (no C mark, placed on market before 1 July 2022) usually fly under A3 restrictions.

Check your national UTM/geo-zone map before every flight — not only the manufacturer's app.

Manufacturer app geo-awareness is helpful but not a legal substitute for your national UTM map.

Mini toy-class quad — registration usually not required without a camera; A1/A3 still mandatory.

How the Eachine E99 is typically used in the Open category. Always cross-check the C class label and local geo-zones.

Requirements differ by model — pick yours:

Must I register the Eachine E99 in the EU?: Registration may not apply without a camera under 250 g, but an A1/A3 certificate is still required to fly legally.
Which certificate for the Eachine E99?: A1/A3 remote pilot certificate for most recreational Open category flights.
Where do I check airspace restrictions?: Check your national UTM/geo-zone map before every flight — not only the manufacturer's app.
How much does registration and the exam cost?: Fees vary by member state; in Lithuania operator registration is €11 and the A1/A3 exam is free (2026 TKA fee schedule).

A2STS Editorial · Reviewed by: EASA UAS syllabus aligned