Registration and theoretical examination

On this page you can register as a drone operator and take the examination required in most cases for flying.

The new drone regulation harmonises the rules on drones throughoout the EU. For the Finnish drone users, the regulation introduces an obligation to register as a drone operator in the new national register. In the past, the obligation to notify on the use of remotely piloted aircraft has only applied to the professional users of drones. The registration is required according to the new rules, if you are flying a drone weighing 250 g or more or a drone with a camera. When you are flying a drone weighing less than 250 g and has no camera, or a drone that is defined as a toy, there is no requirement to register as a drone operator.

Instructions for the registration:

Finnish citizen can register for the e-service using strong identity verification.
Non-EU citizen can register as an operator in the e-service using strong authentication called “Finnish Authenticator.” The Finnish Authenticator application is an identification service for foreign citizens that allows them to use Finnish public administration e-services. You can obtain it from the following link: https://www.suomi.fi/instructions-and-support/identification/instructions-for-the-finnish-authenticator-application
Strong authentication can be requested starting on January 8 2026.
EU citizens, please visit the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) website.

The operator registration number (in the form FIN123456789012x) received during registration must be attached to the side of the drone being used. Possible certificate of remote pilot competency must also be carried along at all times when flying a drone (electronic or paper version). Please note that the remote pilot identification number shown on the certificate and the operator registration number are not the same.

Fees in electronic drone services.

Registration

40€ / 1 year
95€ / 3 years
125€ / 5 years

Online theoretical examination A1 and A3

35 €
Private persons can register for the online theoretical examination free of charge when registering online as a drone operators.

Electronic drone services

Drone operator register sends a notice to the operator 2 weeks before the end of registration period. The operator can extend the period by using the services found at droneinfo. The operator will receive a notice also after the period has expired if no additional period has been purchased. Extensions will be added as complete years after the current period and therefore the operator can extend their registration period while still having remaining days of the previous period without any days lost.

Users of the following unmanned aircraft types are not subject to the new EU registration requirements:

An unmanned aircraft with weight less than 250 grams and not equipped with a camera or some other sensor capable of capturing personal data,
An unmanned aircraft that is considered to be a toy within the meaning of Directive 2009/48/EC,
Control line model aircraft with a maximum take off mass of no more than 1 kg

Information on the open category theoretical examinations

Online theoretical knowledge examination A1 and A3 Additional theoretical knowledge examination A2

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Operators who are not subject to registration requirements

Information on the open category theoretical examinations