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  • Flying a drone up to 25 kilograms
  • Occasional flying over people
  • Flying within sight, up to 120 metres high (A1/A3)
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  • Mandatory for drones weighing 250 grams or more
  • Flying closer to people and residential areas
  • Achievable within one day
  • Online examination
  • Includes exam and free retakes

A1/A3 DRONE LICENCE

What are you allowed to do with the A1/A3 drone licence:

  • Low-risk, start-up pilot
  • Up to 900 grams (A1) up to 25 kg (A3)
  • Occasional flying over people (A1)
  • Flying 150 metres away from people (A3)
  • Flying within sight, up to 120 metres high

A2 DRONE LICENCE

What can you do with the A2 drone licence:

  • Higher risk, entry-level professional
  • Flying drones up to 4kg
  • Keep at least 30 metres away from people
  • At least 5 metres distance in low-speed modes
  • Flying with beautiful drones like the Matrice 30, for example.

THE A1/A3 DRONE LICENCE

Learning to handle your drone in a safe and responsible way.

99% pass on the first attempt.

Online training
The online learning platform is accessible immediately after your order. After completing the training, you have the option of taking unlimited practice exams. Ready for the real exam? The A1/A3 exam is already ready and can be taken at any time.

Online examination

The BASIC drone licence requires one online exam, with free unlimited retakes. The average duration of the drone training course including exam takes one day. Upon successful completion of the training course, you will receive a unique link to the RDW from us after which you can immediately download your drone licence, which is an official EASA certificate. Note: This registration costs €10 and must be paid at the RDW. With the EU drone certificate in your pocket and a drone registered with the RDW, you are ready to fly!

If you are a non-Dutch resident, the drone licence will be mailed to you from the RDW. You pay the cost of €10 while ordering this course. We then remit this €10 to the RDW. 

Drone pass
OmniDrones can now print your pilot's licence on a durable pass in credit card format. Easy to carry and the right papers always at hand! This pass can be ordered separately. Click here for more information.

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Do you know this?

Why do you need a drone licence?

The BASIC drone licence consists of the official A1/A3 EASA certificates. These certificates allow you to fly throughout the European Union + Norway, Iceland and Switzerland. With this basic EASA drone certificate, you are a certified drone pilot for five years and may:

  • Flying a drone up to 25 kilograms
  • Flying above ground up to 120 metres
  • Depending on weight close to people
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Why choose us?

About OmniDrones

Our team of professionals has been running for well over 10 years at the forefront of the unmanned aviation sector. With our experience, we have been able to provide many customers with our expertise. We help customers not only theoretically, but also in the field with practical skills.

We are in daily contact with drone pilots trained by us, who are active in fields such as marketing, security, inspection, or government services.

At OmniDrones Academy, you obtain your EU drone pilot licence where and when you want thanks to our convenient online learning environment. That's because the online learning environment is accessible 24/7 and unlimited, and online exams are held at any time. We provide drone training courses that are officially recognised by the Environment and Transport Inspectorate on behalf of the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment. After your drone training, you will be both accredited and certified drone pilot. Good luck and fly safe!

  • The first in the Netherlands with an online drone course.
  • Already 10 years of experience in unmanned aviation
  • Already thousands of customers have happily obtained drone certification from us
Yes, I want to work with you

We know our trainees very well. With our 10 years of experience, the lesson plan completely optimised so that the trainee is around level as soon as possible. We always ask for feedback and incorporate it immediately if necessary.

What will you learn on this course?

