has been under A3 since 1.1.23


The Avata does not yet have an official EU classification or certification in accordance with the new EU Drone Regulation123. This means that it has special transitional rules and regulations as an existing drone1. It falls into the class above 250 grams and below 500 grams and can be operated in the OPEN A1 (close to humans) or A3 (far from humans) category.

The small EU drone licence (EU proof of competence) is required to operate the Avata12. Drone insurance is also required, as stipulated by the German Aviation Act1.

It is possible for the Avata to subsequently receive a Cx class if it fulfils all the requirements for this2. DJI has already demonstrated this with the Mavic 3 family2. The Avata could then be used permanently in the OPEN A1 category2.

Switzerland will adopt the EU drone regulations on 1 January 2023, which will change the rights and obligations of drone pilots - even in the hobby sector. The registration requirement, training and testing, categories and classes, and operating options will then also apply in Switzerland. However, the Swiss regulation makes an exception for model aircraft that fly as part of a club. These are not affected by the new regulation.

It falls under category A1/A3

Yes, as far as I know that is correct. There is currently no classification. In principle, subsequent classification is possible, but it doesn't look like it.