A2 exam

Drone exam day at your NAA

Requirements are similar across EU member states: identity check, paid booking and on-screen or paper theory tests at approved centres.

A2STS editorial10 min read

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Before you book

Complete several full timed mock exams at ≥80% on A2STS. Booking too early wastes exam fees.

What to bring

  • Valid photo ID
  • Operator registration confirmation if required
  • Proof of exam fee payment
  • Arrive 15 minutes early

During the exam

A1/A3: often online; A2/STS: typically at a centre. Read every question — negation words matter under time pressure.

After passing

Certificate validity follows the five-year recurrent training cycle. Keep your operator registration up to date.

Authority & sources

A2STS Editorial · Reviewed by: EASA UAS syllabus aligned