Store Drone License on iPhone

As an EU drone pilot, you are required to carry proof of your competency certificate when flying. Most pilots have their certificate as a PDF file somewhere in their email or downloads folder. When an inspector asks to see it, the scramble begins — searching through files, waiting for attachments to load, hoping you still have the right document saved.

Storing your drone license on your iPhone via Apple Wallet eliminates this problem entirely. Your certificate details are always one swipe away, displayed in a clean format that shows exactly what an inspector needs to see: your name, registration number, license categories, expiration date, and a verification QR code.

Unlike a PDF stored in your Files app, an Apple Wallet pass is designed for quick presentation. It is accessible from the lock screen, works offline, and never gets lost among hundreds of other files. Your iPhone is already the device you carry everywhere — now your drone license is always with it.

When you are at the flying field and need to show your drone license, presenting it from your iPhone is the fastest option. Double-click the side button to open Apple Wallet, tap your drone pass, and hand your phone to the inspector. Your name, registration number, categories, and expiration date are all visible at a glance.

The verification QR code on the back of the pass links directly to the official verification system of your national aviation authority. An inspector can scan it to confirm your certificate is genuine and currently valid. This is the same QR code that appears on your original PDF certificate — we preserve it exactly as issued by your authority.

Because the pass works offline, you do not need cellular coverage to present your license. This is especially important for drone pilots who fly in rural areas, mountains, or other locations where mobile signal is unreliable. Your license data is stored entirely on your iPhone, not fetched from a server.