Does Drone OPS Mission replace official sources?

No. Drone OPS Mission is a decision-support tool. The remote pilot must always check the official sources (SIA, NOTAM/AZBA), local restrictions and applicable authorisations before every flight.

What is the PRO version for?

The PRO version adds the SIA/RTBA/SUP AIP layers, airspace analysis, sensitive areas, nearby aerodromes, the full GO/NOGO weather briefing, 3D visualisation and traceability to prepare professional or recurring flights.

Does Drone OPS Mission include the 2026 DGAC regulations?

The platform includes the rules in force: EU Regulation 2019/947, the French Order of 3 December 2020, the open (A1/A2/A3) and specific (STS-01/STS-02) categories and DSAC authorisations with SORA/PDRA. The rule set is versioned and time-stamped for each analysis. This is a decision-support tool: responsibility for the operation remains with the remote pilot.

What is the difference between the open and specific categories?

The open category (subcategories A1, A2, A3) covers low-risk flights with class C0 to C4 drones, without prior authorisation. The specific category covers operations that do not fit the open category, through a STS-01/STS-02 declaration or a DSAC authorisation based on SORA/PDRA.

Does the platform work outside France?

Drone OPS Mission is optimised for French regulations and SIA airspace. Weather data (OpenMeteo) and the Kp index (NOAA) are available across Europe, but the regulatory analysis relies on French and European (EASA) texts.

How does the GO / NO-GO decision work?

The GO/NO-GO engine analyses each rule independently (wind, visibility, airspace, Kp index, flight scenario) and produces a PASS, WARN or FAIL result with the exact regulatory reference. The overall decision is GO, GO_WITH_CONDITIONS or NO_GO. A legal disclaimer is always displayed: final responsibility always lies with the remote pilot.

Operational resources centre

Remote pilot resources

A clear base to qualify a mission, identify procedures, prepare the briefing and keep a usable record.

Decision supportNot a flight authorisation. Check official charts, NOTAM/AZBA, local restrictions and procedures specific to the operation.

Insurance / liability

Check coverage before every mission

The remote pilot and the operator may be liable for damage caused to people, property on the ground and other aircraft. Before a flight, especially on a client mission, check that your home liability or professional insurance actually covers drone use, the operation category, the model used, the area and the flight context. Insurance never replaces an aeronautical authorisation.

⚖ AlphaTango registration — 2026 regulations

Your obligations by drone class

AlphaTango is the official DGAC platform to register your drones and declare your flights. Registration is mandatory for most classes.

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Class	Max weight	Category	AlphaTango registration	Required certificate
C0	< 250 g	Open A1/A3	DEPENDS ON SENSOR	Manufacturer manual
C1	< 900 g	Open A1/A3	MANDATORY	Training + A1/A3 exam
C2	< 4 kg	Open A2/A3	MANDATORY	A1/A3 + A2 certificate
C3	< 25 kg	Open A3	MANDATORY	Training + A1/A3 exam
C4	< 25 kg	Open A3	MANDATORY	Training + A1/A3 exam
C5	STS-01	Specific STS-01	MANDATORY	CATS + STS declaration
C6	STS-02	Specific STS-02	MANDATORY	CATS + STS declaration

Ref: EU Regulation 2019/947 · EU Regulation 2019/945 · French Airspace Order of 3 December 2020 as amended · DGAC/EASA 2026

Mission area / regulations link

Briefing adapted to the flight location

Choose the flight category: the briefing applies the SIA constraints detected at the mission position and lists the authorisations to obtain.

Mission areaNot linked

Open category

Briefing waiting for a mission area

Open this guide from the map analysis or provide a position to link the resources to the flight location.

Go back to the mission dashboard.
Click the flight point to analyse.
Open the 2026 Guide from the regulatory panel.

Operational

Drone regulations 2026

End of the national scenarios S-1, S-2 and S-3. Full move to the European framework.

7 min

Mission impactHigh priority: direct impact on professional operators.

Since 1 January 2026, the national standard scenarios S-1, S-2 and S-3 can no longer be used in France. Missions must be qualified within the European framework: open category, specific category STS-01/STS-02, or an operating authorisation.

The right reflex is to identify the operation category before the weather and before the client quote. A technically simple mission can become administratively sensitive depending on the area, people exposed, height, drone or professional context.

Insurance: the remote pilot and the operator may be liable for damage caused to people, property on the ground and other aircraft. Before each mission, check in writing that your liability/home contract or professional insurance actually covers drone use, the operation category, the drone, the area and the client context.

This resource is a starting point. It does not replace the official platforms or the temporary instructions published for a given area.

Operating checklist

Qualify the mission: open, specific STS, or authorisation.
Check the drone CE class and the remote pilot credentials.
Check that insurance coverage is suited to drone use.
Check DGAC, SIA, RTBA, NOTAM/AZBA and local restrictions.
Archive the sources consulted in the mission file.

Sources

DGAC: open category DGAC: operating in the specific category EASA: Easy Access Rules UAS

Class

Max weight