Fly drones commercially. Get Part 107 certified.

From construction and real estate to transportation and defense, UAV operators are in demand across several sectors.

Part 107 (Drone Pilot) Program Requirements

• To become a certified drone pilot under Part 107 of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, you must:

  • Be at least 16 years old

  • Be proficient in English

  • Be physically and mentally fit to fly a drone

  • Pass the Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG) exam

  • Obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA

  • Register each drone you own with the FAA

  • Have a valid government-issued photo ID

  Exam requirements

  • The Part 107 exam is 60 questions long

  • The exam must be taken in-person at an FAA-authorized testing center

  • The testing fee is $175

  • The exam covers topics like airspace regulations, weather conditions, and emergency procedures

  Registration requirements

  • Each drone you own must be registered with the FAA

  • Registration costs $5 per drone for three years

  • You can create an account and register your drone on the FAADroneZone website