FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate for Drones Practice Test

No. The Part 107 certificate is specifically required for commercial operations (any flight where you receive compensation or further a business interest). Recreational flyers must follow the FAA's recreational model aircraft rules and may need to pass the free TRUST test, but do not need the Part 107 certificate.

The Remote Pilot Certificate is valid for two years. To maintain it, you must complete a recurrent training course (or retake the initial knowledge test) every 24 calendar months. The FAA provides a free online recurrent training course for certificate holders.

The exam is a 60-question, multiple-choice test administered at an FAA-approved Knowledge Testing Center. You have 2 hours to complete it. A passing score is 70% or higher. You will receive your results immediately upon completion at the testing center.

If you hold a current Part 61 pilot certificate and have completed a flight review within the past 24 months, you do not need to take the initial knowledge test. Instead, you can take a free online Part 107-specific training course on the FAA Safety website to obtain your remote pilot certificate.

You must be at least 16 years old, able to read, write, speak, and understand English, and be in a physical and mental condition to safely operate a small UAS. You do not need a background in aviation or any flight experience to sit for the exam.