Klar for DroneprøvenThe A2 process includes practical self-training under A3 conditions and a self-declaration. You must be able to assess your own skills and conduct the flight safely before using your A2 competency.
1. Choose a suitable location and set a goal
Complete your A1/A3 competency requirements and read the manual. Choose an area that meets A3 conditions: uninvolved persons must not be endangered, and you must remain at least 150 metres from residential, commercial, industrial and recreational areas. Use a suitable C2 drone with flight characteristics representative of your planned use, and train within the manufacturer’s limitations.
Set one clear goal for the session, such as controlled flight in a simple pattern with a steady return and landing. Also decide when you will abort.
Source: EASA: UAS.OPEN.020, UAS.OPEN.030 and guidance on self-training
2. Build control through normal manoeuvres
Work systematically on take-off, directional control, turns, speed, height, returning home and landing. Use the relevant normal and automated functions, and learn how to regain control.
Do not move on simply because you have completed a manoeuvre once. Check whether you can repeat it calmly and precisely while remaining aware of your surroundings.
Source: Luftfartstilsynet: drone rules and examination routes in Norway
3. Prepare for contingencies without creating an emergency
Review what you will do if someone enters the area, the battery margin becomes too small or a warning appears. Use the manual to understand how the drone responds to problems.
Do not disable safety functions or deliberately cause a loss of radio signal or satellite positioning for practice. Work through these situations on the ground or in a suitable simulator. Abort an actual flight if the margins are no longer adequate.
Source: EASA: UAS.OPEN.020, UAS.OPEN.030 and guidance on self-training
4. Record what you actually mastered
The following is a simple training log we recommend to support your own assessment, not an official form:
- Date, location, drone and conditions during the session.
- The manoeuvres and procedures you practised.
- What you completed with control and what you found difficult.
- What you want to practise further before declaring yourself ready.
| Example log entry | Next session |
|---|---|
| Landing was accurate in calm air, but I became unsure of the drone’s orientation during the return. | Repeat directional control and return manoeuvres in a simple pattern with a clear view. |
| I could describe the warning but did not know which action the manual recommends. | Read the procedure and work through it on the ground before flying again. |
5. Follow the official self-declaration process
Luftfartstilsynet states that the self-declaration option appears under pilot competency on flydrone.no after you pass the A2 exam. Only confirm training that you have actually completed.
All competency requirements must be met before you fly in A2. Kurskompis can help with theory and preparation, but does not carry out practical training for you or submit the self-declaration on your behalf.
Source: Luftfartstilsynet: drone rules and examination routes in Norway
Common questions
Can I replace self-training with reading theory?
No. Theory can prepare you, but you must also complete the practical self-training required for A2.
Must the training be complete before I fly in A2?
Yes. Theory, practical self-training, the required declaration and documentation must all be in place. Passing a theory exam alone is not enough.
Sources and regulatory basis
Regulatory information has been checked against the sources below. Study plans and examples are Kurskompis teaching recommendations. Check current information from the authorities before flying or taking an exam.