GB T 35018-2018 "Classification and Classification of Civil Unmanned Aircraft Systems" is a national standard issued by the Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China, which aims to standardize and guide the development and management of civil unmanned aircraft systems in China. This standard specifies the classification and grading methods of civil unmanned aircraft systems, including the size, weight, flight altitude, flight speed and other indicators of UAVs, and sets corresponding management and use requirements according to different types and levels of UAVs.
The standard divides civil unmanned aircraft systems into 11 categories, including fixed-wing UAVs, rotary-wing UAVs, airship UAVs, paraglider UAVs, flapping wing UAVs, etc. At the same time, according to the size, weight, flight altitude, flight speed and other indicators of the UAV, the UAV is divided into four levels: A, B, C, and D. Among them, A-level UAVs are small UAVs, B-level UAVs are medium and large UAVs, C-level UAVs are large UAVs, and D-level UAVs are ultra-large UAVs.
The standard also specifies the requirements for the use of different types and levels of UAVs, including take-off weight, flight altitude, flight speed, airspace use, etc. For different classes of UAVs, the requirements for their management and use are also different. For example, Class A drones do not need to apply for an airspace use permit, while B-level and above drones need to apply for an airspace use permit from the relevant authorities.
The introduction of this standard will help standardize the development and management of China's civil unmanned aircraft systems, improve the safety and reliability of UAVs, and promote the healthy development of China's UAV industry. At the same time, this standard also helps to ensure public safety and aviation safety, and avoid the occurrence of incidents in which drones interfere with normal aviation order.