Remote pilot competency certificate and manufacturer instructions familiarity for subcategory A2

In plain language

To fly in subcategory A2, you must read and understand your drone's manual and hold a valid A2 Certificate of Remote Pilot Competency.

Requirement as structured

Remote pilots in subcategory A2 must be familiar with the manufacturer's instructions and hold a certificate of remote pilot competency issued by a competent authority or designated entity.

Original regulatory text

be performed by a remote pilot who is familiar with manufacturer’s instructions provided by the manufacturer of the UAS and holds a certificate of remote pilot competency issued by the competent authority or by an entity designated by the competent authority of a Member State.

Applies when

category

Open

operation

EU UAS operation

subcategory

A2

regulatory category

Open