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Remote pilot certificate STS:
Online exam
incl. e-learning

STS remote pilot certificate online - flexible, secure and 100% compliant with regulations

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Take the STS remote pilot exam flexibly online - with secure AI monitoring, high data protection standards and an e-learning package included!
The A2 drone pilot's license online exam enables the flexible and secure acquisition of the remote pilot's license, with automated exam supervision and direct transmission of results to the LBA.
The A2 drone pilot's license online exam enables the flexible and secure acquisition of the remote pilot's license, with automated exam supervision and direct transmission of results to the LBA.
Take the STS remote pilot exam flexibly online - with secure AI monitoring, high data protection standards and an e-learning package included!
Take the STS remote pilot exam flexibly online - with secure AI monitoring, high data protection standards and an e-learning package included!
The A2 drone pilot's license online exam enables the flexible and secure acquisition of the remote pilot's license, with automated exam supervision and direct transmission of results to the LBA.
The A2 drone pilot's license online exam enables the flexible and secure acquisition of the remote pilot's license, with automated exam supervision and direct transmission of results to the LBA.
Take the STS remote pilot exam flexibly online - with secure AI monitoring, high data protection standards and an e-learning package included!

Trainings & Exams

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Remote pilot certificate STS:
Online exam
incl. e-learning

STS remote pilot certificate online - flexible, secure and 100% compliant with regulations

Expected to be available from the end of May 2025! Add your name to the list of interested parties now using our contact form ("Enquire now") - we will notify you as soon as the online test starts.

Take the exam for the STS remote pilot certificate from the comfort of your own home or on the move. With our innovative online proctoring solution, you benefit from flexible scheduling, secure exam supervision and an officially recognized certificate - naturally under the highest data protection standards and without any additional effort.

 

167,23 € plus VAT.
199,00 € tax incl.
Delivery time: Expected to be available from the end of May 2025.
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167,23 € plus VAT.
199,00 € tax incl.
Delivery time: Expected to be available from the end of May 2025.
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Do you have questions about the product? Contact form
Tel. +49 69 509 547 400 | Mail. info@droniq. de

Product features

Training duration
12-16 hours
Learning method
E-Learning
Exam type
Online
Language
German
Minimum age
16 years
Exam duration
90 min
Testing method
Computer based

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Advantages

  • Officially recognized: Meets all legal requirements
  • Maximum flexibility: take the exam at any time and from any location
  • Secure audit supervision through AI-supported supervision
  • Simple registration & intuitive platform: no technical know-how required
  • Data protection compliant: Highest security standards for your privacy
  • Successfully passed examinations are sent directly to the LBA for the issue of the STS remote pilot certificate
  • Incl. e-learning for STS exam preparation

Description

Your remote pilot certificate STS - easy & secure online!

Take your examination for the STS remote pilot certificate conveniently online - flexibly and independently of fixed dates or locations. Our innovative online proctoring solution with the highest security standards and AI-supported exam supervision ensures that you can take your exam exactly when it suits you. The user-friendly platform allows you to concentrate fully on the exam without having to worry about organizational details. After successful completion, you will receive the applicant notification that we need to issue your remote pilot certificate from the LBA. It goes without saying that we comply with the highest data protection standards so that your personal data is protected at all times.

 

E-learning for the STS remote pilot exam - all in one package!

Prepare for the STS remote pilot certificate flexibly and from any location - at your own pace. Our comprehensive package gives you unlimited access to the Droniq Academy, so you can complete the training in around 12-16 hours - within two to three weeks, depending on your prior knowledge.

Each chapter contains a learning objective check that reveals any gaps in your knowledge and enables targeted repetition. A final test helps you to check your knowledge and optimally prepare for the exam.

Contents at a glance

  • Special category (e.g. introduction, risk assessment, definitions, explanations of terms, risk assessment method SORA, prefabricated risk assessment PDRA, remote pilot and operator obligations, geographical areas,...)
  • Standard scenarios (declared operations using standard scenario STS, concept operating declaration, standard scenario STS-01 and STS-02, detection & avoidance (DAA),...) 
  • Operational procedures (pre-flight measures, ERP emergency plan, measures during and after the flight,...)
  • UAS flight performance (including typical areas of use, mass, balance, center of gravity, influence of payloads, securing the payload, knowledge of how batteries work, etc.)
  • Airspace & aeronautical information (reading maps/aeronautical charts, airspace classifications & elements, aeronautical information,....)
  • Meteorology (e.g. introduction, weather influences, wind, temperature, visibility, air density, weather forecasts)
  • Human performance (e.g. situational awareness, physical & physical influences, fatigue, stress, distance estimation, scanning techniques in airspace, challenges in flight operations,...)

Prerequisite for admission to the examination

  • Valid identity document (e.g. identity card or passport)
  • If applicable, consent of the legal representative(s) on sample form DE.PStF.035 (for minors with a minimum age of 16 years)
  • Existence of a remote pilot certificate A2 according to UAS.OPEN.030

System requirements

Online exam:

A standard PC/laptop with microphone and webcam as well as a stable internet connection is required for the online exam. Choose a quiet, undisturbed location for the exam. A 360-degree room scan is required before the exam, so you should determine the room in advance.

