Pilot Competency for Operations with SAIL < V

Verified from official sources
20Regolamento ENAC UAS-IT Ed. 1, Art. 31Version 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026

In plain language

If you are flying in the Specific category with a risk level (SAIL) below V, you must hold an Open A2 certificate and complete an extra training course at an authorized flight school.

Requirement as structured

To operate a UAV in operations with a SAIL of less than V, the pilot must hold an Open A2 Pilot Certificate and complete a specific training course at an authorized training center to verify required competencies.

Original regulatory text

1. Per la conduzione di UAV per Operazioni con SAIL inferiore a V è necessario: a) il possesso dell’Attestato di Pilota di UAS per Operazioni in Categoria OPEN A2 in condizioni VLOS... b) il completamento di un apposito corso di formazione presso un Centro di Addestramento autorizzato (Recognized Entity)...

Applies when

operation
SAIL < V