Understand Part 107
Learn when the FAA Remote Pilot Certificate is needed, the basic eligibility rules, and what the certificate allows you to do.
FREE PART 107 RESOURCE CENTER
Use a clear, FAA-first path from curious beginner to verified commercial drone pilot. The core learning resources are free.
FAA information reviewed October 3, 2026. Official FAA sources control if rules change.
YOUR PATH
Learn when the FAA Remote Pilot Certificate is needed, the basic eligibility rules, and what the certificate allows you to do.
Create an IACRA profile and obtain your FAA Tracking Number before registering for the knowledge test.
Open IACRAUse the FAA Airman Certification Standards, Remote Pilot Study Guide, and official sample questions as the source of truth.
First-time pilots take the Unmanned Aircraft General — Small (UAG) knowledge test at an FAA-approved testing center.
FAA / PSI testingAfter passing, complete FAA Form 8710-13 in IACRA. The FAA notes the exam result may take up to 48 hours to appear in IACRA.
Submit your Part 107 credential for verification. The same Learner account grows into your professional pilot profile — no rebuilding from scratch.
I passed — upgrade my accountWHAT TO STUDY
Privileges, limitations, operating rules, responsibilities, night operations, and safe/legal decision making.
Airspace classes, controlled-airspace authorization, airport operations, chart symbols, and the chart questions people often struggle with.
Weather sources, density altitude, stability, fronts, visibility, wind, and how weather affects small UAS performance.
Loading/performance, emergency procedures, crew resource management, radio communications, preflight and maintenance.
Aeronautical decision-making, judgment, physiology, drugs/alcohol, fatigue, and risk management.
Topic quizzes, full practice tests, chart practice, acronyms in plain English, and explanations for why each answer is right.
Practice system build plannedOFFICIAL FAA SOURCES
Current first-time pilot steps, eligibility, recurrent training, and official application links.
Open FAA page →The FAA Airman Certification Standards define the knowledge areas and standards the test is built around.
Open FAA ACS library →Official Remote Pilot — Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide.
Open study guide →Official Unmanned Aircraft General (UAG) sample questions.
Open sample questions →