Category A1/A3

Category A1/A3 gives permission to fly drones from 0 kg to 0.5 kg and 2 kg to 25 kg The course deals exclusively with theory and takes place online. There are three categories: the open category, the specific category and the certified category. Most remote pilots only need to fly in the open category. When flying in the open category with an A1/A3 certificate you must:

• Fly with all drones under 0.5 kg and from 2 to 25 kg
• Fly below 120 meters altitude
• Fly according to the national order for drones (The Drone Order)
• Fly in places where overflying people can be avoided or completely avoided

The course covers topics such as drone rules (distances, heights, restrictions, zones, insurance etc.), privacy, navigation & cartography, meteorology, airmanship, human factors, drone technology and mission planning.

The course gives you the best possible preparation to become a good drone pilot and understand how the rules are connected. In addition, SDS will be available to prepare you for the test. Therefore, after completing the course, you must take an online multiple choice test.

Once you've taken the course, you'll know everything you need to know about rules - and how to fly. When you have passed the test, you will receive your certificate - and you are ready to fly legally in Denmark.

Price: call or write to us

When registering at least three people from the same booking, we offer a group discount. Please indicate your wish for a group discount in the form.

Category A2

The Category A2 certificate gives permission to fly drones weighing up to 2 kg in urban areas.

The course spans 1 full day and consists of theoretical instruction and subsequent practical flight instruction.

The course covers topics such as meteorology, UAS flight performance, mass and balance, batteries and mission planning.

It is necessary to bring your own drone in order to participate in the practical training. You can also rent a drone from us. If you wish to rent a drone, please indicate this when filling out the form below.

Remember that the entry requirement to participate in the course is to have a drone competence certificate A1/A3

We reserve the right to postpone the practical part of the course if the weather is not favourable for flying. It is the instructor alone who decides on the day, whether the course can be completed. In the event that the course has to be cancelled, the instructor will find an alternative flight day together with the course participants as soon as possible.

Price: call or write to us

When registering at least three people from the same group, we offer a group discount. Please indicate your wish for a group discount in the form.

STS-01/PDRA-S01

In order to carry out flights according to the published standard scenarios (STS) or pre-defined risk analyzes (PDRA) you must have an endorsement in your certificate of competence.

On the course there will be a deeper theoretical review of the topics affecting this type of flight.

Important!

You can bring your own drone or rent one from us. Write whether you want to rent a drone when you fill in the registration form.

In addition, you must bring the following:

• Log book with a minimum of 5 hours of recorded flight.
• Your drone competency certificate A1/A3 and A2
• Identification paper in the form of a driver's license, passport or other approved photo identification.
• Practical clothes that suit the weather.

We reserve the right to postpone the course if the weather is not favourable for flying. It is the instructor alone who decides on the day, whether the course can be completed. In the event that the course has to be cancelled, the instructor will find an alternative flight day together with the course participants as soon as possible.

Price: call or write to us

When registering at least three people from the same group, we offer a group discount. Please indicate your wish for a group discount in the form.

STS-02/PDRA-S02

In order to be able to fly drones beyond line of sight, an STS-02/PDRA-S02 endorsement is required in the certificate. With this endorsement, you get the opportunity to fly drones out of sight.

Important!

You can bring your own drone or rent one from us. Write whether you want to rent a drone when you fill in the registration form.

In addition, you must bring the following:

• Log book with a minimum of 5 hours of recorded flight.
• Your drone competence certificate A1/A3 and A2 and endorsement STS-01/PDRA-S01
• Identification paper in the form of a driver's license, passport or other approved photo identification.
• Practical clothes that suit the weather.

We reserve the right to postpone the course if the weather is not favourable for flying. It is the instructor alone who decides on the day, whether the course can be completed. In the event that the course has to be cancelled, the instructor will find an alternative flight day together with the course participants as soon as possible.

Price: call or write to us

When registering at least three people from the same group, we offer a group discount. Please state your wish for a group discount in the form.

Specific Theory Course

This is a theoretical course for Remote Pilot wanting to fly in the Specific category under all other authorisations than STS-01/PDRA-S01 and STS-02/PDRA-S02.

If you are applying for a SORA this course for you. It contains all the subjects required to operate on a SORA in SAIL II.

This is a theoretical course, so there is no requirement to bring or rent a drone.

A2 Certificate of Competence Exam (Online)

You need an A2 certificate of competency when you want to fly closer than 8/5km to airports or 2km to HEMS in Denmark or want to fly with C2 drones. It is also part of the foundation for the more advanced courses.

At SDS, you can take your A2 certificate of competency online, so you don't have to show up physically, all you need is a computer and a IoT device with a camera.

Important!

Note that it is not a requirement to buy the theory course prior to the A2 theory test.

Before the exam you must:

• Have taken the A1/A3 Certificate.
• Carry out the practical self-training and be able to prove it before the test.
• Show Identification paper in the form of a driver's license, passport or other approved photo identification.
• Pay the examination fee directly at the Danish Transport Agency. (65,-)
• Pay administration fee to SDS.

Test Dates in 2025

The tests will be held on 23/01, 27/02, 27/03, 29/04, 27/05, 24/06, 29/07, 26/08, 30/09, 28/10, 25/1,1 30/12 or on request.