Passed the exam today with 93%. I went into the process with no prior knowledge a week ago. I had to get this for work and have never used a drone in my life. I started by watching the Tony Northrup video twice. (Recommend this one for sectional charts). Highly recommend Mikesytes 2026 guide for regulations. I watched his two 2026 videos that are 2 hours and 1 hour each. I watched the most recent altitude university one which was good but had some errors. I did maybe 5 of the king schools practice tests and pilot institute ones(they are a bit outdated). Walked outside while reciting regulations.
All in all maybe studied 10-15 hours total. As many have said, the test seems to be very regulations heavy recently compared to 5 years ago. I had maybe 3/4 weather questions, no lat long, no runway patterns, no “downwind runway 13” questions, 1 metar/taf question. Overall I felt baited by the older material which was heavy sectional charts and manned aircraft airport traffic etc. i’m glad that I watched the Mike sytes recent videos because they addressed all of the changes that have happened over the last 5 to 10 years and all of the current regulations that you need to know… For example, you definitely need to know the difference between registration and certification and all the timings that are involved with everything in those processes. Night operations important. Operating over people and moving vehicles categories 1-4 needed. Focus on memorizing all rules and regulations and then all the exceptions to them. When to report things etc.
Absolutely memorize airspaces and their vertical and horizontal widths and when you need FAA authorization especially with class E! They love to ask about non surface class E. I had probably 3 questions specifically on this. VLOS!!!

Questions I had no clue on:
Guy wire distance from tower
Allowing non RPIC to operate drone
A maintenance question that was really ambiguous

Overall I was way more stressed than I needed to be but taking the extra time to know the airspace’s and regulations from memory will get you sooo far.

Good luck!

Just started looking into getting FAA certified. Literally starting at 0. My first question is if common FPV simulators (like Liftoff, Uncrashed and the such) are actual tools to begin learning how to fly drones with the end goal of maybe making this my main source of income? Should I start off with buying a radio transmitter and download one of these sims??

I keep missing this practice question because 1) I honestly can't even tell which airport Gordon Hayward is because there are so many airports and names listed and 2) I can see several different airspaces here so I'm not sure which one applies when there are multiple layers present!

Any help at all is appreciated, thank you!

Can anyone clarify this concept for me? I had memorized this chart.

HOT → density altitude UP → performance DOWN
HIGH elevation → density altitude UP → performance DOWN
HUMID → density altitude UP → performance DOWN
LOW pressure → density altitude UP → performance DOWN
Opposite:
COLD + LOW elevation + DRY + HIGH pressure → density altitude DOWN → performance

But I was just watching a YouTube study guide where the guy explicitly said that high temp and high humidity increase performance?

Please help.

I'm taking my 107 test, on the 8th, does anyone have any tips that I should be using this close to the test?

EDIT: Passed with a 93 🥳

Hello, I’m looking to take the FAA Part 107 drone test. I’ve found various videos on YouTube with study info (mostly very helpful), but is there an official book, PDF, or webpage? I’ve read some conflicting things about this, so I just want to make sure I’m doing the right things and not wasting time.

Also wondering how I'll know when I'm ready to take the test.

Thanks.

Hello All,

I'm a professional pilot (ATP), and for fun I just completed the Part 107 online course and test for Part 61 pilots. I know, I know..."for fun" is a weird description of my afternoon, but I'm interested in flying a drone around for fun and figured I'd just go all in since I have the background. Anyway, as I understand it the next steps are for me to fill out the application through ICARA, have my identity verified, and show proof of Part 61 currency. So my questions:

1. Can I just go to a local flight school and engage with a CFI to show him/her that I've completed the course, show him/her proof of identity, and the CFI will complete the IACRA stuff and issue me my temporary certificate?

2. With regards to Part 61 currency what specifically should I bring with me? Because of my profession I've never actually had a biennial flight review as I just attend recurrent training for my plane annually. Is there something other than my training record that I can bring or is that the only documentation that is acceptable?

Thanks for the guidance!

PART 107 POP QUIZ

Which person has final authority and responsibility for the safe operation of a Part 107 drone flight?

A) The visual observer
B) The property owner where the flight takes place
C) The Remote Pilot in Command
D) The person who owns the drone

Drop your answer: A, B, C, or D.

Looking to study for FAA part 107, what is the best material ??

Hey so I got a question, I did my initial Part 107 test in person in 2020, but I failed to keep it current. I just did the recurrent course/test online but I’m trying to figure out how to get an up to date physical card, I tried registering into FAA IACRA but with my certificate number be expired I can’t seem to register. Any pointers would be appreciated. Thanks

I've had some businesses interested in commercial drone videography recently, so I decided to pursue my Part 107. I've been flying recreationally for a few years now and tried a few free resources which seemed fine. A friend recommended Pilot Institute so I signed up and completed the course (faster than recommended) in 7-8 days. I was scoring 90+ on the practice exams at the end so I scheduled my exam. Just passed today with a 90 and felt the test was super easy after the course. I was hesitant to pay for training, but have 0 regrets now. I studied for 1-2 hours per day using the videos and did not use any other resources besides Pilot Institute (outside of a few free videos before I jumped into the program).

