maximum take-off mass

EASA defines “maximum take-off mass” in one regulation, with a separate wording for each case. The wording below is reproduced verbatim from the EASA Easy Access Rules, with a link to the paragraph it comes from.

‘maximum take-off mass’ (‘MTOM’) means the maximum Unmanned Aircraft mass, including payload and fuel, as defined by the manufacturer or the builder, at which the Unmanned Aircraft can be operated;

Article 2 · Unmanned Aircraft Systems · Regulations (EU) 2019/947 and 2019/945 · Easy Access Rules, 29 Jun 2026 revision · Read Article 2

‘maximum take-off mass’ (‘MTOM’) means the maximum UA mass, including payload and fuel, as defined by the manufacturer or the builder, at which the UA can be operated;

Article 3 · Unmanned Aircraft Systems · Regulations (EU) 2019/947 and 2019/945 · Easy Access Rules, 29 Jun 2026 revision · Read Article 3

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