Getting Started Takes Less Than a Minute

The MmowW Drone Weight Category Calculator for the Netherlands is designed for speed and clarity. No login, no download, and no registration required. Visit mmoww.net/nl/tools/weight-calculator/ from any device with a browser.

Step 1: Enter Your Base Drone Weight

Start with the foundation:

  • Manufacturer weight. Enter the listed weight of your drone. Note whether this includes a battery or not.
  • Custom builds. For custom-built drones, enter the airframe weight as your starting point.

Step 2: Add Each Component

Build up your total takeoff weight:

  • Battery. Enter the weight of the battery you plan to use. Different batteries can significantly change your total.
  • Camera or sensor. Add the weight of your primary imaging or sensing equipment.
  • Accessories. Prop guards, landing gear extensions, payload adapters, lights, and any other mounted accessories.
  • Payload. Any additional weight carried during flight (delivery packages, specialised sensors, etc.).

Step 3: Review Your Weight Category

The tool calculates your total and maps it to the applicable EU/national weight categories:

  • Under 250g: Open Category A1 (with conditions). Simplified registration may apply.
  • 250g to under 900g: Open Category A1 with competency certificate requirement.
  • 900g to under 4kg: Open Category A2 with additional competency requirements.
  • 4kg to under 25kg: Open Category A3 limitations.
  • Over 25kg: Specific or Certified Category requirements.

Step 4: Compare Configurations

Save different configurations and compare their regulatory implications side by side.

Key Benefits of Using the Tool

Threshold visibility. The tool highlights when you are close to a weight boundary, so you can make informed decisions about your configuration. Component breakdown. See exactly which items contribute most to your total weight. This helps with optimisation if you need to stay under a threshold. Regulatory mapping. Weight alone is a number. The tool connects that number to specific ILT requirements and obligations. Multi-configuration support. Commercial operators with multiple setups can check each configuration independently.

Real Scenarios in Action

Scenario 1: A tulip farmer monitoring crops near Schiphol. Before starting a agricultural monitoring within the Schiphol CTR, this operator uses the tool to ensure full compliance with ILT requirements. Scenario 2: A construction surveyor in Rotterdam. When working in urban survey operations in a port city environment, the tool provides the specific guidance needed for that operational context.

FAQ

Q: Is the tool free to use?

A: Yes, completely free. No signup, no trial period, no hidden charges. Use it as many times as you need.

Q: Does the tool store my data?

A: No personal data is collected or stored. Your inputs are used only to generate your results.

Q: How current is the regulatory information?

A: The tool reflects current ILT regulations under EU Regulation 2019/947 and Dutch Aviation Act (Wet luchtvaart). When regulations change, the tool is updated accordingly.

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What's Next?

Continue building your compliance toolkit with other free MmowW tools for the Netherlands. Explore the Flight Planning Assistant or the Registration Requirement Checker. Every MmowW tool is free because compliance should never be a barrier to safe flying. Loved for Safety. Ready for complete compliance management? €6.08/month, less than a coffee. Explore MmowW Drone SaaS