Get a Commercial Drone License

Want to make come cash with your favorite R/C multicopter or airplane? In the United States, 14 CFR 107 requires pilots to be licensed. Luckily, the process to get on is not too complicated

Steps

  1. Study for the test. The FAA offers study materials for free at: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/ 
    • That's a lot of material! Not every manual is needed. How do you know which sections of what book is needed? Get a remote pilot test prep study guide. Go ahead and use your favorite search engine and enter "remote pilot test prep study guide."
    • These types of books will have every question and answer. It even briefly explanations why the answer is right, with references. These references are to be used so the reader can go to that manual and find the complete explanation to develop a comprehensive understanding.
  2. Find a test center near you that offers this test. You can try catstest.com and faa.psiexams.com. Call your test facility and give them a brief visit to schedule your test. Let them know which test you would like to take and when you are available. Make sure you understand what type of ID is required.
  3. Take the test. Most of these companies have you come in and take a test on the computer. Paperwork will be handed to you regardless if you passed or failed.
  4. Go to the FAA's IACRA at https://iacra.faa.gov/IACRA/Default.aspx. Create an account after the test has been successfully completed. This will presented your information to the FAA. Follow the instructions for the temporary license and the permanent one will be delivered by mail.
  5. Look for changes to NOTAMs and FAR107. Go visit the FAA if you have questions. Not all FAA Inspectors are sUAS experts so ask to speak or write to the local inspector that covers sUAS. Their job is to help you understand the law to promote safety.

Warnings

  • Study one subject/section at a time to keep from becoming overwhelmed.
  • FAR107 is not the only rule to follow! As you study, look for other FARs that will be required to follow.

References

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