Custom FPV build registration

Custom build classification

Self-built UAS is classified by actual take-off mass with battery and camera, not the DIY label.

Private build >250 g with camera — register operator and aircraft with your NAA.

Parts and responsibility

The pilot is responsible for compatibility: prop size, VTX power, RX protocol. Use /fpv/build-configurator.

After changing VTX or antennas — verify EU EIRP limits and geo-zones before flight.

Licence

A1/A3 is the baseline. A2 applies when flying closer to people with C2-class aircraft. Registration — /blog/drone-operator-registration-eu.

Next step

Ready build plans — /fpv/builds/5-inch-freestyle-2207-motor-6s-setup.

Frequently asked questions

Is DIY exempt from registration?

No — mass and camera trigger the duty, not whether you built or bought it.

Do I need CE marking?

New C-class parts must comply; custom builds are often legacy class — check A3/A2 limits.