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C3 class - EASA Drone Definition

Definition

C3-class drones are larger open-category aircraft operated mainly under A3 rules, away from residential areas.

Regulatory context

EU 2019/945 - C3 standards; A3 subcategory in 2019/947.

Why it matters for pilots

Heavier drones with stricter separation from people.

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