UAS released on the market prior to January 1st 2024 with no class marking are only allowed to fly according to:
A1 if MTOM less than 250g
A3 if MTOM 250g or more
UAS released on the market after January 1st 2024 are only allowed to be used with permission from the Swedish Transport Agency unless used at designated model flying area.
UAS with MTOM less than 250g
Subcategory | A1<250g |
MTOM (Weight) | Less than 250g |
Minimum distance requirements | - It is accepted that UAS with MTOM less than 250g may fly over uninvolved people, however it should be avoided - Maximum 120m AGL - Prohibited to fly over assemblies of people |
Competency requirements | - Read the user manual (if applicable) |
Operator-ID | - No, unless UAS is equipped with a sensor able to capture personal data (eg. a camera) |
UAS with MTOM 250g or more
Subcategory | A3 |
MTOM (Weight) | Less than 25kg |
Minimum distance requirements |
- Minimum 150m from residential, commercial, industrial or recreational areas |
Competency requirements |
- Read the user manual |
Operator-ID | - Required |