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Open category – EASA Drone Definition
Definition
The open category covers low-risk drone operations without prior operational authorisation, split into subcategories A1, A2, and A3 by risk.
Regulatory context
EU 2019/947 — Part A open category requirements.
Why it matters for pilots
Most recreational and many commercial flights stay in the open category.
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