Under the 'specific' category do I still need training, given that I was flying drones before the rules became applicable?

Category
Unmanned Aircraft Systems – Drones

Any certificates of remote pilots’ competency issued by national authorities will
remain valid until 1 January 2022, after which your National Aviation Authority will
have to convert your national certificate(s) to new one(s) that comply with this
Regulation.
Whether or not you have to undergo more training after that date will depend on
the conversion process that your National Aviation Authority decides to put in
place.
As of 31 December 2020, if you do not have a national certificate for your remote
pilot competency, you will have to undergo the required competency training as
required for the ‘open’ category.

Regulatory reference: Article 21 and Annex part A (UAS.OPEN.020) and (UAS.OPEN.040) of EU Regulation 2019/947.

(Reference Source EASA's FAQS)

 

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