BUYER QUESTION
Official route
Legacy drones and European C marks: avoid a date-blind buying decision
The UK class-mark transition can make a specific aircraft’s marking and timing important to your decision.
DIRECT ANSWER
The CAA explains separate routes for UK class marks, European C marks and legacy aircraft. The transition date is an official source check, not an assumption to make from a product listing.
THE TRADE-OFF
Older stock may be useful for a particular buyer, but it makes configuration and transition details more important—not less.
The next sensible step
Use the CAA class-marks page and verify the precise mark shown on the aircraft or manufacturer documentation.
- 01Identify the actual class mark, if any.
- 02Check the CAA transition information against the aircraft you will fly.
- 03Re-check the current route before a flight or purchase decision.
Evidence record
Current sources, clearly dated.
Last checked . Review due .
Only after the route is clear
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