Where and How Do I Train?

 

From 1st January 2024, only certificates of remote pilot competency in the European format will be accepted.

OPEN CATEGORY

In order to operate in the OPEN category, it will be necessary to train according to the following conditions: 

  • For UASs without class mark “C”,
  • What is the OPEN A1/A3 online theoretical examination?
    • The OPEN A1/A3 online theoretical examination is a fully online course and examination;
    • It is available in English, French, German and Luxembourgish;
    • The registration is free and available on the LearningZone Eurocontrol platform and the access will remain valid for 3 months (renewable);
    • This certificate is valid throughout EASA Member States;
  • What are the prerequisites to be able to register to the OPEN A2 theoretical examination?
    • The candidate should possess a valid OPEN A1/A3 certificate;
    • The candidate needs to have completed a practical-skills self-training;
  • What is the OPEN A2 theoretical examination?
    • The OPEN A2 theoretical examination is an on-site examination (within DAC premises);
    • It is available in English and French;
    • The registration is available on the LearningZone Eurocontrol platform.
    • This certificate is valid throughout EASA Member States;

SPECIFIC CATEGORY

 

In order to operate in the SPECIFIC category according to the Standard Scenarios (STS), it will be necessary to train according to the following conditions:

  • The STS theoretical examination is mandatory for :
  • What are the prerequisites to be able to register to the STS theoretical examination?
    • The candidate should possess a valid OPEN A1/A3 certificate (Examination contains 40 questions); or
    • The candidate should possess a valid OPEN A1/A3 certificate and OPEN A2 certificate (Examination contains 30 questions);
  • What is the STS theoretical examination?
    • The STS theoretical examination is an on-site examination within DAC premises);
    • It is available in English and French;
    • The examination subjects are available in the “Attachment A” section of regulation 2019/947;
    • NO training course is provided by DAC;
    • The registration is available on the LearningZone Eurocontrol platform from January 2024;;
  • What can you do with the STS theoretical examination?
    • You can operate, in the STS-01 and STS-02 with the adequate drone;
    • This certificate is valid throughout EU Member States;
 
  • The STS practical skill training is mandatory for :
  • The candidate needs to have completed the practical-skills training;
  • Unlike the STS theoretical training, the practical skill training is different from one STS to another;
  • The practical skill training can be provided either by the UAS operator or by a Recognized Entity;
  • NO practical skill training and assessment is performed by DAC;
  • This certificate is valid throughout EU Member States;

 

  • I am wiling to provide STS practical skills training and assessment, how should I proceed?
    • I am an UAS operator who wish to provide practical-skills training and assessment to the Remote pilots of my company. I must submit:
      • Declaration form DAC UAS 435;
      • In addition to the declaration, you must provide the following additional documents:
        • STS operational declaration (DAC UAS 430) and the confirmation of receipt and completeness;
        • The personnel in charge for the practical skill training and assessment competency;
        • The training manual (and the assessment report template);
    • I am an entity who wish to be recognized by DAC to provide practical-skills training to Remote pilots. I must submit:
      • Declaration form DAC UAS 438;
      • In addition to the declaration, you must provide the following additional documents:
        • The personnel in charge for the practical skill training and assessment competency;
        • The training manual (and the assessment report template);
 

Some useful information

Once the training process completed, either the OPEN A1/A3 and/or the OPEN A2, you will receive a Remote Pilot Certificate via the LearningZone Eurocontrol platform (see Training page).

  • This certificate is proof of training for the pilot himself;
  • This certificate is not an operational authorization;
  • This certificate is valid for 5 years;
  • This document bears a LUX-RP-xxxxxxxxxxxx (RP – Remote Pilot and 12 characters) and is deliverable to any citizen of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and / or abroad;
  • By analogy with the automotive sector, this number is similar to a driver's license number.

 

Note: Do not confuse with the UAS OPERATOR REGISTRATION ATTESTATION