The A2 drone exam

The A2 exam is a theory test that lets you fly drones in subcategory A2 of the open category. With the A2 certificate you can fly C2 drones (up to 4 kg) at shorter distances from people — essential for professional drone work.

The exam is taken in person at a traffic station run by Statens vegvesen. You must have passed the A1/A3 exam and completed the A2 course on flydrone.no (Luftfartstilsynet’s drone portal) first.

Questions

30

To pass

27 correct (90%)

Time limit

60 minutes

Fee

NOK 970

Format

Multiple choice

Language

Norwegian (bokmål) / English

1. A passed A1/A3 exam on flydrone.no
2. The completed A2 course on flydrone.no
3. Registration as a drone operator with Luftfartstilsynet
4. Valid ID (passport or driving licence)
5. A Norwegian national ID number (fødselsnummer) or D-number
6. A booked slot on vegvesen.no

The A2 exam builds on the A1/A3 knowledge and the A2-specific course. It covers a wide range of topics:

Aviation rules

Categories, classes, C class markings, operating rules, height limits and restrictions.

Operational procedures

Risk assessment, flight preparation, emergency procedures, insurance and documentation.

UAS knowledge (drone technology)

Drone design, motors, LiPo batteries, IMU, gyroscope, GPS, sensors and maintenance.

Meteorology and flight performance

Weather, wind, turbulence (mechanical and thermal), fog, ice and how they affect flying.

Human factors

Situational awareness, stress, fatigue, decision-making and crew resource management.

Safety and distance

The 1:1 rule, low-speed mode, distance requirements to people, critical infrastructure and emergency services.

With an A2 certificate and a C2 drone, you can fly closer to people than in A1/A3:

• 30 metres horizontal distance from people (normal mode)
• 5 metres in low-speed mode with a C2 drone
• Fly in built-up areas with controlled distances
• Professional drone work: property photography, weddings, inspections, film

1. 1ArrivalArrive 10 minutes early. Show valid ID and pay the exam fee.
2. 2The examYou are given a computer. 30 questions, 60 minutes. You can flag questions and come back to them.
3. 3ResultYou find out straight away whether you have passed. The certificate is recorded on flydrone.no.
4. 4After the examComplete practical self-training with your own drone and record it on flydrone.no. Then you hold the A2 certificate.

Read each question twice

Many people slip up by reading too fast. The wording can be tricky.

Practise with mock exams

Get used to the format and the time pressure, so nothing about the real exam surprises you.

Focus on weak topics

Use the stats in DroneTreneren to find the topics where you score below 80%, and drill those.

Flag hard questions

Do not spend 5 minutes on one question. Flag it, move on and come back when you have done the rest.

Use all the time

You have 60 minutes. Double-check every answer before you submit.

How much does A2 cost in total?

Registration: NOK 230 a year. A2 exam: NOK 970. Preparation with DroneTreneren: from 149 kr.

Can I retake the A2 exam?

Yes, you can take the exam as many times as you like. You pay the exam fee again for each attempt.

How long is the A2 certificate valid?

5 years from the date you pass. Your registration on flydrone.no must be renewed every year (a separate cost).

Do I need practical flight training?

You must complete practical self-training with your own drone after passing the exam. No instructor is required — you do it yourself and record it on flydrone.no.

Can I take the A2 exam as a visitor to Norway?

You need a Norwegian national ID number (fødselsnummer) or D-number to sit the exam. An A2 certificate from another EU/EEA country is valid in Norway.

Test yourself with 12 sample A2 exam questions →