Understanding EU airspace for drone operations
Airspace questions punish assumptions — always verify before flight and in exams.
1. Why airspace matters commercially
A single intrusion can end a contract and trigger enforcement. Theory exams test whether you recognise restricted volumes early.
2. Zone types you must recognise
Controlled airspace, danger/restricted areas, temporary restrictions from NOTAM, and airport surroundings.
3. Geo-awareness and U-space
Use official national apps; understand when coordination or additional permission is required.
4. Typical exam traps
Questions mix altitude references (AGL vs AMSL) and horizontal buffers — read units carefully.
5. Study method
Draw your operating area on a map, list zones, then practise airspace-only question sets in A2STS.