What score do I need to pass the FAA Part 107 exam?

You must answer at least 70% of the questions correctly to pass the FAA Part 107 Aeronautical Knowledge Test. The real exam has 60 questions, so you need 42 correct.

What topics are on the Part 107 exam?

The Part 107 exam covers regulations, airspace and sectional charts, weather and its effects, drone loading and performance, and operations including aeronautical decision-making (ADM). Regulations and operations/ADM together make up roughly 60% of questions.

How much does the Part 107 exam cost?

The FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Test costs $175 and is taken at an approved PSI testing center. This practice test is free.

Free Part 107 Practice Test (2026): Drone Authority

Q: Are these the real FAA Part 107 test questions?

No. These are original practice questions written by Drone Authority to mirror the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS) topic areas. They are not the actual FAA exam questions, which are not public.

53 original questions modeled on the FAA Airman Certification Standards: the same topic areas the real Remote Pilot exam draws from: regulations, airspace and sectional charts, weather, loading and performance, and operations and decision-making. Answer them all, then get instant scoring against the 70% pass mark plus an explanation for every question.

Heads up: These are original practice questions written to mirror the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS) topic areas. They are NOT the actual FAA exam questions. Use them to gauge your readiness, not as a leaked test.

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Q1 · Regulations
Under Part 107, what is the maximum allowable altitude for a small unmanned aircraft flying in open airspace away from any structure?
Answer options for question 1
200 feet above ground level400 feet above ground level500 feet above ground level1,000 feet above ground level
Q2 · Regulations
A remote pilot may fly within 400 feet of a tall structure and exceed 400 feet AGL only if the aircraft remains within how far of that structure?
Answer options for question 2
Within 100 feet of the structureWithin 400 feet of the structure's immediate uppermost limitWithin 1,000 feet of the structureThere is no exception; 400 feet AGL is absolute
Q3 · Regulations
What is the minimum age to apply for a Remote Pilot Certificate under Part 107?
Answer options for question 3
14 years old16 years old18 years old21 years old
Q4 · Regulations
How often must a Part 107 certificate holder complete recurrent training to remain current?
Answer options for question 4
Every 12 calendar monthsEvery 24 calendar monthsEvery 36 calendar monthsOnly once, at initial certification
Q5 · Regulations
Under Part 107, what is the maximum gross takeoff weight allowed for a small unmanned aircraft, including everything on board?
Answer options for question 5
Less than 25 poundsLess than 55 poundsLess than 100 poundsLess than 250 grams
Q6 · Regulations
A remote pilot discovers a flight created a serious injury requiring hospitalization. Within how many days must the FAA be notified?
Answer options for question 6
Within 10 calendar daysWithin 30 calendar daysWithin 24 hoursNotification is not required for injuries
Q7 · Regulations
What blood-alcohol concentration disqualifies a person from acting as a remote pilot in command under Part 107?
Answer options for question 7
0.08% or greater0.04% or greater0.02% or greaterAny detectable amount
Q8 · Regulations
Under the Remote ID rule, a Part 107 operator flying a drone that lacks any Remote ID capability must operate the aircraft where?
Answer options for question 8
Only at nightOnly within a FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA)Only over open waterAnywhere, as long as it is registered
Q9 · Regulations
Which document must a remote pilot in command have available when operating under Part 107?
Answer options for question 9
A current medical certificateTheir Remote Pilot CertificateA logged flight-hours recordAn FCC radio operator permit
Q10 · Regulations
How many small unmanned aircraft may one remote pilot in command operate at the same time under standard Part 107 rules?
Answer options for question 10
Only one at a timeUp to three at a timeAs many as the pilot can maintain in sightUp to five with a visual observer
Q11 · Regulations
Carrying hazardous material as a payload on a Part 107 small unmanned aircraft is:
Answer options for question 11
Permitted up to 5 poundsPermitted with a Remote ID moduleProhibitedPermitted only at night
Q12 · Regulations
Dropping an object from a small unmanned aircraft under Part 107 is allowed if:
Answer options for question 12
It is never allowed under any circumstancesNo undue hazard is created to persons or propertyThe object weighs less than 250 gramsThe drone is below 100 feet AGL
Q13 · Regulations
Before each flight, who is responsible for ensuring the small unmanned aircraft is in a condition for safe operation?
Answer options for question 13
The drone manufacturerA certificated mechanicThe remote pilot in commandThe FAA Flight Standards District Office
Q14 · Regulations
When can a Part 107 operating limitation be exceeded, for example, flying beyond visual line of sight?
Answer options for question 14
Whenever a visual observer is presentOnly after obtaining a Part 107 waiver from the FAANever, under any circumstanceWhenever the drone is under 55 pounds