E-learning:

  • PC: Windows, Mac OS
  • Tablet/Smartphone: Windows, iOS, Android
  • Internet access: DSL or LTE
  • Internet browsers: Google Chrome (recommended), Mozilla Firefox, Edge and Apple Safari

Most current end devices and connections already have these requirements as standard, so no special technical means are necessary.

Scope of delivery

After successfully ordering, you will receive access to the e-learning for the Droniq Academy's STS / drone pilot certificate by e-mail. The training takes about 12-16 hours.

To register for the online exam, you will also receive an e-mail with an upload link for all required documents. After we have checked all documents for completeness, you will receive another link to reserve your personal appointment/exam day for the online exam.

Please note:
A fee is charged for the issue, renewal and amendment of certificates. The LBA charges a fee of EUR 30.00 for issuing an A2 remote pilot certificate for the "open" operating category (source: LBA).

This is how the STS online exam works:

  • Registration and identity check

    To begin with, you must register on the platform and verify your identity. This is done quickly and easily so that you can take the test under secure and official conditions.

  • Preparation and online training

    Before the actual exam, you have the opportunity to prepare for the exam using the included e-learning. Here you can learn the relevant topics at your own pace and check your knowledge with learning objective tests.

  • Start of examination

    On the selected exam day, the time slot for your exam is open from 00:00 to 23:59. You can start the exam at any time during this time slot. The exam is proctored by AI-driven proctoring technology to ensure fairness and absence of cheating

  • Exam content

    The examination to obtain the EU Remote Pilot Certificate STS consists of 60 questions from the subject areas Special Category, Standard Scenarios, Operating Procedures, Knowledge & Flight Performance UAS, Airspace and Aeronautical Information, Meteorology and Human Performance. To pass the exam, you must answer at least 75% of the questions correctly across all subject areas.

  • Audit completion and result

    After successfully completing the exam, you will receive your result immediately. Successfully passed examinations are sent directly to the LBA for the issue of the remote pilot certificate. The LBA charges a fee of EUR 30 for issuing the certificate.

  • Certificate and use

    The certificate is officially recognized and entitles you to use drones in the special operating category STS. You can use it for professional or private purposes.

Frequently asked questions about the STS online exam:

Thanks to automated exam proctoring with Proctorio, you can take the online exam at any time and from any location. You choose your exam day and can start the exam in the time window from 00:00 to 23:59. The exam is AI-powered proctored to ensure fairness and security.

A PC or laptop with a microphone, webcam and a stable internet connection is required for the online exam. The Google Chrome browser and the Proctorio extension must be installed before the exam. This extension is available in German and English and adapts to the language setting of the browser.

Technical requirements:

  • PC/laptop with Windows or macOS

  • Microphone and webcam

  • Google Chrome Browser

  • Proctorio extension (available free of charge at getproctorio.com)

  • Stable Internet connection (at least 1 Mbit/s)

To obtain the STS Remote Pilot Certificate, the following requirements must be met:

  • Valid identity document (e.g. identity card or passport)
  • If applicable, consent of the legal representative(s) on sample form DE.PStF.035 (for minors with a minimum age of 16 years)
  • Possession of a remote pilot certificate A2 according to UAS.OPEN.030 or
  • Presentation of the A1/A3 certificate of competence in conjunction with the LBA declaration on practical self-training

The online exam lasts a maximum of 60 minutes. The exam can be taken flexibly within the specified time window.

Yes, the STS online exam can be repeated after a short waiting period (7 days) in order to obtain the certificate. Further information on repeat examinations can be found in the examination guidelines.

Successfully passed examinations are sent directly to the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA). The STS remote pilot certificate is issued by the LBA.

If you fail the exam, we can provide you with detailed feedback on the failed questions on request, enabling you to prepare specifically for the repeat exam. A repeat examination is only possible by law after 7 days.

Yes, the online exam complies with the highest data protection standards. All personal data is stored and processed securely and all examination processes are designed in accordance with the applicable data protection guidelines.

No, the online exam is available at any time. The exam can be taken flexibly and according to your own schedule within the time window from 00:00 to 23:59.

A quiet, undisturbed location should be chosen for the online exam. A 360-degree room scan is required before the exam and care should be taken to ensure that the PC or laptop with microphone and webcam are working correctly.

Our e-learning STS from the Droniq Academy is only offered together with the exam, so that you can optimally prepare for the exam for the remote pilot certificate STS.

Our competences

Aviation
professionals

Training content developed by trained flight instructors, drone and commercial pilots.

Satisfied
customers

Over 4,500 successful trainings, exams & e-learnings.

Real
Experts

More than 100 years of know-how in aviation & telecommunications.

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Droniq is a recognized testing center for remote pilots: DE.PStf.035.

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