Remote Pilot Competency Exams

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Version 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026

In plain language

To fly a drone, you must prove your skills. You can take a free online test for A1/A3 categories, but flying in the A2 category requires an exam with Samgöngustofa or an approved provider.

Requirement as structured

Remote pilots must demonstrate competency by passing a free online exam for the A1/A3 subcategories, or an exam at Samgöngustofa or an approved entity for the A2 subcategory.

Original regulatory text

Hæfnispróf : Fjarflugmenn þurfa að sýna fram á hæfni sína. Hægt er að þreyta netpróf fyrir A1/A3 flokkana án endurgjalds. Fyrir A2 flokk þarf að taka próf hjá Samgöngustofu eða viðurkenndum aðilum.