Q15 · Regulations
A drone used for commercial Part 107 operations must be registered when it weighs:
Answer options for question 15
0.55 pounds (250 grams) or more5 pounds or more25 pounds or moreRegistration is optional for commercial use
Q16 · Regulations
Under Part 107, operating a small unmanned aircraft from a moving vehicle is:
Answer options for question 16
Always prohibitedPermitted only over sparsely populated areasPermitted only at nightPermitted on any public road
Q17 · Airspace & Charts
On a VFR sectional chart, controlled airspace surrounding a major airport that resembles an upside-down wedding cake is which class?
Answer options for question 17
Class BClass CClass DClass E
Q18 · Airspace & Charts
What does a Part 107 remote pilot need before operating in controlled airspace such as Class C near an airport?
Answer options for question 18
Nothing, as long as they stay below 400 feetAir traffic control authorization, typically obtained through LAANCA filed VFR flight planOnly a visual observer
Q19 · Airspace & Charts
On a sectional chart, a solid magenta circle around a small airport indicates the floor of which airspace begins at the surface?
Answer options for question 19
Class B airspaceClass C airspaceClass E airspace starting at the surfaceClass G airspace
Q20 · Airspace & Charts
Most uncontrolled airspace where a recreational or Part 107 pilot can fly without ATC authorization is which class?
Answer options for question 20
Class AClass BClass EClass G
Q21 · Airspace & Charts
A blue shaded magenta vignette (faded ring) around an airport on a sectional chart generally indicates:
Answer options for question 21
Class B airspaceClass C airspace beginning at the surfaceClass D airspace at a towered airportA military operations area
Q22 · Airspace & Charts
A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is most relevant to a remote pilot because it:
Answer options for question 22
Only affects crewed aircraft above 18,000 feetMay prohibit drone flight in a defined area for a period of timeAlways lasts exactly 24 hoursApplies only to military airports
Q23 · Airspace & Charts
On a sectional chart, the numbers in a maximum elevation figure (MEF) quadrangle represent:
Answer options for question 23
The local barometric pressureThe highest known terrain or obstacle elevation in that quadrant, in thousands and hundreds of feetThe radio frequency for the nearest towerMagnetic variation
Q24 · Airspace & Charts
Which airspace would a remote pilot most likely need authorization for when flying near a small towered airport?
Answer options for question 24
Class AClass DClass GClass A and G only
Q25 · Airspace & Charts
A remote pilot planning a flight should check a UAS Facility Map primarily to learn:
Answer options for question 25
The current weather forecastPre-approved maximum altitude ceilings for LAANC authorizations in controlled airspaceThe drone's battery lifeLocal noise ordinances
Q26 · Airspace & Charts
Restricted areas depicted on a sectional chart (e.g., marked R-2501) indicate:
Answer options for question 26
Areas where drone flight is always unrestrictedAirspace with hazards to aircraft such as artillery or guided missiles when activeDesignated drone-only corridorsAreas reserved for recreational flying
Q27 · Weather
Under Part 107, what is the minimum flight visibility from the control station?
Answer options for question 27
1 statute mile3 statute miles5 statute milesVisibility is not regulated for drones
Q28 · Weather
Part 107 cloud-clearance minimums require the small unmanned aircraft to remain how far from clouds?
Answer options for question 28
500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally1,000 feet below and 1 mile horizontally500 feet above and 1,000 feet horizontallyNo clearance required below 400 feet
Q29 · Weather
In a METAR, the entry '24015G25KT' tells the pilot the wind is:
Answer options for question 29
From 240° true at 15 knots gusting to 25 knotsFrom 240° magnetic at 15 mphToward 240° at 15 knotsVariable at 25 knots with no gusts
Q30 · Weather
A METAR reporting 'FEW250' indicates:
Answer options for question 30
Few clouds at 250 feetFew clouds at 25,000 feetFreezing rain at 250 feetVisibility of 250 feet
Q31 · Weather
The phenomenon where a layer of warm air sits above cooler air, trapping haze and reducing visibility, is called:
Answer options for question 31
A temperature inversionAdiabatic coolingA microburstConvective lifting
Q32 · Weather
What is the primary hazard a thunderstorm poses to small drone operations?
Answer options for question 32
Reduced GPS accuracy onlySevere turbulence, strong gusts, and rapidly changing windsExcessive ambient lightIncreased battery efficiency
Q33 · Loading & Performance
Adding a heavier payload to a small unmanned aircraft will most likely:
Answer options for question 33
Increase maximum flight time and rangeReduce flight time and require more power to maintain altitudeHave no effect on performanceLower the center of gravity automatically
Q34 · Loading & Performance
How does flying in high-density-altitude conditions (hot, high elevation) affect a multirotor drone?
Answer options for question 34
It improves lift because the air is warmerThinner air reduces propeller efficiency and lift, degrading performanceIt has no effect on electric dronesIt increases battery capacity
Q35 · Loading & Performance
