- Do I need to register a sub-250 g drone?
- In the EU/UK: no if it has no camera; yes if it has a camera capable of capturing personal data (nearly all do). In the US: yes for commercial use; recreational under 250 g is exempt from registration but must comply with Remote ID.
- What is Remote ID?
- A radio broadcast (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) transmitting your drone's serial, position, altitude and take-off location so authorities and other airspace users can identify it. Mandatory in EU (from 2024) and US (Rule 89 FR 63872).
- Open vs Specific vs Certified?
- Open = low-risk, no authorisation. Specific = medium-risk, needs an operational authorisation (or STS/PDRA). Certified = high-risk (passenger transport, dangerous goods) — needs full type certification like a manned aircraft.
- What does the Drone Flight Regulatory Compliance Check (EU EASA + UK CAA + FAA Part 107) do?
- Classify your drone flight to the correct EU EASA Open category subcategory (A1/A2/A3), UK CAA equivalent or FAA Part 107 rules, and list the pilot certificates, distances and no-fly checks you must satisfy before take-off. How-to: enter drone MTOM (take-off weight), C-class marking (C0–C4), planned altitude, distance from uninvolved people, and pick your jurisdiction. We apply the EASA Implementing Regulation 2019/947 decision tree: A1 (over people, C0/C1), A2 (close to people, C2, ≥ 30 m or 5 m in low-speed), A3 (far from people, C2–C4, ≥ 150 m from residential). UK follows EASA rules substantially; FAA Part 107 requires remote pilot certificate + Remote ID for anything > 250 g.
- Is the Drone Flight Regulatory Compliance Check (EU EASA + UK CAA + FAA Part 107) free to use?
- Yes. Every calculator on Calcurly.com is free, works in your browser without sign-up, and can be embedded on your own website.
- How accurate is the Drone Flight Regulatory Compliance Check (EU EASA + UK CAA + FAA Part 107)?
- Results are calculated in real time using industry-standard formulas. Treat the output as a well-informed estimate — always cross-check with local regulations, product datasheets, or a qualified eu drone class professional before committing to a purchase or a job.
- What inputs does the Drone Flight Regulatory Compliance Check (EU EASA + UK CAA + FAA Part 107) need?
- Enter values for: Drone MTOM (g), C-class marking, Planned altitude AGL (m), Distance to uninvolved people (m), Jurisdiction, Purpose. Sensible defaults are pre-filled where possible so you can start with a single change.
- Can I embed the Drone Flight Regulatory Compliance Check (EU EASA + UK CAA + FAA Part 107) on my own website?
- Yes — copy the iframe snippet at the bottom of this page, or use the Embed Generator to customise the size. The embedded version stays in sync with the live calculator on Calcurly.com.
