Remote pilot license and drone license
To be allowed to fly a drone, you must have a corresponding remote pilot license or a drone driver's license. These two types have been available since the EU regulation of 2019 for controlling UAS in the "Open" class.
Drone driver's license - EU proof of competence
The German Federal Aviation Authority (LBA) requires an EU certificate of competence for the safe operation of a drone. This comprises online training courses and online examinations that must be completed. The online examination consists of 9 subject areas with a total of 40 multiple-choice questions. If no more than 30 questions are answered correctly, the exam must be repeated. It is possible to take these exams several times.
The corresponding document is issued after successful completion of the test. The EU certificate of competence is valid for subcategories A1 and A3 of the "Open" category.
Remote pilot license - EU remote pilot certificate
First of all, an EU certificate of competence is required to apply for this license. This is followed by practical self-training under the conditions of the A3 subcategory. The theory test now takes place at a test center designated by the LBA. This consists of 30 multiple-choice questions from 3 subject areas. Some test centers rely on a combination of practical training and the theory test, which is then taken.
The application for the EU Remote Pilot Certificate must be submitted to the LBA after successful completion. This license is valid for the A2 subcategory of the "Open" class.
Fees for the remote pilot license and drone license
Issuing the EU certificate of competence for A1 and A3 costs €25.00. After payment, the necessary test can be taken as often as required, as the fee is only charged once.
The issue of the A2 remote pilot certificate costs €30.00. After successfully completing an additional theory test, it is possible to apply for a license at an LBA test centre, which charge different fees for the test.
Both licenses are valid for 5 years. In addition, an extension is possible by means of a re-test or refresher course. One testing center, for example, is seabirds.de GmbH near the Oldenburg-Hatten EDWH airfield.
Information about the test centers or further information can be found on the LBA website.
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