Where and How Do I Train?

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

• For UASs with class mark “C”, training must comply with the European format
  • The OPEN A1/A3 online theoretical examination is optional but highly recommended for:

• The OPEN A1/A3 online theoretical examination is mandatory for:

• For UASs without class mark “C”,
  • The OPEN A1/A3 online theoretical examination is mandatory for UAS whose mass is between 250 gr and 25 kg;
  • The training is also highly recommended for UAS below 250 gr;

• 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, French, German and Luxembourgish;
  • The registration is available on the LearningZone Eurocontrol platform.
  • This certificate is valid throughout EASA Member States;

• How to prepare for the OPEN A2 theoretical examination?
  • An online course for the OPEN A2 examination is available online;
  • It is available in English, French, German and Luxembourgish;
  • The registration is available on the LearningZone Eurocontrol platform and the access will remain valid for 3 months (renewable);

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);