Drone Pilot Basic Light - A1/A3 EU Certificate of Competence

The training provides you with all the theory for the EU A1/A3 language proficiency certificate using texts, videos, and illustrations. You learn at your own pace and take the online exam as soon as you are ready.

Who is the course suitable for?

• For flights in subcategory A1 with drones bearing C1 marking

• For flights in subcategory A3 with drones bearing C2, C3 or C4 markings

• For flights in subcategory A3 with drones without Cx marking

Contents of the online training

• Flight safety and regulations

• Airspace restrictions

• Human factors

• Operating procedures

• General knowledge about unmanned aerial vehicles

• Privacy & Data Protection

• Insurance

Exam (online)

• 40 questions for the EU competency certificate A1/A3

• Passing grade: 75%

• Exams are possible at any time at your own pace.

• Including 5 attempts (1 first attempt + 4 re-examinations )

certificate
After passing the online exam, you will receive the EU A1/A3 competency certificate from the Dutch aviation authority – this means you are ready to fly throughout Europe .

What do you get after the purchase?

• Digital activation code for redemption at the Drone Flight Academy

• Unlimited access to the online learning materials

• Free downloads (protocols, checklists)

• 5 exam attempts included

• Academic advising at the Academy: weekdays 9:00–17:00

Study duration (guideline)
On average, participants need approximately 8 hours to be ready for the exam.

Here's how it works

1. Purchase this product here – you will receive your activation code via email (no physical shipment).

2. Register/log in to the Drone Flight Academy and redeem your code .

3. Complete the training and take the online exam – the certificate comes directly from the Academy .

Important note regarding transparency:
We sell only the access code . Course delivery, exam, support, and certification are provided by the Drone Flight Academy (a third-party provider) . Codes that have already been redeemed are non-refundable . Validity, language(s), and detailed terms and conditions are governed by the Drone Flight Academy's guidelines.