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Key Facts: EASA A2 Exam
30 questions
Exam Length
Regulation (EU) 2019/947
75%
Pass Mark (23 of 30)
EASA A2 requirements
30 m / 5 m
Distance from Uninvolved Persons (standard / low-speed)
UAS.OPEN.030
3 m/s
Low-Speed Mode Maximum
Regulation (EU) 2019/945
Under 4 kg
C2 Drone Maximum Take-Off Mass
Regulation (EU) 2019/945
5 years
Certificate Validity (EASA-wide)
EASA
120 m
Open-Category Height Limit
Regulation (EU) 2019/947
The A2 Certificate of Competency is an EASA open-category drone qualification that lets remote pilots operate C2-class aircraft (MTOM under 4 kg) nearer to uninvolved people. Candidates must already hold the A1/A3 certificate and declare completion of practical self-training under A3 conditions. The supervised exam, administered by a national aviation authority or recognised entity, is 30 multiple-choice questions across three subjects - meteorology (urban wind, gusts, air density, fog versus mist at 1,000 m), UAS flight performance (density altitude, kinetic energy, payload, battery endurance, failsafes, geo-awareness, Remote ID), and technical and operational ground-risk mitigation. Key operating rules under Regulation (EU) 2019/947 include a 30 m horizontal distance from uninvolved persons, reducible to 5 m with low-speed mode active (max 3 m/s), the 1:1 rule, no overflight of uninvolved persons, VLOS and a 120 m height limit. The pass mark is 75% (23 of 30) and the certificate is valid 5 years across EASA states.
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1What is the minimum passing score required on the EASA A2 additional theoretical knowledge examination?
2The A2 additional theoretical knowledge examination contains questions on only three subjects. Which set correctly lists them?
3In subcategory A2, what is the minimum horizontal distance from uninvolved persons when the drone is flown in normal (standard) mode?
4When the low-speed mode function is active on a C2 drone, to what minimum horizontal distance from uninvolved persons may the A2 remote pilot reduce the separation?
5What maximum ground speed must a C2 drone not exceed when its selectable low-speed mode is activated?
6What is the maximum take-off mass (MTOM) limit for an unmanned aircraft permitted to be flown in subcategory A2?
7Which drone class marking is the standard requirement for operating in subcategory A2 under the EU open category framework?
8Before sitting the A2 additional theory exam, what prior qualification must a remote pilot already hold?
9In addition to passing the A2 theory exam, what practical requirement must a remote pilot complete to obtain the A2 certificate of competency?
10For how long is the A2 certificate of competency valid before it must be renewed?
About the EASA A2 Exam
The EASA A2 Certificate of Competency is the additional theoretical-knowledge qualification that lets remote pilots fly C2-class drones (maximum take-off mass under 4 kg) closer to uninvolved people in the open category's A2 subcategory. It is taken in a supervised setting at a national aviation authority or NAA-recognised entity and builds on the basic A1/A3 certificate plus a self-declaration of practical self-training. The exam comprises 30 multiple-choice questions on three subjects - meteorology, UAS flight performance, and technical and operational mitigations for ground risk - with a 75% pass mark. The certificate is valid for 5 years and recognised across all EASA member states.
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Questions
30 questions
Time Limit
~30-45 minutes (set by the national aviation authority)
Passing Score
75% (23 of 30 questions)
Exam / Certification Fees
Varies by NAA (approx. EUR 0-50; e.g. EUR 30 via Traficom)
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Meteorology
Urban wind channelling and turbulence around buildings, gusts versus mean wind and wind-resistance limits, the wind gradient with height, temperature and air-density effects, density altitude, fog versus mist at the 1,000 m visibility threshold, temperature inversions, sea breezes, and reliable weather sources such as METAR/TAF
UAS Flight Performance
How lower air density and high density altitude cut rotor thrust, climb and endurance; payload, mass and balance and centre-of-gravity effects; kinetic energy (half m v-squared) and its dependence on speed and mass; LiPo battery endurance, cold-weather behaviour and reserves; low-battery and GPS-loss failsafes; geo-awareness and direct Remote ID
Technical & Operational Ground-Risk Mitigation
The 30 m horizontal distance from uninvolved persons and the 5 m minimum with low-speed mode (max 3 m/s) active, the 1:1 rule, the prohibition on overflying uninvolved persons and assemblies, distance buffers in gusty conditions, technical mitigations (propeller guards, parachutes) versus operational mitigations (route, timing, site survey)
A2 Operations & Regulations
Regulation (EU) 2019/947 open category and Regulation (EU) 2019/945 C-class markings, C2 class with MTOM under 4 kg, the A1/A3 prerequisite and practical self-training self-declaration, VLOS, the 120 m height limit, UAS geographical zones, operator registration, and the 5-year certificate validity recognised across EASA states
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What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75% (23 of 30 questions)
- Exam length: 30 questions
- Time limit: ~30-45 minutes (set by the national aviation authority)
- Exam / certification fees: Varies by NAA (approx. EUR 0-50; e.g. EUR 30 via Traficom) Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EASA A2 Certificate of Competency?
It is an additional theoretical-knowledge qualification in the EU open category that allows remote pilots to fly C2-class drones (under 4 kg) closer to uninvolved people - to within 30 m, or 5 m in low-speed mode. It is taken in a supervised setting at a national aviation authority or recognised entity and is valid for 5 years across all EASA member states.
How many questions are on the A2 exam and what is the pass mark?
The A2 additional theory exam has 30 multiple-choice questions and requires a minimum of 75% to pass - that is, at least 23 correct answers. It is generally closed-book except where a question requires reference to charts or specific aeronautical information.
What subjects does the A2 exam cover?
There are questions on only three subjects: meteorology (wind, gusts, air density, visibility), UAS flight performance (payload, kinetic energy, battery endurance, failsafes), and technical and operational mitigations for ground risk (distances, low-speed mode, the 1:1 rule, propeller guards and parachutes).
What are the prerequisites for the A2 certificate?
You must first hold the A1/A3 certificate (completion of the basic online theory) and complete a self-declaration that you have carried out practical self-training under the conditions of subcategory A3. The minimum age is generally 16, though member states may lower it.
How close can I fly to people with an A2 certificate?
In standard mode you must keep a horizontal distance of at least 30 m from uninvolved persons, reducible to a minimum of 5 m when a C2 drone's low-speed mode (maximum 3 m/s) is active. You must never overfly uninvolved persons or assemblies of people, and the 1:1 rule advises keeping a lateral distance at least equal to the flying height.
How long is the A2 certificate valid?
The A2 certificate of competency is valid for 5 years and is recognised across all EASA member states. After it expires you must renew it through your national aviation authority's process to continue A2 operations.
Which drones can I fly with an A2 certificate?
Primarily C2-class drones with a maximum take-off mass below 4 kg. Holding the higher A2 competency also covers the lower A1 requirements, so you can fly C0/C1 drones under A1 rules without any further qualification.