No. Part 107 is only required for commercial use. Recreational flyers must follow FAA recreational drone rules.

24 months. You must pass a recurrent training course online to renew it.

No. You must take the initial knowledge test in person at a certified PSI center.

Approximately $175.

Yes, as long as your drone has anti-collision lights visible for 3 miles, and you complete FAA’s updated training or test covering night operations.

The certificate itself doesn’t expire, but you must complete free recurrent FAA training every 24 months to stay current.

Yes, all drones used commercially must be registered with the FAA at faadronezone.faa.gov. It costs $5 and is valid for 3 years.

Yes, the Part 107 certificate is valid across all 50 states and U.S. territories. Be sure to follow local drone laws and airspace restrictions.

You must wait 14 days to retake it. There’s no limit to how many times you can try, but each attempt requires a new testing fee.

No. The FAA Part 107 certificate is only valid in the U.S. Other countries have their own certification requirements.