Sequential requirements to obtain the A2 certificate of remote pilot competency

In plain language

To get your A2 certificate, you must: 1) Pass the A1/A3 online exam; 2) Practice flying on your own in an empty area (A3 conditions); 3) Declare you did this practice and pass a 30-question classroom exam on weather, drone performance, and ground risk with at least 75%.

Requirement as structured

To obtain the A2 certificate, the pilot must sequentially complete online training/exam, self-practical training in A3 conditions, declare self-practical training, and pass an additional theoretical exam with at least 75%.

Original regulatory text

UAS operations in subcategory A2 shall comply with all of the following conditions: 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. This certificate shall be obtained after complying with all of the following conditions and in the order indicated:

Applies when

category

Open

operation

EU UAS operation

subcategory

A2

regulatory category

Open