Do I register the FrSky Taranis separately?

No — it is an accessory. You register the UAS you fly and hold the appropriate remote pilot certificate.

Do I need a licence to use it?

Yes — the linked aircraft still requires A1/A3 (and A2/STS where applicable). Accessories do not replace pilot competency.

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FrSky Taranis — FrSky accessory. Register the UAS you fly and comply with EASA Open category rules.

A2STS editorial12 min readUpdated 01/07/2026

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FrSky Taranis is not registered separately — register as operator and mark the UAS you fly with this accessory.

FrSky Taranis — FPV/RC accessory; the pilot remains responsible for the UAS.

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.

Goggles or a handset do not replace VLOS in the Open category. FPV often requires a visual observer depending on national practice.

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.

Do I register the FrSky Taranis separately?: No — it is an accessory. You register the UAS you fly and hold the appropriate remote pilot certificate.
Do I need a licence to use it?: Yes — the linked aircraft still requires A1/A3 (and A2/STS where applicable). Accessories do not replace pilot competency.

A2STS Editorial · Reviewed by: EASA UAS syllabus aligned