Never Forget

Forgot Your Drone License? Never Again

We've all been there — you arrive at the flying field and realize your drone license PDF is buried somewhere in your email. With a digital wallet pass, your certificate is always on your phone, right next to your boarding passes and cards. No searching, no forgetting, no stress.

LogoCertificat de pilote à distance UE
NOM DU PILOTE
Jean Dupont
NUMÉRO D'ENREGISTREMENT
FRA-RP-k4n7p2vx
CATÉGORIES
A1/A3, A2
DÉLIVRÉ PAR
DGAC (France)
EXPIRE
08.03.2031

The Problem: Forgetting Your Drone License

It happens more often than most pilots admit. You pack your drone, batteries, controller, and spare propellers — but when you reach the flying location, you realize you cannot find your drone pilot certificate. Maybe it was in that email from six months ago. Maybe it is saved in a folder you cannot remember the name of. Maybe you downloaded it on a different device entirely.

The consequences of flying without proof of your license are serious. Under EU regulation 2019/947, drone pilots must carry their certificate and present it upon request from authorities. Getting caught without it can mean on-the-spot fines, a ruined flying day, or in repeat cases, more severe penalties. Even a quick recreational flight in a public area can attract attention from police or aviation inspectors.

The root cause is simple: a PDF file is easy to lose track of. It does not live in an obvious, always-accessible place on your phone. Unlike a boarding pass that you add to your wallet before a flight, your drone license PDF just sits in your downloads or email — invisible until you desperately need it.

The Solution: Your License in Your Wallet

The fix is surprisingly simple: put your drone license where you will never forget it — your phone's wallet app. Apple Wallet and Google Wallet are designed to hold exactly this kind of credential. Your license sits alongside your payment cards, boarding passes, and event tickets in the one app you always have with you.

A wallet pass is not just a screenshot or a saved PDF. It is a structured digital card that displays your name, registration number, license categories (A1, A2, A3), and expiration date in a clean, readable format. It includes the same verification QR code as your official certificate, so authorities can verify it instantly by scanning.

The best part? You never have to think about it. Once the pass is in your wallet, it stays there. No searching through emails, no digging through file managers, no panicking at the flying field. Your drone license is always exactly where it should be — on your phone, one swipe away.

How It Works

1

Upload your certificate PDF

Drag and drop your EU EASA drone pilot certificate. We read the QR code on your document to verify it is a genuine license from an official aviation authority.

2

Pay once — €2.99

A single payment covers your wallet pass. No subscription, no renewal fee, no hidden charges. You pay once and your pass is yours.

3

Download to your wallet instantly

Your digital license is generated in seconds. Add it to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet directly, or receive it by email to set up on any device.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I fly my drone without my license?
Flying without proof of your drone pilot certificate can result in fines, confiscation of your drone, and in some EU countries even criminal charges. Under EU regulation 2019/947, you must be able to present your certificate when asked by authorities. The specific penalties vary by country — in Germany, fines can reach up to €50,000, while in the Netherlands penalties range from €250 to several thousand euros. Even if your certificate is valid, not having it with you counts as a violation.
How does a digital wallet pass prevent me from forgetting my license?
A wallet pass sits directly in your phone's Apple Wallet or Google Wallet app — right next to your boarding passes and payment cards. Since you always carry your phone, you always carry your license. There is no file to search for, no email to dig up, and no folder to remember. You can access it from your lock screen without unlocking your phone or opening any app. It is always there, every single time.
Can I still use my original PDF certificate?
Absolutely. The digital wallet pass is a convenient complement to your original PDF certificate, not a replacement. Your official PDF from the national aviation authority remains the primary legal document. The wallet pass simply ensures you always have your license information and verification QR code available on your phone, even when you cannot find the original PDF.
What if my phone battery dies during a flight inspection?
We recommend keeping your original PDF certificate accessible as a secondary backup — for example, saved in cloud storage or emailed to yourself. However, modern smartphones maintain wallet passes even in low-power mode on many devices. On iPhone, Apple Wallet passes can be displayed even when the battery is critically low through the Express Cards feature.
Does the wallet pass contain all the information from my certificate?
Yes. The wallet pass includes your full name, registration number, license categories (A1, A2, A3), expiration date, issuing country, and the official verification QR code. All the information an inspector needs to verify your credentials is displayed clearly on the pass, making it just as informative as your paper or PDF certificate.

Stop Forgetting Your License

Upload your EU drone pilot certificate PDF and get your digital wallet pass in seconds. Never arrive at the flying field without your license again.

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