Unmanned aviation
Self-study material for drone operation
- The drone and its functions – UAS general knowledge
- Counteract crime against aviation – Security
- Airspace restrictions – are you aware of the rules?
- Self-study material for the exams in accordance with the EU regulation
- How humans work – human performance limitations
- Planning and performing a flight – operational procedures
- To fly as safely as possible – Air Safety
- Performance of an unmanned aircraft system in flight
- How weather affects flight – Weather knowledge
- What rules exist in the air? – Aviation Regulations
- Technical and operational mitigations for air risks - Specific category
- What can you do to reduce the risks on the ground?
- How to be safe in case of accident – Insurance
- Spreading and handling data properly – integrity and data protection
Drone Flight Safety
Categories of unmanned aviation
As an operator and remote pilot
- Instructions for secure drone flying
- Abbreviations and definitions
- Where and under what conditions you can fly your drone
- Registration and theoretical examination
- Additional theoretical knowledge examination in subcategory A2
- Additional theoretical knowledge examination organizers
- Online theoretical knowledge examination in subcategories A1 and A3
Permitted and restricted airspace
Current topics in unmanned aviation
EASA has published the SORA 2.5 risk assessment methodology
, updated at 10:08The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published on 29 September 2025 an update to the risk assessment methodology for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). SORA 2.5 (Specific Operations Risk Assessment) has now been officially incorporated into EU UAS regulation through EASA Decision 2025/018/R. The decision entered into force immediately.
EASA has published the SORA 2.5 risk assessment methodology
, updated at 10:08The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published on 29 September 2025 an update to the risk assessment methodology for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). SORA 2.5 (Specific Operations Risk Assessment) has now been officially incorporated into EU UAS regulation through EASA Decision 2025/018/R. The decision entered into force immediately.
Temporary restrictive geographical zone Ålands polismyndighet 23.6.2025 - 15.4.2026
Ålands polismyndighet UAS, SFC - 200m AGL 23.6.2025 - 15.4.2026