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NAA exam day — full guide

Your first in-person NAA exam can be stressful. This guide walks through registration, the exam room and what happens after — for A2 (30 questions / 30 min) and STS (60/60).

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Contents

1. Register with your NAA

Book via your NAA portal, pay the exam fee and arrive 15 minutes early with photo ID.

2. In the exam room

  • ID check
  • Computer-based test
  • Result immediately — pass mark usually 75%

3. After the exam

Certificate appears in your NAA account. Register your aircraft and label it with your operator ID. If you failed — retake after structured prep.

4. Additional context

Your first in-person NAA exam can be stressful. This guide walks through registration, the exam room and what happens after — for A2 (30 questions / 30 min) and STS (60/60).

Topic "NAA exam day — full guide" — prepare for your NAA exam with A2STS practice tests and explanations.

Frequently asked questions

What to bring?
Photo ID, booking confirmation and payment receipt if required.
Language?
Depends on your NAA — many EU countries offer local language or English.

Authority & sources

A2STS Editorial · Reviewed by: EASA UAS syllabus aligned