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A3 subcategory - EASA Drone Definition

Definition

Open category A3 is for flights far from people with larger UAS (up to applicable mass limits), typically in sparsely populated areas.

Regulatory context

EU 2019/947 - A3 operating limitations.

Why it matters for pilots

A1/A3 training covers A3 rules together with A1 basics.

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