Master the Skies with Confidence

If you take the exam online, you need a computer with a webcam and a smartphone or tablet with the Microsoft Teams app installed. We also recommend a stable internet connection of at least 3 Mbit/s.

Smartphone/Tablet

• Front camera: Due to requirements from the LBA, we need the mobile device so that we can see you during the exam from a second, side camera perspective.
• Perspective: From this second perspective we should be able to see, in addition to you, the mouse, keyboard and screen of your computer.
• Position: Based on experience, the smartphone should be positioned at a lateral distance of approximately 1.5 to 3.0 m to your right or left (e.g., on a tripod or propped against a bottle on the table).
• Teams app: The free Microsoft «Teams» app must be installed on the mobile device: https://www.microsoft.com/de-de/microsoft-teams/download-app

Examination Centers and Responsibilities

• Theory Exam (A2/STS): Currently administered by Nico Ninov – examiner of DE.PStF.029 (droneLIONS Academy DE.PStF-048 is in the approval process).

• Practical Training & Assessment (STS): Already carried out directly by the droneLIONS Academy (accredited testing center DE.PStF-P.048).

• Certificate Issuance: The actual issuance of the certificates is carried out by the Federal Aviation Office (LBA) for a fee of €30. You will receive the fee notice directly from the LBA.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum age: 16 years (for minors, with parental consent).

• Required Documents:

• Existing A2/STS certificates, if applicable.

• Declaration of practical self-training (according to UAS.OPEN.040).

• Special feature of practical training: The self-training must be completed on a C2 drone. If the training is completed under supervision at our facility, a comparable drone (<4 kg) without a C2 label is sufficient.

Examination Procedures

Theory Exam (A2 & STS)

• Format: In-person or online proctoring.

• Course: 30 (A2) or 60 (STS) multiple-choice questions.

• Duration: 30 or 90 minutes, respectively.

• Passing grade: At least 75% of the points; No attempt to cheat.

Practical Examination (STS)

• Consists of an online component and an in-person component (case studies).

• All procedures must be completed at a «satisfactory level.»

Repetition and Fees

• Failing the theory exam: Retake possible after 7 days (fee: €97).
• Failing the practical exam: Only failed exams need to be retaken (in-person attendance: €297). This hasn’t happened yet 😉

• Attempt to cheat: Leads to permanent exclusion from the exam.

Organizational & Cancellation

• Proof of Identity: A valid photo ID is mandatory.

• Deadlines: The exam must be taken within 6 months of activation.

• Cancellations: Free of charge up to 7 days before the exam date. After that, fees will apply without a medical certificate (€97 online / €297 in-person).

• Payment: All fees must be received no later than 48 hours before the start of the exam.