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To fly a drone commercially in the United States, you need to obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under Part 107 regulations. This certification is necessary for anyone operating drones for commercial purposes.
To qualify for the Part 107 exam, you must:
The aeronautical knowledge test covers topics such as airspace, weather, loading and performance, emergency procedures, and FAA regulations. You need to achieve a score of at least 70% to pass the exam and obtain your certification.
Your Remote Pilot Certificate must be renewed every 24 months by passing a recurrent knowledge test. If you already hold a Part 61 pilot certificate, you can also take an online training course instead of the knowledge test.
