Certificate of knowledge drone - how to get it

The certificate of knowledge, colloquially known as a drone license, was introduced in 2017 and is considered proof of ability to fly a drone. However, a new EU drone regulation will come into force from 2021. It depends on which classification your drone belongs to.

Proof of knowledge drone: do you need a driver's license?

The new drone regulation will apply from the beginning of 2021, from which time private individuals will also need a suitable proof of competence to fly a drone. Among other regulations, it is therefore necessary to present a certificate of competence class A/A3 for drones classified C1/C3 or 500 grams and above. This is associated with an online examination comprising 40 questions. For higher classifications, on the other hand, a more extensive certification is necessary, for which you sometimes even have to take a practical exam. Under certain conditions, however, you still do not need a driver's license.Do you need a "small" drone license class A1/A3, you can perform this online.

1. The license consists of a total of 40 questions.
2. The test covers the topics of flight safety, aviation law, human performance, operating procedures, general knowledge, privacy and data protection and aviation security.
3. You need a total of 75 percent to pass the license. Before that, however, you must take a test exam before you are allowed to take the actual test.
4. For a more advanced class A2 driver's license, much more in-depth knowledge in these areas is required and usually a practical test is also necessary.