Carrying Training Certificate for Model Aircraft Over 2 kg

Verified from official sources
LuftVO § 21fVersion 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

You must carry your training certificate with you whenever you are flying a model aircraft heavier than 2 kg. The certificate is valid for 5 years.

Requirement as structured

Remote pilots of model aircraft exceeding 2 kg must carry their association training certificate, which is valid for five years, during flight operations.

Original regulatory text

Eine Bescheinigung über diese Teilnahme, die fünf Jahre Gültigkeit besitzt, ist während des Betriebs mitzuführen.

Applies when

country
Germany
operation
model_aircraft
min mtom kg
2
association member
true
regulatory category
Specific