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A1/A3 certificate – EASA Drone Definition
Definition
The A1/A3 certificate of competency covers subcategories A1 and A3 in the open category — the baseline remote pilot qualification for most consumer drones.
Regulatory context
EU 2019/947 — open category subcategories A1 and A3; online training and testing.
Why it matters for pilots
Required before A2; most pilots start here.
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