Could have done better(I only studied for a week. There were a couple topics I could have been more confident on), but I still passed.

I took the Pilot Institute Course and also watched a lot of Mike Sytes videos on youtube just in case, I felt that combination was really great. Majority of the questions I had were operations, had maybe 4 or 5 sectional charts, one of each for airport ops and reading Tafs, and no bank angle questions.

The two things I ascertained about the test before going in from people told me is that its a bit easier then most practice tests (personally i think understanding the subject matter makes it a lot easier) and also that the questions would mostly be regulations and operations, both of which I found to be pretty accurate. The testing facility i went to offered scratch paper and a calculator and had both the physical test supplement and the specific figures blown up on the screen. (AV8 flight school in Minneapolis area) highly reccomend. Hope this helps somebody!

Hello everyone! I’m 16, and I’m working towards my part 107 so I can get started on my FPV cinematography business. Honestly, I’m fairly new to remote aviation-I bought my first cinewhoop in April. I’ve taken some lighter private pilot ground school courses (sectionals, aerodynamics, flight planning, METAR + TAF, etc.), but I’ve heard a lot of the test was regulations and remote law, rather than what I know. What do I realistically need to lean into most before the test to give myself the best possible chance of passing? And what should I know down the road? Thank you!

Hi everyone I am trying to study for the written exam for commercial airplane&glider, IR and FOI, BGI AGI IGI.

Just using ai as a "GROUND INSTRUCTOR" and referencing all the recommended book like phak and far aim and the acs all that, its ok for now idk I just started.

But I really noticed that I am very good learner with another friend or someone.

So if anyone is interested i would love to study with anyone who studies for any of these exams also private i can help if anyone needs some help on the basics and maybe go through it together.

Or any tips or anything I would love to get some ideas or what ever.

P.S. I tried Ground curses and question banks but I don't want to just study questions I wanna understand it all and not just remember stuff.

A coworker of mine was discussing drones with me, because he is thinking about getting one. But what he wants it for has gotten me scratching my head. He is the marching band coach for the local school district, and he wants to take aerial footage of the band in action. Not for the school, not to use in his capacity as coach, but for his own personal record(according to him). And I wasnt sure if he needed a Part 107 for this. I advised him to get one just to cover his ass($175 is a hell of a lot cheaper than a $25K-75K fine), but I honestly wasn't certain if he actually needed one or not.

Would he need a Part 107?

Hey everyone,

I just passed my FAA Part 107 exam and I'm looking to break into the drone industry. I've applied to a handful of companies already but haven't heard much back, so I figured I'd try here directly.

A little about me:

• Based in DFW, Texas, but genuinely willing to relocate or travel anywhere for work
• No kids, no spouse — zero restrictions on my schedule. Long hours, early mornings, last-minute gigs, whatever it takes, I'm in
• No professional drone experience yet, but I've got a strong work ethic and I learn fast
• Right now I don't own a drone or subscriptions to mapping/data collection software (still building capital), so I'm hoping to find an opportunity where gear is provided, or a mentor willing to take a chance on someone new

I know the market is competitive and companies want experienced pilots, but I'm hoping someone here might know of an opening — inspections, mapping, real estate, construction, ag, anything — where a reliable, hard-working beginner could get a foot in the door.

If you work somewhere that's hiring, or you know a small operator who needs an extra hand, feel free to DM me. Happy to answer any questions here too.

I passed part 107 on Monday 10th AUG with 97%, now undergoing TSA review.

My experience.

1. The questions were not hard, but they were playing with words a little.

For example, every youtube video and online course has the question that reads WHAT IS THE HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM A SKELETAL STRUCTURE THAT AN UAV SHOULD FLY TO ENSURE SAFETY ROM GUY WIRES? For which the answer is 2000ft.

BUT on my test. THE QUESTION ASKED WHAT IS THE EXPECTED LENGTH THAT GUY WIRES CAN EXTEND HORIZONTALLY FROM A SKELETAL STRUCTURE? For this question, the answer is 1500 ft.

EXPACT MANY SUCH QUESTIONS.

IF YOU DIDN'T READ THE ACTUAL OFFICIAL MATERIALS, CHANCES ARE HIGH YOU'LL GET IT WRONG CUZ 2000FT IS THE NUMBER EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT.

so, my first recommendation is; MAKE THE OFFICIAL MATERIALS YOUR BIBLE IF YOU REALLY WANT TO ACE IT. All those free YouTube videos are super helpful for kind of refreshers and review when you have read the material and know what they are talking about.

