EU Drone License on Your Phone

Under EU Regulation 2019/947, drone pilots must be able to present their remote pilot certificate when requested by authorities. This can happen during routine inspections, at airports and controlled airspaces, or if an incident occurs. The question is: how do you carry your credentials in the most practical way possible?

Most drone pilots receive their EASA certificate as a PDF document by email. This PDF then lives buried in an email inbox, a downloads folder, or perhaps a cloud storage service. When you actually need to present it — standing in a field with an inspector asking for your credentials — finding that PDF quickly can be stressful and awkward.

Having your drone license as a digital wallet pass on your phone solves this problem entirely. It is always there, one tap away, regardless of whether you are flying at home or abroad. No internet needed, no app to open, no file to search for. Just open your wallet and show your pass.

• Instant access — open your wallet pass in under 2 seconds from your lock screen
• No internet required — wallet passes work completely offline
• Always with you — your phone is always in your pocket when you fly
• Professional appearance — a clean, structured pass looks more official than a PDF screenshot
• QR verification — authorities can scan the code to verify your credentials instantly

Drone operations near airports, in controlled airspace, or in urban areas are increasingly common — and so are inspections. Whether it is police, airport security, or aviation authority personnel, being able to quickly present your credentials sets a professional tone and keeps the interaction smooth.

With your EU drone license on your phone as a wallet pass, presenting your credentials is as simple as showing your boarding pass at an airport gate. The inspector sees a clean, professional digital pass with all the relevant information clearly displayed:

• Your full name as registered with your national aviation authority
• Registration number — your unique operator/pilot identifier
• Certificate categories — A1/A3, A2, or both
• Issuing authority — the national body that issued your certificate
• Expiration date — proof that your certificate is current and valid
• QR code — links to the official verification database for instant credential checks

The QR code is particularly valuable in cross-border situations. If you are flying in a country different from where your certificate was issued, the inspector can scan the QR code to verify your credentials directly against the issuing authority's database — removing any doubt about the validity of a foreign certificate.