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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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