Unmanned aviation
Categories of unmanned aviation
- Operations in the ‘open’ category
- Operations subject to authorisation in the ‘specific’ category
- Applying for an operational authorisation for the ‘specific’ category
- Specific category Operations Manual contents
- Predefined Risk Assessment (PDRA)
- Summary of the SORA 2.0 Risk Assessment and amendment application
- Event organizers
- SORA 2.5 Risk Assessment
As an operator and remote pilot
- Where and under what conditions you can fly your drone
- Registration and theoretical examination
- Online theoretical knowledge examination in subcategories A1 and A3
- Additional theoretical knowledge examination in subcategory A2
- Additional theoretical knowledge examination organizers
- Abbreviations and definitions
- Instructions for secure drone flying
- Model aircraft club pilots
Self-study material for drone operation
- Self-study material for the exams in accordance with the EU regulation
- To fly as safely as possible – Air Safety
- Airspace restrictions – are you aware of the rules?
- What rules exist in the air? – Aviation Regulations
- How humans work – human performance limitations
- Planning and performing a flight – operational procedures
- The drone and its functions – UAS general knowledge
- Spreading and handling data properly – integrity and data protection
- How to be safe in case of accident – Insurance
- Counteract crime against aviation – Security
- How weather affects flight – Weather knowledge
- Performance of an unmanned aircraft system in flight
- What can you do to reduce the risks on the ground?
- Technical and operational mitigations for air risks - Specific category
Permitted and restricted airspace
E-services for unmanned aviation
Operations in the ‘specific’ category
Latest news
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