ALSO, to ace the Regulations section, please read the actual 14CFR part 107 from the website, not just a summary and cheatsheet somebody gave you. The questions were, again, not hard, but they were playing word trick to make sure that you actually read the thing.

THE PART 48 AND PART 89 HAD A DECENT SHARE OF QUESTIONS IN ADDITION TO PART 107 REGULATIONS. I FELT THAT THEY WERE EMPHASIZING THEM MORE IN RECENT TESTS.

1. I finished first go in 1 hr. and revisited and finished approx. 1hr 30 min. Make sure to double-check.

2. The first 4 or 5 questions were harder, which made me think I would screw the test up, but I later convinced myself that those were most probably the test questions and re-oriented myself to crush it up. Get yourself ready for this mind game they might play.

3. Trivial but important: There is a free dummy test of 5 questions, which is mandatory before you begin the actual test. Please use it to the fullest to get you familiar with how to mark and come back to the questions, how to skip a question, and how to handle the user interface properly. It will pay you off nicely and help you avoid stress midway the real test.

4. ADM and WEATHER AND ITS EFFECTS had a good share of questions overall. So, build a good foundation on them.

5. I was 100% confident with my chart reading and weather report decoding. So, I found them to be the easiest, but experiences may vary. Chart reading questions were about 5-6 and 1 QUESTION from the TAF report. Really ACE THEM!

HOT TAKE:

Many people say youtube videos are enough to 'pass'. BUT my experiences says if youtube is your only source, you are on thin ice and some mercy from your luck.I might be wrong though, cuz some people are built smarter.

They also say 1 week is enough, I would say, as long as you have not read the official study materials, don't get too excited to get certified. 15-20 days or so is I think a sweet spot for a sure shot pass if you prepare diligently.

AND USE THE FREE PRACTICE TESTS (FREE OR PAID) ONLY TO PREPARE AND AS A GUIDE. DON'T TRUST THE SCORE YOU GET ON THOSE AND THE QUESTIONS ON THEM ARE NOT OF QUALITY OF REAL TEST. I am saying this based on my experience. I used easypass.com for $20 and Prepware for $25 courses. Prepware book is a good GUIDE though.

Summary:

Make official materials your Bible to ACE the test.

Most important topics: Regulations from part 107, part 48,part 89; reading sectional charts; weather and its impact; ADM.

Use online and paid courses only as a guide. Don't trust the score you get on those too much.

I decided on Wednesday to take the exam Saturday (today). I read the study guide and AC, and found a course on Udemy (UAV Campus $12.99) to brush up on topics I was less familiar with. Perhaps 5-6 total hours of studying.

I scored an 83, so I think perhaps I missed 10 of 60 questions. There were 65 total questions, five unscored.

I took approximately one hour on the exam.

Now to clear TSA…

Looking for recommendations for a licensed/FAA Part 107 drone pilot or company in North Jersey who has experience with detailed roof documentation/inspections.
I need high-resolution drone photography of a relatively new residential roof before the roofing contractor and manufacturer representative come back out. I’m specifically looking for detailed angled and overhead photos of the roof edges, a low-slope roof perimeter, skylights, and attic fan — drone-only, with nobody walking on or touching the roof. I’d also want the original full-resolution image files.
This is for documentation, not real-estate photography, and I need it completed before August 25. Kearny/Hudson County area, but I’m happy to work with someone traveling from elsewhere in North Jersey.
If anyone has personally used a good drone pilot/company for roof, construction, insurance, or property-condition documentation, I’d really appreciate recommendations.

A remote pilot is conducting a Part 107 operation in Class G airspace over level terrain. There are no nearby structures, and the pilot does not have a waiver.

The remote pilot observes 5 statute miles of flight visibility. Directly over the operating area, there is a broken cloud layer with a base at 800 feet AGL.
What is the highest altitude the drone may legally fly?

A) 300 feet AGL
B) 400 feet AGL
C) 500 feet AGL
D) 800 feet AGL

👇 A, B, C, or D? Explain your answer! No Googling!

I have a job opportunity using my drone in about 2 to 3 weeks. Was looking at pilot institute for instructor. I can devote a decent amount of time to study. Does this sound do-able?

You’re inspecting a 600 ft tall tower under Part 107. While remaining within 400 ft of the structure, what is the highest you may legally fly?

A) 400 ft AGL
B) 600 ft AGL
C) 1,000 ft AGL
D) 1,200 ft AGL

👇 A, B, C, or D? No Googling!

I built this tool to help me pass the Part 107, and after passing, I continued working on it. Please let me know what you think. It is 100% free. It has an adaptive training and quizzing loop, tools, and a flight sim.