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A guide to getting your drone license (Part 107 Certificate)

Lalit Pun Magar, Research Associate Dr. Anuj Chiluwal, Assistant Professor of Agronomy

Process of acquiring drone license

A drone pilot license (FAA Part 107 Certificate) is required to operate a drone for any commercial purpose in the United States. Remote pilot candidates must pass an aeronautical knowledge test and a background check. The knowledge test covers a wide range of topics, including operating regulations, aircraft performance, the national airspace system, aircraft operations, weather, and risk management. Here is a step-by-step guide to becoming an FAA-certified pilot:

1. 1. To obtain a drone license, you must be at least 16 years old, capable of understanding English, and physically and mentally fit. The FAA offers study materials on Part 107 drone rules and safety topics, including airspace classification, weather, and drone performance, which should be studied thoroughly for the Part 107 test. The FAA provides study materials at no cost; additional tutorials are also available on YouTube. The following link leads you to the study materials: https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators

Once the above link is clicked, the link to the study material (Knowledge Test Suggested Study Materials) is displayed. Clicking the blue text (Knowledge Test Study Guide) directs you to the complete study materials, "Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide," in PDF format.

Step 2: Become an FAA-Certified Drone Pilot by Passing the Unmanned Aircraft General - Small (UAG) Knowledge Test

To be eligible to get your Remote Pilot Certificate, you must be:

Part 107 Knowledge Test Suggested Study Materials

• At least 16 years old
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Be in a physical and mental condition to safely fly a UAS
• Airmen Certification Standards (PDF)
• Knowledge Test Study Guide (PDF)
• Study for the Knowledge Test
• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
• Review Knowledge Test Suggested Study Materials provided by the FAA.
• Practice exams are available on the PSI Services Knowledge Testing Centers
• Practice exams are available on the PSI Services Knowledge Testing Centers
• 2. Once you are ready to take a test, you must schedule the test at an FAA-approved testing center. To schedule an appointment for the Part 107 certification test, first obtain the FAA Tracking Number (FTN) by visiting https://iacra.faa.gov/IACRA/Default.aspx

Obtain an FAA Tracking Number (FTN)

Create an Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) profile prior to registering for the knowledge test.

Thank you for registering with IACRA.

Your FTN is: C9902284 Your User Name is: pmouse

Schedule an Appointment

- Take the Unmanned Aircraft General - Small (UAG) Knowledge Test at an FAA-approved Knowledge Testing Center

Please take careful note of your FTN, username and password. You will need your username and password to sign in to your IACRA account. Your FTN will be required by your CO or instructor when completing applications in IACRA. If you have entered a valid email address, your username and FTN will be emailed to you.

Once you create your FTN, set up a PSI account using https://faa.psiexams.com/faa/login and schedule an appointment for the Knowledge test. The test costs 175 and consists of 60 multiple-choice questions covering weather, drone performance, regulations,