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Drone licence in Slovenia: how to get your A1/A3 certificate step by step
In short
- To fly a drone with a camera in Slovenia you need the A1/A3 certificate, valid in all 31 EASA countries.
- The exam is online and free, in the CAA’s UAS Repository app.
- Third-country residents can log in with email and a scanned ID.
- The A2 needs a second exam at the CAA, for 40 euros.
- Flights over buildings, roads or people are banned unless strict conditions are met.
To fly a drone in Slovenia you almost always need the A1/A3 certificate, issued by the Civil Aviation Agency (CAA) after an online exam. This guide covers the steps, the A2 certificate, registration, insurance and where you can fly, plus the option of sitting the exam in another EASA country.
The certificate is European: once you have it, it is valid in all 31 EASA countries, Slovenia included.
Who needs a drone licence in Slovenia
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 CAA A1/A3 exam step by step
- Log in to the UAS Repository: EU residents with a qualified digital certificate, third-country residents with email and a scanned ID document.
- Sit the exam: 40 multiple-choice questions from nine topics. You can retake it until you pass.
- Download your certificate. It is valid for 5 years.
The exam is free; the CAA notes a small fee for citizens of other European countries. The minimum age is 16, and under-18s need parental consent. Sources: CAA, FAQ and CAA, registration and A1/A3.
The alternative: sit the exam in another EASA country
You do not have to take the A1/A3 exam in Slovenia. Any aviation authority in the 31 EASA countries can issue it, and it is valid in all of them, Slovenia included.
In Spain, for example, the A1/A3 exam run by AESA is free, online and open to any nationality. Your browser’s translator is enough to get through it.
Our course includes links to the official exam in every EASA country, with instructions on how to register.
The A2 certificate in Slovenia
The A2 builds on your A1/A3 and adds practical self-training and a second theory exam.
| A1/A3 certificate | Required, plus self-training in an A3 area outside settlements, with a signed declaration |
|---|---|
| Application | Form “Vloga za izpit A2” sent to info@caa.si |
| Exam | At the CAA on scheduled dates: 30 questions in 1 hour |
| Fee | 40 euros |
Source: CAA, A2.
Registration, insurance and flights over towns
As well as your certificate, check these points before your first flight.
- Operator registration: on the UAS Repository, for 50 euros online (70 euros otherwise), valid for 30 months. Mark the number on each drone; on small drones it can go on the battery.
- Insurance: not required for drones up to 20 kg.
- Flights over towns: flying over buildings, roads or people is banned unless all of these apply: the drone weighs 1,200 g or less, you fly at 50 m or lower, in daylight, with the owner’s consent and after notifying the CAA. Check the CAA zones map.
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.
Online course
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 Slovenia?
The A1/A3 exam is free. The A2 exam costs 40 euros, and operator registration 50 euros online.
Can foreigners take the Slovenian drone exam?
Yes. Third-country residents log in to the UAS Repository with an email address and a scanned ID document.
Is a drone certificate from another country valid in Slovenia?
Yes. A certificate issued by any EASA authority is valid in all 31 EASA countries, Slovenia included.
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.
Can I fly a drone over towns in Slovenia?
Only if the drone weighs 1,200 g or less, you fly at 50 m or lower in daylight, with the owner’s consent and after notifying the CAA.
Is drone insurance mandatory in Slovenia?
Not for drones up to 20 kg.
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.