Part 107 Test 2026: Format, Cost and How to Get Licensed

What is the Part 107 test?

The aeronautical knowledge test for an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate with a small UAS rating, which you need to fly a drone under 55 pounds for anything other than pure recreation.

Part 107 is the section of the federal aviation rules (14 CFR part 107) for small unmanned aircraft. Real estate photos, roof inspections, mapping, filmmaking, agriculture and paid events are all part 107 work, and the remote pilot in command must hold the certificate. Recreational flyers instead take the free TRUST test, which is a different thing.

The knowledge test checks that you can fly safely in the national airspace system: that you know the rules, can read an aviation chart and a weather report, and understand airport operations and pilot decision-making.

The real test, with where each fact comes from
The test	Unmanned Aircraft General - Small (UAG), the initial knowledge test for an FAA Remote Pilot CertificatePublished by the ownerFAA, "Become a Certificated Remote Pilot"
Questions and time	60 multiple-choice questions in 2 hoursPublished by the ownerFAA, "Become a Certificated Remote Pilot"
Passing score	70%, which is 42 of 60Published by the ownerFAA, "Become a Certificated Remote Pilot"
Where and cost	An FAA-approved knowledge testing center run by PSI; the fee is $175SourcedPSI, FAA airman knowledge testing
Who can take it	Age 16 or older, able to read, speak, write and understand English. Book with an FAA Tracking Number (FTN) from IACRAPublished by the owner14 CFR part 107, small unmanned aircraft systems (eCFR)
If you fail	Wait 14 days before you retestPublished by the owner14 CFR 107.71, retesting after failure (eCFR)
Staying current	Free online recurrent training every 24 calendar monthsPublished by the owner14 CFR part 107, small unmanned aircraft systems (eCFR)

What topics are on the Part 107 test?

Regulations, airspace and charts, weather, loading and performance, and operations, weighted with regulations at about half.

The areas, the FAA weighting and our mock
Area	FAA weighting	In our mock	What it covers
Regulations	About 48%	29	Part 107 rules: the operating limits, the remote pilot certificate, registration and Remote ID, operations over people, at night and from moving vehicles, waivers, accident reporting, alcohol and drugs
Airspace and charts	About 20%	12	Airspace classes and when you need authorization, special use airspace, TFRs, and reading sectional charts: floors and ceilings, obstacles, airport data and frequencies
Weather and performance	About 7%	4	METARs and TAFs, ceilings and visibility, density altitude, stability and fog, thunderstorms, and loading and performance
Operations	About 25%	15	Airport operations and the traffic pattern, radio procedures, crew resource management, aeronautical decision-making, physiology, maintenance and preflight, emergencies and lost link

The weighting comes from the FAA's current blueprint as reported by testing-industry pages; the FAA's Remote Pilot Airman Certification Standards list every task. Practise each area on its own page: regulations, sectional charts and weather and operations, each with free drills.

Practise every area

The free test shows your weakest area. The Pass Pack gives you seven more 60-question mocks and four drills for each area.

The Part 107 Pass Pack gives you 8 full mocks on the real clock, 16 drills of 12 questions for the sections that cost you points, and a predictor that turns your mocks into the odds of reaching your target. One payment, no subscription, and your free score stays free.

Prep courses for these tests usually cost $19 to $129. The Part 107 Pass Pack is US$39 (£29), once.

See the Part 107 Pass Pack How our questions are built and checked

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timed mocks: 16
topic drills: 1
score predictor

How do you get a Part 107 license?

Get an FAA Tracking Number, book and pass the knowledge test, then apply for the certificate in IACRA and clear the TSA check.

Create an IACRA profile to get your FAA Tracking Number (FTN).
Book the test with PSI at an approved testing center and pay the $175 fee.
Take the test: 60 questions in 2 hours, with the FAA testing supplement for chart questions. Bring a government photo ID.
Once your result is in the system, complete FAA Form 8710-13 in IACRA using your knowledge test ID.
Clear the TSA security background check; IACRA then issues a temporary certificate, and the permanent card follows by mail.
Register any drone you fly under part 107 and meet Remote ID, then keep current with free online recurrent training every 24 months.

What score do you need to pass the Part 107 test?

70%, which is 42 of 60. The test is scored as a whole, so a strong area can make up for a weaker one.

Your knowledge test report shows your score and the codes of the knowledge areas you missed. If you fail, you wait 14 days before you can retest, and pay the fee again. More is on Part 107 passing score.

What Part 107 rules are on the test?

Above all the operating limits in section 107.51 and the rules on controlled airspace, night, accidents and alcohol.

The limits the test asks about most
Rule	Limit	Section
Maximum altitude	400 feet above ground level, or within a 400-foot radius of a structure and no higher than 400 feet above its top	107.51(b)
Maximum groundspeed	87 knots (100 mph)	107.51(a)
Minimum flight visibility	3 statute miles from the control station	107.51(c)
Distance from clouds	At least 500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally	107.51(d)
Visual line of sight	The remote pilot or a visual observer must be able to see the aircraft without aids other than corrective lenses	107.31
Night and civil twilight	Anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles (and recurrent training covering night)	107.29
Controlled airspace (B, C, D, surface E)	Authorization from ATC before flight, usually through LAANC or DroneZone	107.41
Accident report	Within 10 calendar days: serious injury, loss of consciousness, or property damage over $500 (not the drone)	107.9
Alcohol	Not within 8 hours of drinking, not while impaired, not at 0.04% blood alcohol or more	107.27, 91.17
Retest after a fail	14 days	107.71
Recurrent training	Every 24 calendar months, online and free	107.65

How should I prepare for the Part 107 test?

Learn the regulations first, then sectional charts and METARs with real practice, take a full 60-question mock to find your weakest area, drill it, and take a second mock before you book.

Most people need one to three weeks of study. People with a pilot background find charts and weather easy and need the drone rules; drone flyers with no aviation background need the charts, weather and airport operations most. A seven-day plan is in how to pass the Part 107, and the free Part 107 practice test shows where you stand today.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Part 107 test hard?

It is not tricky, but it covers real aviation knowledge: charts, weather and airport operations are new to many drone pilots.

Do I need Part 107 to fly for fun?

No. Recreational flyers take the free TRUST test and follow the recreational rules instead.

How old do you have to be?

At least 16.

Does the Remote Pilot Certificate expire?

The certificate does not, but to act as remote pilot you must complete recurrent training every 24 calendar months.

What do I bring to the test?

A current government-issued photo ID and your FTN. The testing center provides the testing supplement.

How long does the certificate take to arrive?

After you pass and apply in IACRA, the TSA check comes first; you can print a temporary certificate once it is issued, and the permanent card follows by mail.

Is LifeScore part of the FAA?

No. LifeScore is not affiliated with the FAA or PSI. Our practice tests are Part 107-style, with original questions.

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