Everything you need to get certified, stay legal, and operate commercially with confidence.
Any drone flight for business purposes — photography, inspections, surveys, even a monetized YouTube channel — requires a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
60 questions, 70% to pass, broad aeronautical topics. Regulations (25%) and Operations (20%) are the biggest weights — understand the rules, not just the answers.
As of 2023, virtually all registered drones must broadcast Remote ID. No workarounds for most operations — if your aircraft lacks it, you need a module or a new drone.
After passing, your certificate is current for 24 months. Recurrent training is free via the FAA WINGS program — no re-test required to maintain currency.
Night operations, flights over people, and BVLOS all require waivers. Night and over-people waivers: 90 days typical. BVLOS: 90–120 days, much more complex documentation.
Click to enlarge · FAA Part 107 Certification Guide 2026 — Certification Path, Operational Limits & Knowledge Test Breakdown
10-slide deck: What Part 107 is, who needs it, certificate requirements, the 4-step path, knowledge test breakdown, 2026 operational limits, Remote ID, waivers, and next steps.
Pro Tip: Study the regulations section hardest — it's 25% of the test and the most testable material. Understand WHY rules exist, not just what they say. The FAA tests your judgment, not just memorization.
Source: FAA Become a Drone Pilot · IACRA.faa.gov · FAA DroneZone
Follow this sequence — each step builds on the last. Most operators complete certification within 4–6 weeks.
PSI Services: psiexams.com · IACRA: iacra.faa.gov · FAA DroneZone: faadronezone.faa.gov
Waiver applications, BVLOS ConOps, enterprise compliance programs — we help commercial operators build operations that hold up under scrutiny.
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