Skydio X10
The Skydio X10 has an MTOM of 1500 g (class C3). Operator registration with your NAA is required. Consider A2 for closer operations.
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Quick answer
Yes — register as operator with your NAA, obtain A1/A3 and consider A2 for closer flights.
Weight, C class and EASA subcategory
Maximum take-off mass (MTOM): 1500 g. Class identification label: C3.
Above 250 g — operator registration is mandatory regardless of camera.
Operator registration
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.
Certificate and exams
Add A2 when flying C1/C2 aircraft closer to uninvolved people under Open category A2 distance rules (min. 5 m, ideally height = distance).
A2 certificate: additional theoretical exam, often 30 questions at an NAA-approved centre, then A2 privileges in subcategory A2.
- A1/A3 — first step
- A2 — closer to people (C1/C2)
- STS — commercial Specific category
Open category rules
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.
Geo-zones and flight planning
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.
Typical use of the Skydio X10
Skydio X10 — Skydio aircraft, 1500 g MTOM, EASA class C3.
Typical scenarios
How the Skydio X10 is typically used in the Open category. Always cross-check the C class label and local geo-zones.
- Real-estate or promo flight: A2 subcategory, min. 30 m or 5 m in low-speed mode — plan before you fly.
- Exam prep: free A1/A3 base on A2STS — /a1-a3-exam.
Other Skydio models
Requirements differ by model — pick yours:
Frequently asked questions
- Must I register the Skydio X10 in the EU?
- Yes — EASA requires operator registration when the UAS has a camera or weighs more than 250 g (EU Reg. 2019/947).
- Which certificate for the Skydio X10?
- A1/A3 baseline plus A2 for closer operations under Open subcategory A2 rules.
- 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).
Authority & sources
A2STS Editorial · Reviewed by: EASA UAS syllabus aligned