Registration and theoretical examination

The new drone regulation harmonises the rules on drones throughoout the EU. For the Finnish drone users, the regulation introduces an obligation to register as a drone operator in the new national register. In the past, the obligation to notify on the use of remotely piloted aircraft has only applied to the professional users of drones. The registration is required according to the new rules, if you are flying a drone weighing 250 g or more or a drone with a camera. When you are flying a drone weighing less than 250 g and has no camera, or a drone that is defined as a toy, there is no requirement to register as a drone operator.

Instructions for the registration:

• Finnish citizen can register for the e-service using strong identity verification.
• Non-EU citizen can register as an operator in the e-service using strong authentication called “Finnish Authenticator.” The Finnish Authenticator application is an identification service for foreign citizens that allows them to use Finnish public administration e-services. You can obtain it from the following link: https://www.suomi.fi/instructions-and-support/identification/instructions-for-the-finnish-authenticator-application (External link) 
  Strong authentication can be requested starting on January 8 2026.
• EU citizens, please visit the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) website (External link).

The operator registration number (in the form FIN123456789012x) received during registration must be attached to the side of the drone being used. Possible certificate of remote pilot competency must also be carried along at all times when flying a drone (electronic or paper version). Please note that the remote pilot identification number shown on the certificate and the operator registration number are not the same.

Fees in electronic drone services.

Registration

• 40€ / 1 year     
• 95€ / 3 years   
• 125€ / 5 years 

Online theoretical examination A1 and A3

• 35 €                
• Private persons can register for the online theoretical examination free of charge when registering online as a drone operators.