Part 107 Ground School

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After today

  1. Practice, then book the test

    Work the question bank, starting with your two weakest modules from the mock exam. Book the test once you score 80% or better on a full 60-question practice test. Aim to test within two weeks.

    The test is Unmanned Aircraft General (UAG) at a PSI testing center: 60 questions, 2 hours, 70% to pass, $175. You need an FAA Tracking Number (FTN) from IACRA before you book. Bring a current government-issued photo ID. If you fail, you wait 14 calendar days to retest.

  2. Apply in IACRA

    Your result can take up to 48 hours to reach IACRA. Then log in at iacra.faa.gov, complete FAA Form 8710-13 (Remote Pilot Certificate), enter the 17-digit Exam ID from your test report, sign, and submit.

  3. TSA vetting

    TSA runs a security background check and emails you when it clears. That email tells you how to print your temporary certificate from IACRA. You can fly under Part 107 with it. The permanent card arrives by mail later.

  4. Register your drone

    Every drone flown under Part 107 must be registered on FAADroneZone, whatever it weighs. It costs $5 and lasts 3 years. Put the registration number on an outside surface of the drone. Update the registration within 14 days of an address change, sale, or loss.

  5. Check Remote ID

    Your drone needs one of: built-in Standard Remote ID, a Remote ID broadcast module (and it stays within visual line of sight), or flights only inside an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA). Your registration must list the Remote ID serial number.

  6. Recurrent training every 24 calendar months

    Your certificate does not expire, but you must complete the free online recurrent training within each 24 calendar months to keep using it.

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