Free study resources
Everything on the Part 107 exam is published free by the FAA. These are the exact source documents behind our question citations, plus the best free video courses.
Official FAA documents
Remote Pilot – sUAS Study Guide (FAA-G-8082-22)
Primary study text; maps 1:1 to exam topics
AC 107-2A (sUAS Advisory Circular)
Operational guidance; cited in explanations
Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement (FAA-CT-8080-2H)
THE figure book given at the test center; source of in-app figures
14 CFR Part 107 (regulation text)
Authoritative citations
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C)
Reference for weather/airspace depth (selective)
Airman Certification Standards UA (FAA-S-ACS-10B)
The official blueprint; bank maps to UA.I–UA.V
FAA 40 sample UAG questions
Style calibration for question authoring (do NOT copy verbatim)
Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2A)
ADM/CRM question grounding
FAASafety.gov (ALC-451 recurrent / Part 61 pathway)
Part 61 pilot pathway and recurrent training
Best free video courses
Tony Northrup — FREE Drone Certification Study Guide (FAA Part 107)
The canonical free course (~1h43m); companion written guide at northrup.photo
Tony & Chelsea Northrup — Part 107 in 32 minutes (condensed)
Fast review pass before test day
Pilot Institute (Greg Reverdiau) — free Part 107 series & weekly Q&A
Strong on sectional charts and reg updates
The Drone Coach — free Part 107 series
Full free curriculum, fact-checked well per community reports
Before you fly: FAA apps (LAANC & B4UFLY)
LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) gives near-real-time ATC authorization to fly in controlled airspace at or below the charted grid ceilings. B4UFLY shows where you can and can't fly. The FAA approves several companies to provide both through their apps — pick any one:
Airspace Link (AirHub Portal)
FAA-approved LAANC + B4UFLY provider (iOS / Android / desktop)
Aloft
FAA-approved LAANC + B4UFLY provider (iOS / Android / desktop)
AutoPylot
FAA-approved LAANC + B4UFLY provider (iOS / Android / desktop)
Avision
FAA-approved LAANC + B4UFLY provider (iOS / Android / desktop)
UASidekick
FAA-approved LAANC + B4UFLY provider (iOS / Android / desktop)
FAA B4UFLY & LAANC info →
The official, always-current provider list and how it works
Next steps: get certified & start flying
Passing the knowledge test is step 3. Here's the full path from zero to a Remote Pilot Certificate and legal flight.
- 1Create an IACRA profile → get your FAA Tracking Number (FTN) →
Required before you can register for the test.
- 2Schedule the UAG knowledge test at a PSI testing center ($175) →
60 questions, 120 minutes, 70% to pass. Bring a government photo ID.
- 3
Pass the test
You’ll get a 17-digit exam ID (may take ~48 hours to appear in IACRA).
- 4Complete FAA Form 8710-13 in IACRA →
Submit for the TSA background check, then print your temporary certificate.
- 5Register your drone at FAA DroneZone ($5, valid 3 years) →
And comply with Remote ID (standard, broadcast module, or fly in a FRIA).
- 6Before each flight: check airspace + get authorization →
Use B4UFLY for where-you-can-fly, and LAANC for controlled-airspace authorization.
- 7Stay current: free recurrent training every 24 calendar months →
Keeps your certificate valid — no retest required.
Already a Part 61 pilot with a current flight review? You can skip the in-person UAG test — take the free ALC-451 online course instead.
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