Online Exam: A2 Remote Pilot Certificate

The EU A2 drone license is an official certification that allows you to fly drones in the open category with a reduced safety distance from bystanders. The A2 license is particularly important for drone pilots who wish to work in densely populated areas or in a commercial setting—for example, for photography, surveying, or inspections.

With the A2 certification, you’ll significantly expand your range of applications. You’ll be able to use your drone in more complex scenarios and demonstrate that you have mastered the safe operation of drones both in theory and in practice.

No. A2 drone pilot licenses are primarily required if you want to fly drones weighing between 250 g and 2 kg closer to people than would be permitted under the EU A1/A3 certificates of competence.

To obtain the EU A2 remote pilot certificate, the following requirements must be met:

• Minimum age of 16
• A valid ID card or passport
• Possession of the A1/A3 certificate of competence
• Proof of successful completion of the practical self-study course

Thanks to automated exam proctoring with Proctorio, you can take the online exam anytime, anywhere. You choose your exam date and can start the exam anytime between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. The exam is monitored using AI-driven technology to ensure fairness and security.

For the online exam, you will need a PC or laptop with a microphone, webcam, and a stable internet connection. Before the exam, you must install the Google Chrome browser and the Proctorio extension. This extension is available in German and English and adapts to the browser’s language settings.

Technical requirements:

• PC/laptop running Windows or macOS
• Microphone and webcam
• Google Chrome browser
• Proctorio extension (available for free at getproctorio.com)
• Stable internet connection (at least 1 Mbit/s)

The online exam lasts a maximum of 45 minutes. You can take the exam at any time within the specified time window.

The online exam for the A2 remote pilot certificate can be taken no sooner than 7 days after you register. This gives you plenty of time to study, submit all required documents to us, and allows us to review them in accordance with the guidelines of the Federal Aviation Authority.

Once you have received your login credentials for the Aviationexam platform, you must take the online exam within the next 6 months.

Yes, you can retake the exam after a short waiting period to obtain the certificate. For more information on retakes, please refer to the exam guidelines.

Exams that are successfully passed are submitted directly to the Federal Aviation Authority (LBA). The A2 remote pilot certificate is issued by the LBA.

The A2 drone license (officially: EU Remote Pilot Certificate A2) is valid for 5 years. After that, you can easily renew it by completing a refresher course.

If you fail the exam, we can provide you, upon request, with detailed feedback on the questions you answered incorrectly, which will allow you to prepare specifically for the retake. By law, you may not retake the exam until 7 days have passed.

Yes, the online exam complies with the highest data protection standards. All personal data is stored and processed securely, and all exam procedures are designed in accordance with applicable data protection guidelines.

No, the online exam is available at any time. You can take the exam flexibly and on your own schedule within the time window from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

For the online exam, you should choose a quiet, undisturbed location. A 360-degree room scan is required before the exam, and you should ensure that your PC or laptop, including the microphone and webcam, is working properly.

In addition, the Google Chrome browser and the Proctorio extension must be installed before the exam. This extension is available in German and English and adapts to the browser’s language settings.

Our Droniq Academy A2 online course is offered only in conjunction with the exam, so that you can prepare thoroughly for the A2 remote pilot certificate exam.