EU remote pilot certificate A1/A3
From January 1, 2023, the new European regulation on drones is in force in Switzerland. The new regulation also introduces new EU drone licences, which are mandatory for the operation of most drones. Every remote pilot of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) weighing 250g or more or with a camera is required to carry a valid A1/A3 remote pilot certificate and a certificate of insurance for drone liability insurance.
INFOS
Prerequisites : None
Category : Open
Recognized Entity: Vertical Master
Langues : English (exam language in a Swiss national language)
Minimum age : 12 years old
Price : CHF 169
REGISTRATION
WHAT YOU GET
AVIATION LAW AND SAFETY
Duration: 1 hour
Classroom
Classroom
HUMAN FACTORS
Duration: 1 hour
Classroom
Classroom
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
Duration: 1 hour
Classroom
Classroom
GENERAL UAS KNOWLEDGE
Duration: 1 hour
Classroom
Classroom
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MODULE 1
AVIATION LAW AND SAFETY
- Aviation security
- Airspace restrictions
- Privacy and data protection
- Compulsory insurance
MODULE 2
HUMAN FACTORS
- Estimating distances
- Visibility in bad weather
- Overconfidence
MODULE 3
Operational procedures
- Flight preparation
- Flight monitoring
- Follow-up
- Non-scheduled procedures
MODULE 4
General UAS knowledge
- Basics of flying
- Construction and limitations
- Data linking and flight modes
- Maintenance
HOW THE ONLINE TEST WORKS
Questionnaire
- The exam can be taken exclusively online on the UAS Gate website of the FOCA.
- The test contains 40 multiple choice questions.
- If 75% of these questions are answered correctly, the exam is considered passed.
- It takes about four hours to go through the training modules and complete the test.
- The test must be completed within a 30-day time period.
- You will receive your result immediately after the test.
certificat
- After completing the test, you will receive your result and certificate in PDF format.
- The certificate will also be sent to the email address you provided.
- The certificates are valid in Switzerland and the EU, because in Switzerland the new EU regulations entered into force on January 1st 2023.
- Certificates are valid for five years, after which the theoretical knowledge acquired must be refreshed.
remote pilot certificate of competency
Training Dates
march 2025
june 2025
october 2025
