In depth guides to help you understand the material, not just memorize it. All content derived from FAA public domain sources.
The Part 107 test asks for specific numbers, and "about 400 feet" instead of exactly 400 fails the question. Here are the 20 numbers the FAA asks about most, grouped so the ones you will confuse sit side by side, with a memory trick for each.
60 questions, 120 minutes, 70 percent to pass. Most people who fail did not study the wrong amount; they studied the wrong things. Here is a 2 to 3 week plan, the five concepts that catch most candidates, and what test day actually looks like.
The Part 107 test rewards precision. Wrong answer choices look plausible to test-takers who know the concept but not the exact rule. These are the 5 trap patterns that show up across multiple test sections, why each wrong answer feels right, and exactly how to beat each one.
Sectional-chart questions are among the most common on the Part 107 test; many candidates report 20 to 25 percent of their exam referenced charts. The good news: you only need to recognize a dozen specific symbols, not read a chart like a manned pilot. Here is what each color means, how to read airspace altitudes, and what to practice before test day.
Most Part 107 test anxiety comes from not knowing what to expect. Here is exactly what happens at a PSI testing center, from booking to score report, what to bring, what the test interface looks like, and what to do if you fail.
Your Part 107 certificate never expires, but your currency does. You must complete recurrent training every 24 calendar months to keep your privileges. Since April 2021, the training is a free online course. Here is the rule, how to do the course, and what happens if you let it lapse.
The Part 107 passing score is 70 percent, which is 42 of 60 questions correct. What that means in practice, how the FAA reports your score, and why aiming for exactly 70 percent is the wrong target.
The Part 107 knowledge test costs $175, paid to the testing center. The Remote Pilot Certificate itself is free. Here is what the $175 actually covers, what else you might spend on study materials, and what you never have to pay the FAA for.
Most candidates with no aviation background pass after 2 to 3 weeks of focused study at 1 to 2 hours per day. Here is the week-by-week plan, what takes longest to learn, and how to know when you are ready to book the test.
Part 107 is for commercial drone operations. TRUST is for recreational flights only. They are separate legal frameworks, and picking the wrong one is a costly mistake. Here is how to know which you need.
Airspace is one of the most heavily tested Part 107 topics (the ACS weights it at 15 to 25 percent). There are 5 classes you need to know, the colors that identify each on a sectional chart, and the authorization rules that follow the same pattern across classes. Here is each class explained simply, and the test traps to watch for.
There is no limit on retakes for the Part 107 knowledge test. You wait 14 calendar days between attempts and pay the $175 fee each time. What the score report tells you, how long to actually wait before booking again, and what to do in between.
Anti-Authority, Impulsivity, Invulnerability, Macho, Resignation. Each one has a matching antidote phrase. Five attitudes, five antidotes, locked in once and you have 2 or 3 questions in your pocket on test day.
Yes, in nearly every case. The FAA treats real estate listings as commercial use, which means Part 107 applies even when no money changes hands. What is required, what is not, and what happens if you skip it.
Real estate drone photography is four skills: Part 107 knowledge, drone piloting, architectural composition, and editing. Two paths to learn them: self-directed online courses, or local mentorship. What each path costs, what to look for, and how to evaluate any program before paying.
Drone insurance for real estate photography runs about $25 to $100 per shoot on-demand, or $600 to $1,200 per year for annual liability coverage. What it covers, what it does not, and what brokerages typically require.
Part 107 requires at least 3 statute miles of visibility and specific distances from clouds: 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 2,000 feet horizontal. Here is what each number means in practice, where the rules come from, and the trap answers to watch for on the test.
A METAR is a coded weather report for a specific airport. Part 107 questions ask you to decode visibility, wind, cloud coverage, and conditions. Here is how the code is structured, the abbreviations to memorize, and a worked example.
The Part 107 test is moderately difficult, not deceptively hard. 60 multiple-choice questions, 120 minutes, 70 percent to pass. Most candidates pass on the first try with 2 to 3 weeks of study. Here is what makes it hard, what does not, and how to know if you are ready.
Density altitude is the altitude the air "feels like" to your drone. High temperature, high elevation, and high humidity all raise density altitude, which means less lift, longer takeoff rolls, and lower performance ceilings. Here is what the Part 107 test asks and how to think about it.
Part 107 bans flight over people unless your operation fits one of four categories. What Categories 1 through 4 require, from 250 grams to type certification.
All study guide content is derived from FAA public domain materials including 14 CFR Part 107, the FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide (FAA-G-8082-22), and the FAA Airman Certification Standards.