FAA Part 107 Study Guides & Resources
Practical, regulation-accurate guides for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot knowledge test. Written for extraction — easy to read, easy to cite, easy to pass.
Study Guide
Part 107 Loading and Performance: Weight, Balance and the Operating Limits
How the Part 107 knowledge test examines loading and performance: the 55 pound small UAS limit, weight and balance and the centre of gravity, the four operating limits in 14 CFR 107.51, and how density altitude and payload change what the aircraft can do.
Published October 10, 2026
Airspace & Charts
TFRs and NOTAMs for Drone Pilots: How to Check Airspace Before Every Flight (2026)
How to check TFRs and NOTAMs before every Part 107 flight: the stadium TFR rule, VIP and wildfire restrictions, the FAA tools that publish them, and why a LAANC clearance is not enough.
Published September 26, 2026
Regulations
FAA Part 107 Waivers: How to Apply, Costs & Approval Timelines (2026)
How FAA Part 107 waivers work in 2026: the ten regulations you can waive, the Aviation Safety Hub application, what a strong safety explanation contains, and the 90-day review timeline.
Published September 19, 2026
Regulations
Part 107 Operations Over People: Categories 1-4 Explained (2026)
How to fly over people legally under Part 107: Category 1 to 4 requirements, the 11 and 25 foot-pound kinetic energy thresholds, declarations of compliance, Remote ID, and the moving-vehicle rules.
Published September 12, 2026
Regulations
LAANC and Airspace Authorizations: How to Legally Fly in Controlled Airspace (2026 Guide)
LAANC explained: how to get near-instant FAA airspace authorization in Class B, C, D, and E airspace under 14 CFR §107.41, how UAS Facility Maps set your altitude, and what to do when LAANC is unavailable.
Published September 5, 2026
Study Guide
FAA Part 107 Study Guide: How to Get Your Drone Pilot License in 2026
How to get your FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate in 2026: eligibility, costs, the UAG knowledge test, and the step-by-step IACRA process.
Published August 27, 2026
Regulations
Remote ID Explained: FAA Requirements Every Drone Pilot Must Know
Remote ID rules explained: who must comply with 14 CFR Part 89, the September 2023 deadline, standard Remote ID vs broadcast modules, and FRIA exceptions.
Published August 27, 2026
Airspace & Charts
How to Read FAA Sectional Charts for the Part 107 Exam (2026 Guide)
Learn to read FAA sectional charts for the Part 107 exam: scale, airport symbols, airspace classes, MEF, obstacles, and frequencies.
Published August 27, 2026
Weather
METAR vs TAF: How to Read Weather Briefings for Part 107 Drone Flights
How to read METAR and TAF reports for Part 107 flights: wind groups, visibility, sky conditions, and the §107.51 rules that keep you legal.
Published August 27, 2026
Certification & Recurrent Training
FAA Part 107 Recurrent Training: Renewal Rules, Test Format & Deadlines (2026)
Part 107 recurrent training is required every 24 months. When to renew, the 48-question test format, costs, and what happens if your FAA renewal expires.
Published August 27, 2026
Registration & Compliance
FAA Drone Registration Requirements: Fees, Marking, and Exceptions (2026)
FAA drone registration rules: who must register, the $5 fee, 3-year validity, marking rules, FAADroneZone, and the Remote ID link.
Published August 27, 2026