Regulations & sources
Drone rules, EASA & national authorities
Official certification paths, open-category rules, renewal and primary EU sources in one place.
EASA exam formats
A2STS simulations mirror official EASA question counts, time limits and the 75% pass mark. Official exams are administered by your National Aviation Authority.
A1/A3 - open category foundation
- Questions
- 40
- Time
- 40 min
- Pass mark
- ≥30 (75%)
Online training & exam via your NAA e-services portal
A2 - certificate of competency
- Questions
- 30
- Time
- 30 min
- Pass mark
- ≥23 (75%)
Theoretical exam at your NAA (in-person classroom)
STS - Standard Scenarios
- Questions
- 60
- Time
- 60 min
- Pass mark
- ≥45 (75%)
Specific category theory + practical skills training (STS-01/STS-02)
A2 + STS combined
- Questions
- 65
- Time
- 65 min
- Pass mark
- ≥49 (75%)
Combined theoretical knowledge assessment where applicable
Open category subcategories
EASA open-category operations are split into A1, A2 and A3 subcategories - each with different proximity rules to uninvolved persons.
- A1A1 - fly over people, not over assemblies of people
- A2A2 - fly close to uninvolved persons (with competency certificate)
- A3A3 - fly far from uninvolved persons
Official certification paths (TKA)
A2STS simulations mirror TKA question counts, time limits and the 75% pass mark. Classroom exams are taken at TKA; we prepare you for them.
A1/A3 - open category foundation
- Questions
- 40
- Time
- 40 min
- Pass mark
- ≥30 (75%)
- Validity
- 5 years
- 1Register in the NAA e-services portal (TKA)
- 2Complete the online training course
- 3Pass the online theoretical exam (40 questions, 40 min, ≥75%)
- 4Receive the proof of completion for online training (valid 5 years)
A2 - certificate of competency
- Questions
- 30
- Time
- 30 min
- Pass mark
- ≥23 (75%)
- Validity
- 5 years
- 1Valid proof of completion for online training (A1/A3)
- 2Declared practical self-training under the A3 programme
- 3Theoretical exam at the NAA classroom (30 questions, ≥75%)
- 4Remote pilot certificate of competency (open subcategory A2)
STS - Standard Scenarios
- Questions
- 60
- Time
- 60 min
- Pass mark
- ≥45 (75%)
- Validity
- 5 years
- 1Valid proof of completion for online training (A1/A3)
- 2Theoretical exam at the NAA classroom (60 or 65 questions with A2, ≥75%)
- 3Remote pilot theoretical knowledge certificate (Standard Scenarios)
- 4STS practical skills training completion certificate (from 1 Jan 2024, STS-01/STS-02)
Certificate validity extension (TKA)
Apply via sertifikatai.tka.lt within 3 months before expiry. Validity is extended by 5 years from the current end date.
A1/A3 extension
20 q · 20 min · ≥15 (75%)
Online (remote) exam
A2 extension
35 q · 35 min · ≥27 (75%)
Classroom exam (20 A1/A3 + 15 A2 questions)
STS extension
50 q · 50 min · ≥38 (75%)
Classroom exam (20 A1/A3 + 30 STS questions)
EASA official resources
Content aligned with EASA Part-UAS and Regulations (EU) 2019/947 - your primary EU regulatory sources.
- Open category operations (A1, A2, A3)Official EASA open-category requirements by drone class C0-C4.
- Easy Access Rules - UAS (Regulations (EU) 2019/947 and 2019/945)Consolidated EU UAS regulations in one reference (July 2024 revision).
- EASA Drones FAQFrequently asked questions on UAS operations in the EU.
- National Aviation Authorities by countryOfficial drone requirements and registration per Member State.
- Understanding European drone regulationsHow the EU UAS regulatory framework and NAA roles fit together.
- EASA: Flying a drone for fun (Paul & Donnie)Official EASA video guide for recreational remote pilots.
- Self-study material for EU exams (Finland)Supplementary self-study material aligned with EU A2 and STS theory exams.
- NAA directory (STS practical skills training)STS-01/STS-02 practical skills certificates are issued by approved entities in EU Member States.
- Drone class identification labels (C0-C6)Information notices on class C UAS requirements.