An improperly balanced payload that shifts the drone's center of gravity is most likely to cause:
Answer options for question 35
Longer battery lifeUnstable or unpredictable flight characteristicsImproved GPS receptionA reduced maximum altitude limit
Q36 · Loading & Performance
What is the maximum groundspeed permitted for a small unmanned aircraft under Part 107?
Answer options for question 36
55 knots (63 mph)87 knots (100 mph)100 knots (115 mph)There is no groundspeed limit
Q37 · Loading & Performance
Flying a drone in cold temperatures most commonly affects performance by:
Answer options for question 37
Increasing battery capacityReducing usable battery capacity and flight timeEliminating the need for calibrationImproving motor efficiency indefinitely
Q38 · Loading & Performance
When determining whether a planned flight is within the drone's capability, a remote pilot should primarily consult:
Answer options for question 38
The local newspaperThe manufacturer's operating limitations and performance dataA crewed-aircraft pilot operating handbookThe drone's resale value
Q39 · Operations & ADM
Under standard Part 107 rules, the small unmanned aircraft must remain:
Answer options for question 39
Within range of the controller signal onlyWithin the visual line of sight of the remote pilot or visual observerBelow 100 feet at all timesWithin 1 mile of the launch point
Q40 · Operations & ADM
To fly a Part 107 operation at night without a waiver, the aircraft must have:
Answer options for question 40
A green navigation light onlyAn anti-collision light visible for at least 3 statute milesA landing light pointed downNo special equipment is needed
Q41 · Operations & ADM
Which Operations Over People category covers drones weighing 0.55 pounds or less with no exposed rotating parts that could lacerate skin?
Answer options for question 41
Category 1Category 2Category 3Category 4
Q42 · Operations & ADM
The 'DECIDE' model and the 3P (Perceive, Process, Perform) checklist are tools used in:
Answer options for question 42
Battery maintenanceAeronautical decision-making and risk managementFiling flight plansSectional chart reading
Q43 · Operations & ADM
The 'IMSAFE' checklist helps a remote pilot evaluate:
Answer options for question 43
The aircraft's mechanical conditionTheir own fitness to fly (illness, medication, stress, alcohol, fatigue, emotion)The weather forecastAirspace classifications
Q44 · Operations & ADM
Which of these is one of the five hazardous attitudes in aeronautical decision-making?
Answer options for question 44
PatienceAnti-authorityCooperationDiligence
Q45 · Operations & ADM
If a crewed aircraft approaches the area where you are flying your drone, the correct action is to:
Answer options for question 45
Climb to gain a better view of the aircraftYield the right of way and maneuver clear of the crewed aircraftMaintain your altitude and headingIncrease speed to outrun it
Q46 · Operations & ADM
Crew Resource Management (CRM) for a remote pilot using a visual observer primarily involves:
Answer options for question 46
Letting the observer fly the droneEffective communication and coordination between the pilot and observerReducing the number of pre-flight checksEliminating the need for the pilot to see the drone
Q47 · Operations & ADM
During a flight, the remote pilot notices the drone's battery is lower than expected and weather is deteriorating. The best ADM response is to:
Answer options for question 47
Continue the mission to avoid wasting the flightRecognize the changing risk and land the aircraft promptlyClimb higher to extend signal rangeHand the controls to a bystander
Q48 · Operations & ADM
A visual observer is required to:
Answer options for question 48
Hold a Remote Pilot CertificateBe able to communicate with the remote PIC and keep the aircraft in sightOperate from a separate stateMaintain a written flight log
Q49 · Operations & ADM
Using a first-person-view (FPV) headset while flying under Part 107 is permitted only if:
Answer options for question 49
The pilot flies aloneA visual observer maintains the required visual line of sight of the aircraftThe drone is under 250 gramsIt is daytime
Q50 · Operations & ADM
Flying over a moving vehicle under Part 107 without a waiver is generally:
Answer options for question 50
Always permittedProhibited unless the operation meets the Operations Over Moving Vehicles requirementsPermitted only below 50 feetPermitted at any time at night
Q51 · Operations & ADM
A NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) is important to check before a flight because it:
Answer options for question 51
Reports historical accident dataProvides time-critical information such as airspace closures or hazardsLists drone retail pricesShows the magnetic variation of a region
Q52 · Operations & ADM
If a remote pilot loses the control link (lost-link) with the drone, a well-prepared operator will rely on:
Answer options for question 52
Hoping the drone returns on its own with no planA pre-briefed lost-link procedure such as automatic return-to-homeCalling air traffic control to recover itSwitching to a different frequency mid-flight at random
Q53 · Operations & ADM
The most effective way to manage risk before a Part 107 flight is to:
Answer options for question 53
Skip the pre-flight inspection to save timeConduct a structured site survey and risk assessment, then mitigate identified hazardsAssume conditions are the same as the last flightRely solely on automation

