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Drone licence in Denmark: how to get your A1/A3 certificate step by step
In short
- To fly a drone with a camera in Denmark you need the A1/A3 certificate, valid in all 31 EASA countries.
- Trafikstyrelsen’s exam is online with MitID: 40 questions, 130 DKK for 3 attempts.
- If you live in Denmark you take the exam in Denmark; if you live elsewhere in the EU, you take it in your own country.
- Insurance is mandatory, and you need it before you can register as an operator.
- Check the official zone map before every flight.
To fly a drone in Denmark you almost always need the A1/A3 certificate, issued by the Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority (Trafikstyrelsen) after an online exam. This guide covers the steps, the fees, the A2 certificate, registration, the mandatory insurance and the Danish rule on where you must sit the exam.
The certificate is European: once you have it, it is valid in all 31 EASA countries, Denmark included.
Who needs a drone licence in Denmark
You need the A1/A3 certificate to fly any drone with a camera, even one under 250 grams. Only toy drones without a camera are exempt.
The A1/A3 certificate lets you fly in the Open category:
- A1: with light drones (under 250 g, or class C0 and C1), near uninvolved people but never over crowds.
- A3: with drones up to 25 kg, at least 150 metres from residential, commercial, industrial or recreational areas.
If you want to fly a class C2 drone closer to people, you will also need the A2 certificate after your A1/A3.
The Trafikstyrelsen A1/A3 exam step by step
The A1/A3 exam is taken online through a Danish public self-service form that requires MitID.
- Log in with MitID and open the A1/A3 application from the Trafikstyrelsen drone pages.
- Pay the fee of 130 DKK. It covers 3 attempts and is not refunded if you fail.
- Sit the exam: 40 multiple-choice questions, with no time limit.
- Receive your certificate through Digital Post (e-Boks). It is valid for 5 years.
The minimum age is 15, or 12 for drones under 250 g. Sources: Trafikstyrelsen, A1/A3 certificate and Trafikstyrelsen, fees.
Certificates from other EASA countries
Denmark has a clear rule on where you sit the exam: if you live in Denmark, you take it in Denmark; if your permanent address is in another EU country, you take it there. Without MitID, you cannot use the Danish portal.
Once you have it, a certificate from any EASA country is valid in Denmark, so visitors can fly with the certificate from their home country. It is valid in the Faroe Islands, but not in Greenland. Source: Trafikstyrelsen, FAQ.
Our course includes links to the official exam in every EASA country, with instructions on how to register.
The A2 certificate in Denmark
The A2 builds on your A1/A3 and adds practical self-training and a second theory exam.
| A1/A3 certificate | Required, plus declared practical self-training |
|---|---|
| Exam | Online theory exam with one of the recognised A2 exam providers, booked at least the day before: 40 questions, 3 attempts |
| Fee | 130 DKK to Trafikstyrelsen, plus the provider’s own fee |
| Validity | 5 years; renewing the A2 also renews the A1/A3 |
Source: Trafikstyrelsen, A2 certificate.
Registration, insurance and drone zones
As well as your certificate, you need insurance and an operator registration before your first flight.
- Insurance: mandatory, with minimum cover of 750,000 SDR. Only toys and the lightest hobby drones are exempt from the minimum sum, and they must still be adequately covered.
- Operator registration: with MitID, for 65 DKK, valid for 3 years. The form asks for your insurance policy number, so take out insurance first. Mark every drone with your operator ID. If you live in another EU country, register there instead.
- Drone zones: flying in geographical zones, such as near airports, security-critical sites or Natura 2000 areas, requires an application to Trafikstyrelsen. Check the official zone map before every flight.
Your certificate and your registration are two different things: the certificate is about you as a pilot, the registration is about you as the drone’s operator.
How to prepare for the exam
The quickest route is an online course that takes you straight to the official exam.
The EU Drone Port A1/A3 course is built for exactly that:
- Video lessons online, whenever you like.
- 5 mock exams and a final exam.
- Links to the official exam in every EASA country.
- Lifetime access, handy for renewal after 5 years.
EU Drone Port is an Official Designated Training Entity. The course prepares you for the exam: the certificate is issued by the authority where you sit it.
Want to test yourself first? Download our free 25 practice questions for A1/A3 and A2.
For the A2, there is the A2 course, with mock exams and a guide to practical self-training.
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Prepare for your A1/A3 exam
Video lessons online at your own pace, 5 mock exams and links to the official exam in every EASA country. A course by an Official Designated Training Entity.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drone licence cost in Denmark?
130 DKK for the A1/A3 exam, including 3 attempts, and 130 DKK for the A2 plus the exam provider’s fee. Operator registration costs 65 DKK.
Can I take the Danish exam without MitID?
No. Without MitID you cannot use the Danish portal. If you live in another EU country, you take the exam in that country.
Is a drone certificate from another country valid in Denmark?
Yes. A certificate from any EASA country is valid in Denmark and the Faroe Islands, but not in Greenland.
What is the minimum age for a drone licence in Denmark?
15, or 12 for drones under 250 g.
Do I need a licence for a drone under 250 grams?
Yes, if it has a camera. Only toy drones without a camera are exempt.
Is drone insurance mandatory in Denmark?
Yes. You need liability insurance with minimum cover of 750,000 SDR, and you need it before you can register as an operator.
How long does it take to prepare?
With a structured online course, a few hours is enough: our A1/A3 course takes about three and a half hours, mock exams included.