Drone models
Choosing a drone? Every model here comes with an honest, fact-checked review and a clear answer to the question buyers miss: which EU certificate you need before you can legally fly it in Latvia.
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HoverAir X1
125 gNo class markNo A1/A3 exam requiredThe HoverAir X1 weighs about 125 g and carries no EU class mark — under 250 g no A1/A3 exam is needed, but the camera still means operator registration. Specs and an honest verdict.
DJI Neo
135 gC0No A1/A3 exam requiredThe DJI Neo weighs just 135 g and carries a C0 class mark — no A1/A3 exam is mandatory, but the camera still means operator registration. Specs and an honest verdict.
Autel EVO Nano+
249 gNo class markNo A1/A3 exam requiredThe Autel EVO Nano+ weighs 249 g and carries no EU class mark — under the 250 g line no A1/A3 exam is needed, but the camera still means operator registration. Specs and an honest verdict.
DJI Mini 5 Pro
249.9 gC0No A1/A3 exam requiredThe DJI Mini 5 Pro weighs 249.9 g and carries a C0 class mark — no A1/A3 exam is mandatory, but the camera still means operator registration. Specs and an honest verdict.
DJI Avata 2
377 gC1A1/A3 certificate requiredThe DJI Avata 2 weighs 377 g and carries a C1 class mark — so the A1/A3 certificate is mandatory, plus operator registration for the camera. FPV cinewhoop specs and an honest verdict.
DJI Air 3S
724 gC1A1/A3 certificate requiredThe DJI Air 3S weighs 724 g and carries a C1 class mark — you cannot fly it without the A1/A3 certificate, and operator registration is required. Specs and an honest verdict.
Autel EVO Lite+
835 gNo class markA1/A3 certificate requiredThe Autel EVO Lite+ weighs 835 g and carries no EU C-class mark — so in Latvia it may only fly in subcategory A3, the A1/A3 certificate is required and so is operator registration. Specs and an honest verdict on the DJI alternative.
DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise
915 gC2A1/A3 required; A2 certificate to fly closer to peopleThe DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise (915 g, class C2) is a compact working tool for surveying, mapping and inspection — mechanical shutter, 56x hybrid zoom and an optional RTK module. It needs the A1/A3 certificate, plus a separate A2 certificate to fly closer to people. Not a drone for beginners.
DJI Mavic 3 Thermal
920 gC2A1/A3 required; A2 certificate to fly closer to peopleThe DJI Mavic 3 Thermal (920 g, class C2) is a working tool for thermal inspection and search-and-rescue: a 640x512 radiometric thermal camera with spot and area temperature measurement in the same airframe as the Mavic 3 Enterprise. It needs the A1/A3 certificate, plus a separate A2 certificate to fly closer to people. Not a drone for beginners.
DJI Mavic 4 Pro
1,063 gC2A1/A3 required; A2 certificate to fly closer to peopleThe DJI Mavic 4 Pro weighs about 1063 g and carries a C2 class mark — you need the A1/A3 certificate, plus a separate A2 certificate to fly closer to people. Specs and an honest verdict.
DJI Matrice 4E
1,219 gC2A1/A3 required; A2 certificate to fly closer to peopleThe DJI Matrice 4E weighs about 1219 g and carries a C2 class mark — you need the A1/A3 certificate, plus a separate A2 certificate to fly closer to people. A compact enterprise drone for surveying and mapping — not a hobby purchase.
Autel EVO Max 4T
1,999 gC2A1/A3 required; A2 certificate to fly closer to peopleThe Autel EVO Max 4T weighs about 1999 g, and the V2 version carries a C2 class mark — you need the A1/A3 certificate, plus a separate A2 certificate to fly closer to people. A thermal inspection drone for professionals — not a hobby purchase.