A Remote Pilot License, also known as a Part 107 certificate, is required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for anyone operating a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for commercial purposes in the United States.
To obtain a Remote Pilot License, you must be at least 16 years old, speak and understand English, pass the FAA's aeronautical knowledge test, and undergo a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check.
Holding a Remote Pilot License allows you to legally fly drones for commercial purposes, opens up opportunities for business or freelance work in industries such as photography, videography, mapping, agriculture, and more.
Once you have obtained your Remote Pilot License, it is valid for two years. To renew your license, you must pass a recurrent aeronautical knowledge test every two years or meet certain eligibility requirements.