DRONE A1-A3 ONLINE LICENSE
Guide for the ENAC-EASA A1-A3 Drone Patent
📋 General Information
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According to the DRONE REGULATION 2022, it has become MANDATORY for all drone pilots (professionals and hobbyists) to acquire the ONLINE DRONE LICENSE (pilot certificate for non-critical specialized operations in the A1-A3 categories).
How to get a patent
1. Registration: Access the ENAC website: https://serviziweb.enac.gov.it/
2. Exam: Take an ONLINE TEST with multiple choice questions
- Duration: 1 hour
- Questions: 40 questions and answers
- Mode: Online
Contents of the guide
- 535 Example Questions and Answers for the Drone License
- Complete exercise book to test knowledge
- Fundamental concepts to pass the EASA ENAC exam
- 100% pass rate with DRONEXT partner
📝 Example Questions by Topic
Important Note: The sample questions below are for illustrative purposes and represent the types of questions you may encounter on the exam. They are not actual exam questions.
🛡️ INSURANCE
Typical questions:
- In case of professional use of the drone, is the "head of family" insurance alone sufficient?
- Can you legally fly an uninsured APR?
- What type of insurance is mandatory for piloting APRs?
- Is APR third party liability insurance mandatory in all cases?
- Is it necessary to have an insurance policy in case of flying over uninhabited areas?
🎯 NON-CRITICAL SPECIALIZED OPERATIONS
Key points:
- Minimum distance: 150 meters from congested areas
- Minimum distance: 50 meters from people not under the direct control of the pilot
- Operations always conducted in VLOS (Visual Line of Sight)
- It is not possible to fly over crowds of people
🌐 D-FLIGHT
What you need to know:
- Portal dedicated to drone registration
- Mandatory for professional pilots and for drones ≥250g (recreational use)
- Services: registration, geo-awareness, remote identification
- It is necessary to generate the QR code before the flight
📜 PILOT CERTIFICATE
Characteristics:
- Validity: 5 years from the date of passing the exam
- Minimum age: Specified in the ENAC regulation
- Use: Valid throughout Europe
- Renewal: Every 5 years
✈️ FLIGHT TYPES
VLOS (Visual Line of Sight)
- Pilot maintains continuous visual contact with the drone
- Maximum distance: Within limits of direct visibility
- Maximum height: 120 meters
- Direct control to avoid collisions
BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight)
- Operations beyond line of sight
- Require special permits
- Mandatory additional safety systems
🚁TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF DRONES
Types of APR
- Quadcopter: 4 motors/propellers
- Hexacopter: 6 motors/propellers
- Octocopter: 8 motors/propellers
Main components
- IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit): Controls movement and stability
- Flight Controller: Control unit
- LIPO Batteries: Affected by Temperature and Weight
- GPS/GNSS: For positioning and navigation
- Magnetometer: For orientation
🌍 AIRSPACES AND AUTHORISATIONS
Prohibited/Restricted Areas
- Zone P: Prohibited
- Zone R: Restricted
- Zone D: Dangerous
- Parks: Generally prohibited
Airports
- Red Zones: Flight prohibited
- Orange Zones: Authorization required
- Yellow Zones: Flight permitted with limitations
- ATZ: Airport Traffic Zone
- CTR: Controlled Area
⚖️ RESPONSIBILITY AND SAFETY
Pilot's Responsibility
- Check weather conditions
- Check battery charge (minimum 50%)
- Follow the flight manual
- keep logbook updated
- Ensure safety of people and property
Risk factors
- Weather conditions (wind, rain, fog)
- Pilot fatigue
- Stress and concentration
- Alcohol/substance intake
- Drugs that cause drowsiness
🏛️ BODIES AND REGULATIONS
ENAC (National Civil Aviation Authority)
- Italian Civil Aviation Authority
- Issues national technical regulation
- Manages overflight authorizations
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency)
- European Aviation Safety Agency
- Headquarters: Cologne, Germany
- Regulations valid throughout Europe
Other important entities
- ENAV: Air traffic services
- ANSV: Accident investigations
- ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
1. How to get a drone license online?
Purchase the guide with questions and answers, then take the exam on the ENAC website (https://serviziweb.enac.gov.it/).
2. When does the certificate expire?
The certificate expires 5 years after the exam was passed.
3. When is a driving license required?
For drones from 250 grams to 25 kg. Also recommended for drones <250g to obtain special authorizations.
4. What can you do with the A1/A3 license?
- Drones up to 500g in urban environment
- Drones up to 25kg away from congested areas
5. What are OPEN operations?
"OPEN" operations are those operations conducted in VLOS with lower intrinsic risk.
6. How much does a course cost?
With new material: 19.90 euros (VAT included)
7. What happens without a license?
Fine up to 1,032 euros + arrest up to 1 year
🎯 Tips to Pass the Exam
1. Systematic study of all topics
2. Practice with the 535 questions provided
3. Review of fundamental concepts
4. Online exam simulation
5. Concentration during the test (1 hour, 40 questions)
📚 Main Topics to Study
- Italian and European legislation
- Security and risk management
- Meteorology applied to flight
- Drone technology
- Airspaces and authorizations
- Human factor and limitations
- Legal Responsibilities
- Operating procedures
This guide is a complete tool for preparing for the ENAC-EASA A1-A3 drone license exam. Success in the exam depends on careful study and practice with sample questions.