Your drone has WiFi for live video streaming, a 4G/5G modem for remote control, or both. It communicates over the internet. Art. 3(3)(d) requires that the device does not harm the network. You checked the exemptions: Art. 2(2)(a) exempts products under Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 from Art. 3(3)(e) and (f). But Art. 3(3)(d) — network protection — is NOT included in that exemption. REDCheck generates the 5 PDF documents. 30 minutes. €99.
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Drones occupy a unique position under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30. The aviation exemption covers Art. 3(3)(e) and (f) but leaves Art. 3(3)(d) fully in scope.
You enter your product specifications. REDCheck structures the cybersecurity documentation requirement by requirement, following the EN 18031 categories.
PARTIALLY WRONG. Art. 2(2)(a) exempts from Art. 3(3)(e) and (f). It does NOT exempt from Art. 3(3)(d). If your drone communicates over the internet, Art. 3(3)(d) applies in full.
EASA categories are based on risk level. Even in the Open category, a drone is radio equipment under Directive 2014/53/EU if it emits radio waves. Art. 3(3)(d) applies regardless of EASA category.
FAA Part 107 governs US unmanned aircraft operations. FCC Part 15 covers radio emissions. Neither addresses Art. 3(3)(d). EU and US drone regulations are separate systems.
5 PDF documents per product model. Each cites the exact article of Directive 2014/53/EU that it covers.
Art. 1, Del. Reg. (EU) 2022/30 + Art. 3(3), Dir. 2014/53/EU.
Art. 21 + Annex V.
Arts. 3(3)(d) and (e).
Art. 18 + Annex VI.
Art. 10(9) + Annex VII.
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Your drone must not harm the network. Documentation under Art. 21 and Annex V is required. REDCheck generates it.
If your drone falls under Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, Art. 2(2)(a) exempts it from Art. 3(3)(e) and (f). HOWEVER: if your drone is a consumer product NOT regulated under 2018/1139, this exemption does not apply and all three requirements are in scope.
REDCheck generates documentation covering all applicable requirements — whether (d) only or (d), (e) and (f).
Drones face dual regulatory scrutiny: aviation authorities (EASA) and radio equipment market surveillance authorities.
Arts. 40(1), 40(4) and 43 of Directive 2014/53/EU.
BNetzA (radio equipment) + Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (aviation). Dual enforcement.
Amazon requires conformity documentation for drone listings.
| Alternative | Cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| EU drone compliance consultancy | $10,000–18,000/model | Scarce expertise. Months. |
| Assume full aviation exemption | $0 | WRONG. Art. 3(3)(d) is NOT exempt. |
| Assemble documentation yourself | $0 (your time) | EN 18031-1 has 200+ pages. |
| REDCheck | €99 | 5 documents, 30 min. Covers Art. 3(3)(d). If (e) and (f) apply, covers those too. |
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Five PDF documents. Art. 21 and Annex V fully structured. Directive 2014/53/EU. Your product data never leaves your computer.