Answer all 53 questions to submit (53 remaining).

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Free Part 107 practice test

Under Part 107, what is the maximum allowable altitude for a small unmanned aircraft flying in open airspace away from any structure?

A remote pilot may fly within 400 feet of a tall structure and exceed 400 feet AGL only if the aircraft remains within how far of that structure?

What is the minimum age to apply for a Remote Pilot Certificate under Part 107?

How often must a Part 107 certificate holder complete recurrent training to remain current?

Under Part 107, what is the maximum gross takeoff weight allowed for a small unmanned aircraft, including everything on board?

A remote pilot discovers a flight created a serious injury requiring hospitalization. Within how many days must the FAA be notified?

What blood-alcohol concentration disqualifies a person from acting as a remote pilot in command under Part 107?

Under the Remote ID rule, a Part 107 operator flying a drone that lacks any Remote ID capability must operate the aircraft where?

Which document must a remote pilot in command have available when operating under Part 107?

How many small unmanned aircraft may one remote pilot in command operate at the same time under standard Part 107 rules?

Carrying hazardous material as a payload on a Part 107 small unmanned aircraft is:

Dropping an object from a small unmanned aircraft under Part 107 is allowed if:

Before each flight, who is responsible for ensuring the small unmanned aircraft is in a condition for safe operation?

When can a Part 107 operating limitation be exceeded, for example, flying beyond visual line of sight?

A drone used for commercial Part 107 operations must be registered when it weighs:

Under Part 107, operating a small unmanned aircraft from a moving vehicle is:

On a VFR sectional chart, controlled airspace surrounding a major airport that resembles an upside-down wedding cake is which class?

What does a Part 107 remote pilot need before operating in controlled airspace such as Class C near an airport?

On a sectional chart, a solid magenta circle around a small airport indicates the floor of which airspace begins at the surface?

Most uncontrolled airspace where a recreational or Part 107 pilot can fly without ATC authorization is which class?

A blue shaded magenta vignette (faded ring) around an airport on a sectional chart generally indicates:

A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is most relevant to a remote pilot because it:

On a sectional chart, the numbers in a maximum elevation figure (MEF) quadrangle represent:

Which airspace would a remote pilot most likely need authorization for when flying near a small towered airport?

A remote pilot planning a flight should check a UAS Facility Map primarily to learn:

Restricted areas depicted on a sectional chart (e.g., marked R-2501) indicate:

Under Part 107, what is the minimum flight visibility from the control station?

Part 107 cloud-clearance minimums require the small unmanned aircraft to remain how far from clouds?

In a METAR, the entry '24015G25KT' tells the pilot the wind is:

A METAR reporting 'FEW250' indicates:

The phenomenon where a layer of warm air sits above cooler air, trapping haze and reducing visibility, is called:

What is the primary hazard a thunderstorm poses to small drone operations?

Adding a heavier payload to a small unmanned aircraft will most likely:

How does flying in high-density-altitude conditions (hot, high elevation) affect a multirotor drone?

An improperly balanced payload that shifts the drone's center of gravity is most likely to cause:

What is the maximum groundspeed permitted for a small unmanned aircraft under Part 107?

Flying a drone in cold temperatures most commonly affects performance by:

When determining whether a planned flight is within the drone's capability, a remote pilot should primarily consult:

Under standard Part 107 rules, the small unmanned aircraft must remain:

To fly a Part 107 operation at night without a waiver, the aircraft must have:

Which Operations Over People category covers drones weighing 0.55 pounds or less with no exposed rotating parts that could lacerate skin?

The 'DECIDE' model and the 3P (Perceive, Process, Perform) checklist are tools used in:

The 'IMSAFE' checklist helps a remote pilot evaluate:

Which of these is one of the five hazardous attitudes in aeronautical decision-making?

If a crewed aircraft approaches the area where you are flying your drone, the correct action is to:

Crew Resource Management (CRM) for a remote pilot using a visual observer primarily involves:

During a flight, the remote pilot notices the drone's battery is lower than expected and weather is deteriorating. The best ADM response is to:

A visual observer is required to:

Using a first-person-view (FPV) headset while flying under Part 107 is permitted only if:

Flying over a moving vehicle under Part 107 without a waiver is generally:

A NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) is important to check before a flight because it:

If a remote pilot loses the control link (lost-link) with the drone, a well-prepared operator will rely on:

The most effective way to manage risk before a Part 107 flight is to:

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