Drone buyer guide — licence by model

Compare popular models: weight, CE class and which EU licence path you need before first flight.

Comparison of popular drone models by weight, CE class and licence path
ModelWeightCE classLicence pathBest for
DJI Mini 4 Pro249 gC0NAA registration

Registration required (camera). No A1/A3 exam for C0.

Hobby, travel, light real estate
DJI Mini 3 Pro (C1)248 gC1A1/A3 exam

A1/A3 theory and operator registration required.

Urban filming with C1 marking
DJI Air 3720 gC1A1/A3 exam

A1/A3 mandatory. A2 if flying close to people.

Versatile commercial starter
DJI Mavic 3895 gC2A1/A3 + A2

A1/A3 + A2 recommended for commercial urban work.

Pro video, real estate, events
FPV (custom build)500 glegacyA1/A3 exam

Often legacy without CE — A1/A3 minimum, airspace critical.

FPV sport, freestyle
Žaislinis dronas be kameros80 gC0Not required

No camera under 250 g — no registration.

Toy, indoor practice

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