How much does a drone licence cost?

• Registering as a drone operatorDKK 65
• A1/A3 certificate exam (3 attempts)DKK 130
• A2 certificate exam (3 attempts), fee to TrafikstyrelsenDKK 130
• A2 exam provider’s own priceVaries
• Reissuing a lost operator registrationDKK 65
• Reissuing a lost A1/A3 or A2 certificateDKK 130

The exam fee is charged whether you pass or not, and there is no way to be exempted from the fees.

For most people the bill is DKK 65 for registration and DKK 130 for the exam. If you don’t pass in three attempts, you pay DKK 130 again for three more. How to take the exam.

For A2 you pay DKK 130 to Trafikstyrelsen for access to the exam and 3 attempts. On top of that, the recognised provider may charge for holding the exam. They set their own prices, so compare before you choose. Read about A2.

Insurance comes on top. Drone flights in Denmark must be covered by liability insurance unless the drone is a toy. Some home and personal liability policies cover drones, so ask your insurer before buying separate cover.

Trafikstyrelsen’s preparation material is free. If you want to practise questions and take mock exams, you can try Dronetræneren free and pay once for full access, with no subscription. See pricing.