EASA subject
Aviation Regulation
EASA, categories, registration
Open, Specific, and Certified categories, operator and pilot obligations, and registration under national rules.
Key concepts
- Three categories
- Open — limited risk; Specific — SORA/authorisation; Certified — equivalent to manned aviation.
- Registration
- The UAS and operator are registered according to national rules.
- Subcategories
- A1, A2, A3 in open category — different distance and mass rules.
Common mistakes
- Confusing open and specific categories
- Assigning registration to the pilot instead of the operator
Exam traps
- Differences between A1, A2, and A3
- When A1/A2/A3 qualification is required
Real-world example
A commercial flight without a specific-category authorisation — an illegal operation.