![]() While automatic drones are allowed in all categories, autonomous drones are not allowed in the ’open’ category.Īutonomous drones need a level of verification of compliance with the technical requirements that is not compatible with the system put in place for the ’open’ category. For this type of drone, it is essential for the remote pilot to take control of the drone to intervene in unforeseen events for which the drone has not been programmed. This is different from automatic operations, where the drone flies pre-determined routes defined by the drone operator before starting the flight. It does so with the help of artificial intelligence, enabling it to cope with all kinds of unforeseen and unpredictable emergency situations. Regulatory reference: Article 2 of Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on the safety of toys.Īn autonomous drone is able to conduct a safe flight without the intervention of a pilot. ![]() However, manufacturers may clearly exclude their product from the application of the Directive on the safety of toys (when a confusion is possible) by indicating clearly a minimum age > 13 years on their product (packaging, manual etc.) (e.g “not for use under 14 years”). In case of doubts, the fact that a product should be considered as a toy is assessed by market surveillance authorities based on a number of characteristics related to the attractiveness of the product for kids, accessibility, etc. The compliance of a drone with that directive is declared in the corresponding EU declaration of conformity. More precisely, products designed or intended whether or not exclusively, for use in play by children under 14 years of age should be considered as a toy and comply with the Directive 2009/48/EC on the safety of toys. as of January 2023, all operations in the ‘open’ category and all drone operators must fully comply with EU Regulation 2019/947 and EU Regulation 2019/945.Ī drone is considered as a toy when it could be attractive to a child.from 1 January 2022, EASA Member States must make available information on geographical zones for geo-awareness in a digital format harmonised between the EU countries. ![]()
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