The DJI Mavic 3 is the First Drone to Get a C1 Certificate

In August, DJI announced two of their drones would get C1 certificates. All the updates and paperwork are done, and you can get your Mavic 3 / 3 Cine C1 certificate.

What’s the fuzz about this drone? Well, check out György Palkó‘s excellent article about the Mavic 3.

DJI states in their press release:

The C1 certificate for the Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine brings a number of advantages. Users can fly in the new A1 Open Category and will no longer have to pass the complex and costly A2 “Remote Piloting License” exam^[1]. They will have more freedom to fly in environments they have been restricted from without the C1 certificate – unless obtaining special permission after an additional lengthy administrative process.

Here’s a quick guide to get you going. I updated my drone and applied for my certificate yesterday, and it took me about 10 minutes. Now I have to wait about 20 days to get my C1 labels.