WingtraRAY Received C3 and C6 Drone Certifications
The drone platform gained regulatory approval for expanded flight operations across the European region.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Robotics
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Wingtra has secured C3 and C6 class identification labels for its WingtraRAY drone from EU Drone Port. These certifications enable advanced aerial survey and mapping operations under specific European regulatory standards.
Why it matters
The certification allows professional mapping teams to conduct flights beyond visual line of sight and within complex regulatory environments. This approval facilitates greater operational flexibility for commercial drone users across Europe.
The WingtraRAY features a maximum flight endurance of 59 minutes and can cover 100 hectares in 10 minutes. The system provides a GSD resolution of 2.7 cm/px at 120 meters with an absolute accuracy of 3 cm.
The players
Wingtra
A company that specializes in the manufacturing of vertical take-off and landing drones for professional aerial surveying and mapping.
EU Drone Port
The regulatory entity responsible for issuing EU-type examination certificates and enforcing drone safety standards in Europe.
The details
Engineers validated the system through rigorous assessments of hardware, software, and firmware, including indoor and outdoor testing for safety and geo-awareness. The C6 certification specifically enables flights under the European STS-02 standard, which permits beyond visual line of sight operations over a controlled ground area.
Timeline
The WingtraOne Gen II received its C3 certification in 2025.
WingtraRAY officially received C3 and C6 certifications in September 2026.
The Tech Race
This certification aligns with the ongoing standardization of professional drone operations, replacing fragmented local rules with unified European frameworks. It positions Wingtra as a leader in the industrial UAV market by enabling more complex, automated flight scenarios than earlier generations.
Operators can now utilize the WingtraRAY for professional mapping missions that require beyond visual line of sight capability. This change simplifies compliance for survey teams by standardizing the hardware requirements for complex flight scenarios.
The takeaway
Obtaining C6 certification marks a shift toward highly regulated, commercial-grade autonomous flight. Companies utilizing this equipment should ensure their internal safety protocols remain updated to meet the latest European compliance standards.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by sUAS News - The Business of Drones.
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