DJI granted world’s first C1 drone certificate

Source: DJI

18 August 2022

DJI has been granted the world’s first C1 EU-type examination certificate for drones under the new European Drone Regulation. The C1 certificate for the Mavic 3 series – which requires users to update to C1-compliant firmware - brings a number of advantages. Users can fly in the new A1 Open Category and will no longer have to pass the complex and costly A2 “Remote Piloting License” exam. They will have more freedom to fly in environments they have been restricted from without the C1 certificate – unless obtaining special permission after an additional lengthy administrative process. The C1 certificate has been issued by the officially-recognized notified body of TÜV Rheinland.....