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Private build UAS – EASA Drone Definition

Definition

A privately built UAS is assembled by an individual for personal use, with specific mass limits and operational restrictions.

Regulatory context

EU 2019/947 — private build provisions in the open category.

Why it matters for pilots

Homemade drones face stricter subcategory placement.

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