Class C2 drones
Class C2 drones fly in subcategory A2 / A3. Here is what that means and which models carry the mark.
◇ What the class means
- Subcategory
- A2 / A3
- Certificate
- A1/A3 required; A2 certificate to fly closer to people
◇ Models in this class
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.