A2 exam
Common mistakes in EU drone exams
Most candidates lose marks on airspace, meteorology and reading trick questions under time pressure — not from total lack of study.
Contents
Exam tip
A1/A3 exam mistakes
Format: typically 40 questions, 40 minutes, 75% pass mark.
- Confusing geo-zones with airspace classes
- Insurance and liability questions
- Missing negation words (“not”, “except”) under time pressure
Exam tip
A2 exam mistakes
Format: 30 questions, 30 minutes, 75% pass mark.
- Meteorology — the most common weak topic
- Ground risk buffer distances
- Running out of time on the last questions
Exam tip
STS exam mistakes
- Procedure order confusion
- Underestimating human factors
- Too few full 60-question mock exams
How to fix them
Use full timed simulations. Book the NAA exam only after three consecutive mock scores ≥80%. Review every wrong answer.
Frequently asked questions
- Which topic is hardest in A2?
- Meteorology — drill it with topic tests on A2STS.
- Can I retake the exam?
- Yes — pay the NAA fee again; there is usually no lifetime cap.
Authority & sources
A2STS Editorial · Reviewed by: EASA UAS syllabus aligned