EASA Drone Certification & Pilot Training Center
Become a Certified Drone Pilot
Certified drone pilot training center recognized by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA), offering modern theoretical and practical training programmes.
Patras Drone Academy provides both online and in-person training for obtaining a drone pilot certificate, in accordance with the European EASA framework for UAS certification.
Drone Regulations in Greece & the European Union
Are you a drone pilot unsure about what the European Union and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations mean for drone and UAS operations?
You may have already searched online for information about drone regulations, operational categories and certification requirements, only to find that the available information can often be confusing. This is common among drone pilots in Greece and across the European Union, as the regulatory framework for UAS operations continues to evolve.
At Patras Drone Academy, we provide professional guidance and training to help you obtain the appropriate UAS remote pilot certification in accordance with the requirements of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) and EASA.
EASA Drone Pilot Training & Certification
Patras Drone Academy provides comprehensive drone pilot training and certification in accordance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency framework for the A1/A3 and A2 categories and the Specific Category Standard Scenario STS.
Our online courses are modern, practical and clearly structured, with personal guidance from an experienced instructor. During the training, you will develop a solid understanding of aviation regulations, privacy and personal data protection (GDPR), SORA risk assessment and UAS flight safety.
Our goal is to help you fully understand the current European Union drone regulations and prepare effectively for your remote drone pilot certification exams.
24/7 Online Drone Training Courses
Patras Drone Academy’s online drone training courses are available 24/7, allowing you to start your training for a UAS remote pilot certificate at any time.
The e-learning platform can be easily accessed from a laptop, tablet or smartphone, providing a flexible and modern online drone training experience.
E-Learning Platform Registration
After completing your registration on the Patras Drone Academy e-learning platform, you can start your training immediately and access all available training materials.
Most students prepare for their online drone certification exams within 15–20 days. After successfully passing the exams, you receive your digital UAS remote pilot certificate through the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.
Online Drone Certification Exams
The drone pilot certification exams are conducted online in accordance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency framework and the requirements of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.
Patras Drone Academy is a recognised training centre with licence number EL-UAS-TC-14 and provides complete preparation for the A1/A3, A2 and Specific Category STS examinations.
The exams are conducted through a proctored online examination system, ensuring reliability and compliance with UAS certification standards. After successful completion, the digital UAS remote pilot certificate is issued through the competent authority.
E-Learning Infrastructure & Technology
The online courses are supported by a cloud-based infrastructure, using modern servers and network equipment to ensure stable and secure access to all training content.
The platform supports up-to-date audiovisual learning standards and has been designed in line with international quality and security standards, including ISO certifications and other internationally recognised distinctions.
Drone Certification Success Guarantee
You can be confident that we provide a comprehensive training method for obtaining a UAS remote pilot certificate in both the Open Category and the Specific Category. Students can review the training material as many times as needed before taking their exams, helping them prepare as effectively as possible.
In addition, we offer a satisfaction guarantee: if the online courses do not meet your expectations, you can request a refund within 24 hours.
EASA Drone Certification Categories
OPEN CATEGORY
- Covers low-risk drone operations, where safety is ensured by the operator in accordance with the applicable operational requirements.
- Divided into three subcategories: A1, A2 and A3.
- Operational risks in the Open Category are considered sufficiently low that prior operational authorisation is not required before conducting the flight.
SPECIFIC CATEGORY
- Covers higher-risk drone operations that require a specific safety assessment and approval from the competent national authority before the operation begins.
- A risk assessment is carried out before the flight to determine the necessary conditions and mitigation measures for conducting the operation safely.
- Some UAS operators may hold a Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC), which provides additional operational privileges under the European Union Aviation Safety Agency framework.
CERTIFIED CATEGORY
- When the operational risk is high, safety is ensured through the certification of both the UAS operator and the drone, in accordance with strict regulatory requirements.
- Drone pilots must also meet the applicable licensing and certification requirements to ensure an appropriate level of safety for complex and safety-critical operations.
