

| Scenario | Drone Class | Operating Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| STS-01 | C5 (up to 25 kg) | VLOS over controlled ground area in populated environments |
| STS-02 | C6 (up to 2 kg) | BVLOS with airspace observer over sparsely populated areas |
| Custom OA | Per authorisation | Tailored to your operation via SORA risk assessment |
Specific Category Drone Licence Ireland – Expert Theory, Extensive Study Materials & 400+ Exam-style Questions & Answers
Everything you need for Ireland Specific Category / STS drone preparation.
Advanced theory, realistic assessment-style questions, clear explanations, and structured materials covering the key topics relevant to Specific Category operations in Ireland.
Built for drone operators preparing for the STS theoretical assessment and for pilots who need a stronger understanding of higher-level drone operations beyond the Open category.
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What this preparation helps you work towards
- understanding operations that go beyond Open category limits
- preparing for STS and more advanced operational scenarios
- building confidence for professional and more complex drone operations
- improving your knowledge of risk-based drone flying
What’s included
✅ 400+ Specific Category / STS practice questions and answers
Focused on the main knowledge areas relevant to more advanced drone operations in Ireland.
✅ Advanced theory for Specific Category / STS
Clear coverage of the rules, procedures, and safety concepts that matter beyond A1/A3 and A2.
✅ Concise answer explanations
Learn why an answer is correct and build a stronger understanding of the topic.
✅ Technical and operational topics
Including meteorology, UAS flight performance, operational procedures, ground risk, air risk, and Irish and European drone rules relevant to advanced operations.
✅ STS and operational guidance
Useful support for understanding standard scenarios, operational requirements, and the structure of more advanced drone operations.
✅ IAA registration and MySRS guidance
Step-by-step help for key admin steps and understanding the IAA MySRS portal.
✅ Glossary of key terms
Fast explanations of important UAS, aviation, and regulatory terms.
Why pilots choose this preparation
♾️ Lifetime access, review anytime
👨🏫 Expert support, help when you need it
🔄 Updated regularly to reflect the latest drone rules
Why this works
- Designed for pilots moving beyond the Open category
- Focused on the key topics relevant to STS and advanced operations
- Clear structure for faster revision
- Efficient preparation in one place
Who it is for
- drone pilots preparing for STS theoretical assessment
- pilots progressing beyond A1/A3 or A2
- operators who need a more advanced level of theory
- commercial drone users
- surveyors, inspectors, photographers, and business users
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✅ Satisfaction guarantee
Our materials are used by drone pilots in Ireland preparing for more advanced drone operations.
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Materials and questions regularly updated on: June 7, 2026
What you'll learn
The Specific Category STS course — covering STS-01/STS-02 scenarios, risk assessment, operator and pilot responsibilities, and operational procedures.
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