30 FAA Part 107 Study Guides You Need to Check Out

Becoming a FAA Part 107-certified drone pilot is easier than you think. It might seem like a daunting task, especially if you’re a construction surveyor who’s already got a million other tasks on deck. But the overall time savings of flying drones far outweighs the time investment of earning your license.

To help get you to the finish line faster, we’ve compiled the best Part 107 study guides the internet has to offer. These run the gamut of official FAA resources, free practice tests and study guides, and videos with helpful tips on understanding airspace.

FAA Part 107 Resources

Straight from the source—the exact requirements and study materials produced by the FAA to help you prepare.

#1: Official FAA Study Guide

This 87-page guide summarizes important details of FAA regulations, and includes links to more in-depth documents.

#2: Summary of the Part 107 Rules

The rules and regulations you’ll be tested on appear in this quick-reference PDF document from the FAA.

#3: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) FAQs

The FAA answers frequently asked questions about flying drones. These FAQs are both searchable and organized by category.

#4: Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement

This valuable test supplement contains the actual charts and tables you can use at the testing center during the exam. Best to get familiar with them ahead of time!

#5: Official FAA Requirements Page

Everything you need to know to become a drone pilot, directly from the FAA.

Step-by-Step Process Instructions

Confused on how it all works? Start here with step-by-step instructions from Drone Pilot Ground School, then schedule your exam when you’re ready.

#6: How to Get a Drone License from Drone Pilot Ground School

A step-by-step guide from our partner Drone Pilot Ground School on what it takes to earn your FAA drone license.

#7: Schedule an Exam via PSI

Once you’re ready to take the test, schedule your exam through PSI here.

Part 107 Study Guides

Get those noise-canceling headphones and energy drinks ready—it’s study time! Here are some fantastic resources that will teach you everything you need to know as you prepare.

#8: FAA Part 107 Test Questions (including explanations) from Rupprecht Law

A free resource from Rupprecht Law, including sample questions and explanations for the answers.

#9: 13 Most Challenging Part 107 Test Prep Questions from Drone Pilot Ground School

Drone Pilot Ground School is back with the 13 most commonly missed questions on the Part 107 test.

#10: Free FAA Part 107 Study Guide for Remote Pilot Airmen from Rupprecht Law

Whether you’re a first-time test taker, or brushing up for your recurrent knowledge exam, you’ll find what you need in one of these study guides.

#11: How to Pass the FAA Drone Test from DARTdrones

A free study guide from DARTdrones, which also provides hands-on drone training nationwide.

#12: Practice Questions for the Part 107 Knowledge Test from the Pilot Institute

25 sample questions, including answers and explanations.

#13: FAA UAS Test Study Guide from the University of Texas

Assembled by a PhD student who has passed the exam. Includes general guidelines and calls out breakdown of questions by category.

#14: Part 107 Aeronautical Knowledge Test: Study Guide Checklist from Drone Pilot Ground School

A 10-page overview of what to understand before you sit down for your test.

Videos, Webinars and Podcasts

If you’re getting cross-eyed from too much reading and chart memorization, take a look at these videos and webinars for a change of pace.

#15: FAA Part 107 Tips and Tricks: How to Become a Certified Drone Pilot from Propeller Aero

That’s right—we put together our very own webinar to answer all of your burning questions about how to study for the Part 107 test, common pitfalls, test-taking tips, and more.

#16: Free FAA Part 107 sUAS and Drone Certification Study Guide

Tony Northrup has created a free online study guide with companion videos that people just rave about online. One of the most helpful video tutorials out there.

#17: Free FAA Part 107 Drone Test Study Guide from Better B Roll

Another one of the most popular Part 107 study videos on YouTube. Includes answers to common questions and explanations for them.

#18: Understanding Airspace for the FAA Part 107 Knowledge Test from RemotePilot101

Airspace and VFR sectional charts are among the most common tough spots in the Part 107 test. This video breaks them down for you.

#19: How to Memorize Airspace in 5 Minutes from Just Plane Silly

Brian from Just Plane Silly shares an extremely useful tool for understanding airspace and visibility—and all in about 6 total minutes.

#20: Mastering the Aeronautical Chart Video Series from America View

Dive deep (or fly high) into the world of airspace and aeronautical charts with this 6-part video series from America View.

#21: FAA Part 107 Test Prep Podcast from Commercial Drones FM

If you prefer podcasts to videos, or just want study help in your ears while you’re on the go, check out this test prep podcast from Commercial Drones FM.

Training Courses and Apps

#22: Drone Pilot Ground School

We’ve partnered with Drone Pilot Ground School, the industry’s top online test prep and training course, to help you pass the FAA Part 107 drone pilot exam on your first try! Propeller customers get an exclusive 25% discount.

#23: Prepware Remote Pilot App

That’s right—there’s an app for the Part 107 exam! This app is available for both iPhone and Android, and includes questions, answers and explanations for both the Remote Pilot Initial and Recurrent FAA knowledge exams. 

#24: Part 107 Drone Certificate Study Guide from Drone U

If you prefer a bit of accountability, a paid course might just be for you. Paul Aitken at Drone U has created a community of like-minded drone pilots coming together to learn, study, and stay current.

#25: Remote Pilot Test Prep from the ASA Test Prep Board

Hey, we get it. Sometimes you just want to hold an old-fashioned printed study guide in your hands. ASA has a series of study guides just for you.

Part 107 Practice Tests

There are so many fantastic—and free!—practice exams online that you can take almost as many as you want before you try the real thing. Here are a few that we like.

#26: Part 107 UAS Test—Sample Exam from Gold Seal

You can jump right into this quiz without even providing an email address, making it one of the easiest ways to practice your test-taking skills before exam day.

#27: Part 107 Practice Test Questions from Dronegenuity

10 practice questions for your studying pleasure, including explanations.

#28: Free FAA Part 107 Practice Test & 10 Most Missed Questions from John Peltier

Air Force combat veteran and photographer John Peliter shares a free 240-question practice test, along with his tips on how to pass the exam.

#29: Free Part 107 Drone Practice Test from The Drone Coach

This free 60-question practice test mirrors the real-life exam as closely as possible, so you can get a feel for both content and timing.

#30: Free FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Test from King Schools

We love the user-friendliness of this one. Select the number of questions you want to answer, as well as the categories the practice test should draw from, to customize your experience.

Keep reading:

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