A2 drone licence
Fly drones up to 4 kg close to people. 2 h of online training and a webcam-supervised exam. Requires the A1/A3.
- Study material updated to the current regulations
- Preparation for the official AESA exam (30 questions, 75% to pass)
- Instructor support throughout the course
Who is it for?
Leisure
You want to fly a Mini or an Air at the beach, in the countryside or on holiday. The A1/A3 is enough: start there.
Photo and video
You shoot weddings, property or landscapes and need to get close to people and buildings with a drone over 250 g.
New professional
You are going to work with drones in urban environments. The A2 is the natural step before the STS.
What you can and cannot do
The limits are set by Regulation (EU) 2019/947. This is what the A2 certificate allows, on top of what the A1/A3 already covers.
- Fly up to 120 m above the ground
- Class C2 drones (up to 4 kg) at 30 m from uninvolved people, or 5 m in low-speed mode
- Operate in urban and residential environments within the open category
- Always fly within visual line of sight (VLOS), by day and at night with lights
- Recreational and professional use within the open category
- Fly over assemblies of people
- Fly over uninvolved people: only the A1 allows that, with C0 or C1 drones
- Fly drones over 4 kg close to people: beyond that, the specific category (STS)
- Fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) or in controlled airspace without coordination
- Sit the exam without holding the A1/A3 and the practical self-training declaration
How it works
Enrol and start right away
Pay online and enter the virtual classroom immediately. You just need to hold the A1/A3.
Train at your pace with an instructor
A2 study material, marked mock exams and a guide to the practical self-training declaration.
Supervised online exam and certificate
30 questions in 30 minutes, supervised by webcam, 75% to pass. When you pass, AESA issues your certificate.
Three exam questions
Questions of the same type as the 30 in the AESA A2 exam. To pass you need 23 correct answers. This is how you study in the Vister classroom: question, answer and explanation.
The AESA exam is free. Why train with Vister rather than alone?
It is free and it will stay free: Vister does not charge for the exam. What you pay for is arriving prepared.
Pass first time
The A2 exam has 30 questions in 30 minutes and requires 23 correct answers. Our mock exams replicate the format, timing and level, with every answer explained.
Just what you need
Meteorology, drone performance and ground risk mitigation: what AESA asks for, in order and without noise.
A pilot who answers
Your questions are answered by an active instructor, during business hours, by email or WhatsApp. Not a bot.
Material updated to the current regulations
Study material reviewed with every regulatory change, most recently when Royal Decree 517/2024 came into force.
What our pilots say
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Active instructors
Pilots who fly every day in Mallorca with Mavic, Inspire and Matrice, and who answer your questions throughout the course.
Martin Llatas
Judit Marcé
Price and what is included
A single payment. No subscriptions and no charges to download the certificate: AESA issues it and it is free.
- Requirements
- Hold the A1/A3 certificate and a digital certificate to access the AESA online office.
- Fees
- No AESA fees. The official exam is free; the price covers the training, the study material and the exam preparation.
- Validity
- The A2 certificate is valid for 5 years across the European Union.
A2 drone licence
2 h of training- Complete study material for the A2 exam
- Exam-style mock tests with explained corrections
- Guide to the practical self-training declaration and the exam application at AESA
- Instructor support by email and WhatsApp
- Classroom access from the moment you pay
Take the next step
A1/A3 + A2 pack
Both licences in a single enrolment. 10 h of training (8 theory + 2 practice). From age 16.
STS 01/02
Qualification to operate in European standard scenarios. Online theory and a practical flight exam with certified instructors.
Frequently asked questions
The A1/A3 is the basic certificate. The A2 allows you to fly heavier drones (up to 4 kg) and get closer to people, significantly expanding your possibilities in urban and professional environments.
Yes, it is a mandatory prerequisite. If you don't have it yet, we recommend the A1/A3 + A2 Pack.
A document certifying that you have completed a period of independent flight practice. You will need to sign it and submit it together with the exam application to AESA.
30 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes, supervised by webcam. 75% to pass. Two attempts.
If your drone has a camera and weighs more than 250 g, yes. Registration as a UAS operator with AESA is mandatory in that case.
No. AESA does not charge a fee for the exams: they are free. What you pay for is the training, the study materials and the exam preparation, which AESA does not provide.
Your turn to take off
Online enrolment, instant access and an instructor on the other side. In a few days you can fly closer to where things happen.
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