Poland runs the A1/A3 drone exam through the Civil Aviation Authority system, with UAS digital services now centred on drony.gov.pl. If you want a Polish-issued A1/A3 proof, use the official ULC route rather than a paid private site promising a shortcut.
The official Polish route
The Polish Civil Aviation Authority says pilots who want to fly drones of 250 g or more must complete online training and pass an online test before flying. The same page states that the training and test are free and available through the CAA system.
ULC also gives the exam format:
- A1/A3 is online training plus an online test.
- The A1/A3 test has 40 multiple-choice questions.
- You need 75% correct answers to pass.
- Pilot qualifications are valid for 5 years.
- A2 is a separate next step with extra requirements.
If your operator registration is already from another EU or EFTA country, the ULC page says you may create an account for training in Poland by providing that operator number. It also says an operator may not be registered in more than one member state.
How dronelingo fits
dronelingo is preparation, not the issuing authority. The certificate itself comes from the Polish official system.
Use dronelingo before the ULC test to cover:
- Open-category A1/A3 and A2 boundaries
- operator registration versus pilot competence
- VLOS and observer rules
- height and distance limits
- geographical-zone checks
- practice questions under exam-style pressure
The Polish exam is national in portal and account flow, but the theory is EASA-aligned. That is why the same preparation helps even when the certificate is issued outside Latvia.
What to check before flying in Poland
Do not stop at the certificate. ULC points pilots to Polish geographical-zone and flight-declaration systems, and the airspace check is part of the real pre-flight workflow.
Before flying in Poland, confirm:
- your operator registration status
- whether the aircraft must be marked with the operator number
- the airspace and geographical-zone status for the exact location
- whether the operation stays inside the Open category
- insurance or client requirements for the job
For official portal links across countries, use the A1/A3 exam portal directory. To prepare before using the Polish portal, start with the A1/A3 course, then practise in topic drills and a full mock exam.
