Competency Certificate for Open Subcategory A2 and Specific Category

Verified from official sources
FAQ 2IAA, para. 2Version 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026

In plain language

If you want to fly in the A2 subcategory or the Specific category, you must complete extra training through an approved drone training school to get your competency certificate.

Requirement as structured

To fly in the Open Subcategory A2 or the Specific Category, remote pilots must complete additional training with a drone training organisation to obtain a 'UAS Remote Pilot Competency Certificate'.

Original regulatory text

To fly in the Subcategory A2 or Specific Category you must complete further training to obtain an ‘UAS Remote Pilot Competency Certificate’ which is conducted by a drone training organisation.

Applies when

subcategory
A2