Stop hiding behind bushes

During this course, you will learn what you can and cannot do. That way, you'll never end up in situations you don't want to be in.
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Learn about your drone's technology

Learn how to use your drone safely

Learn about laws and regulations

Learn all about your drone in relation to the weather

Experiences

5/5

Thousands drone pilots before you

Good clear course which can be taken online 24/7 as well as the practice exams, also the final exam can be taken online. After several practice exams, I took the final exam and passed it the first time I took the open a1/A3 course. I am very satisfied with Omnidrones Academy ordering and making the course online works very well and easy.
Barend
Good course that is perfectly doable. Easy to read and learn and divided into compact 'bites' so you don't lose everything immediately if you leave it overnight. Fine learning method in other words! The mock exams are also valuable. Have a DJI Mini 3, under 250gr, so A1/A3 and A2 are not a requirement. But still good to have this knowledge on board, I'm happy with it, highly recommended!
Jacob
At OmniDrones Academy, you literally fly through everything without a hitch. From the time of application to downloading the Certificate, everything happens automatically. All you have to do is put in a little time yourself to absorb the material, take the exam, transfer money to the RDW and print your Certificate! All credit to OmniDrones Academy!
Ron
The lesson material and mock exams match well with the questions in the official exam. Would actually recommend it to every drone pilot even if you fly a drone that does not require it. The theory is easy to do, even for older people. Passed in 1 go with 92.5% of the questions correct (minimum required is 75%)
Joop
Excellent online training (A1+A3). Clear explanations through text and images. Excellent preparation for the exam. The exam is easy to take and collecting the certificate from the RDW is very simple after completion. The explanations made me pass the exam in one go.
Alexander

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EU DRONE EDUCATION
A1/A3 + A2

  • For pilots with little or no experience
  • Flying drones heavier than 500 grams
  • For higher-risk flights
  • Unlimited practice and retakes
  • On average 2 days of self-study

€175,-

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BASIC PLUS

EU DRONE EDUCATION
A2

  • Supplement to A1/A3
  • For higher-risk flights (closer to people and buildings)
  • For drones from 500 grams to 4 kilograms
  • Includes practice and one free re-exam
  • On average 1 day of self-study

€125,-

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Frequently asked questions

General

The drone licence is valid for 5 years, after which you have to take another exam. 

In the Netherlands, the A1/A3 and A2 drone pilot licences require a minimum age of 16.

 

If you are under 16 years old, you can also get the A1/A3 and A2 drone flying licence, however, you will only be allowed to fly under the supervision of someone who is 16 or older and has their A1/A3 and A2 drone flying licence.   

Other age limits may apply in other countries.

You need an operator number if you own 1 or more drones with a camera or weighing 250 grams or more. By applying for an operator number, you are registered as the owner (operator). You only need 1 operator number even if you have several drones.

You apply for an operator number in the first country where you will fly in Europe.

If that is the Netherlands, you can apply to the RDW for an operator number. Click here for more information.

The application in Belgium is through the FPS Mobility and Transport click here for more information.

In Germany, this goes through the LBA, click here to start registration.

To apply for a Remote ID, you first need an operator number. 

Drones labelled C1, C2 or C3 new to the market from 1 January 2024 will have Remote ID.

Also, many existing drones already have Remote ID built in. Note that this feature is not always activated. Check the supplier or manufacturer's website to see if your drone has Remote ID.

If your current drone does not have a Remote ID and it is required, there are 2 options:

  1. From the manufacturer of your drone, you will receive a message with a software update that activates the Remote ID function on your drone.
  2. You can use a special module (add-on) buy. That is a Remote ID transmitter that you can attach to your drone.

Click here for more information.

Basic course (A1/A3)

After you place your order, you will have immediate access to our learning environment. There you will find learning materials, practice exams and the exam. 

After you have taken the lessons and completed some practice exams, it is time for the real exam. 

This consists of 40 multiple-choice questions, to pass the exam you need to score 75% or higher. 

Once you have passed the exam, you will receive an email from us containing a link from the RDW to apply for your drone licence. 

Yes, you can take the exam at any time, it will be ready for you immediately after your order!

In A1/A3, you are allowed to fly a drone up to 25 kilograms.

Category A1 

This category includes drones with a C label C0 (up to 250 grams) or C1 (up to 900 grams).  

Category A3

Category A3 has the same risk qualification as subcategory A1 (a low risk profile). In this category, you may fly drones with C-label C2 (up to 4 kilograms), C3/C4 (up to 25 kilograms). Current drones without a C label from 2 kilograms to 25 kilograms also fall into this category. 

Click here To apply for A1/A3 drone training.

To take the exam, you need a computer or laptop. 

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