First, you may not need to pay anything
Our free study hub gets most people to a passing score: flashcards for every exam domain, a full-length practice exam, and an audio study podcast. A paid course is worth it when you want video instruction, a human to ask, and a guarantee that refunds the $175 test fee if you fail. If that is you, read on.
At a glance
| Course | Price | Pass rate | Refunds $175 test fee? | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot InstituteTop pick | around $179–249, lifetime | 99.8% reported | Yes | Most people, especially anyone who wants to actually understand the aviation, not just pass. |
| UAV Coach | around $299, lifetime | 99% reported | Yes | People who want hand-holding and plan to fly commercially as a business. |
| Drone Launch Academy | around $199, lifetime | 99.5% first-attempt reported | Course only | People who want a focused, no-frills path to a passing score at a fair price. |
Prices and guarantees shift with promotions; figures current as of June 2026. Always confirm the current terms on the course page before buying.
The picks, ranked
Pilot Institute
Part 107 Made Easy
The best all-around pick. The video lessons are the clearest in the category, the airspace and chart-reading instruction is genuinely good, and the pass guarantee is the strongest on offer: fail and you get the course refunded plus the $175 exam fee back. Over 70,000 students. If you only look at one, look at this one.
What we like
- Clearest video instruction in the category
- Strongest guarantee: full refund plus the $175 test fee back
- Lifetime access and free rule-change updates
- Strong airspace and sectional-chart teaching
Trade-offs
- Not the cheapest once it is off promo
- Big library can feel like a lot if you just want the minimum
UAV Coach
Drone Pilot Ground School
The most complete package, and priced like it. Beyond exam prep you get drone-business lessons, live webinars, and responsive instructor support. If you want a course that keeps paying off after you pass, this is it. For a pure exam cram it is more than you need.
What we like
- Most comprehensive: business lessons, webinars, ongoing support
- Responsive human instructor help
- Excellent for turning the cert into actual paid work
Trade-offs
- Most expensive of the three
- Test-fee guarantee has a practice-exam condition attached
- Overkill if you only want to pass the knowledge test
Drone Launch Academy
Part 107 Test Prep
A tight, well-built middle option. The instruction is clear and the first-attempt pass rate is excellent. The guarantee refunds the course but not the separate $175 test fee, which is the main thing keeping it behind Pilot Institute. Still an easy course to recommend.
What we like
- Strong first-attempt pass rate
- Clean, focused course without bloat
- Reasonable price for lifetime access
Trade-offs
- Guarantee refunds the course, not the $175 test fee
- Smaller extras library than the other two
How we pick, and how we make money
We rank courses on teaching quality, the strength of the pass guarantee, price for lifetime access, and how well each one fits a specific kind of learner. We have not been paid to place any course here. When an affiliate program approves us, some links on this page may earn Drone Authority a commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. That never changes the ranking: our free study hub, which earns us nothing, is still the first thing we recommend.
Common questions
Do I even need a paid Part 107 course?
No. Plenty of people pass using free material, including our own free study hub with flashcards, a full practice exam, and an audio study podcast. A paid course makes sense if you want structured video lessons, instructor support, and a money-back pass guarantee that de-risks the $175 exam fee.
What is the best Part 107 course in 2026?
For most people we recommend Pilot Institute's Part 107 Made Easy: it has the clearest video instruction, the strongest pass guarantee (a full refund plus the $175 test fee back if you fail), and lifetime access. Drone Pilot Ground School is the best pick if you want extensive drone-business training, and Drone Launch Academy is a strong, lower-cost focused option.
How much does a Part 107 course cost?
Most reputable Part 107 test-prep courses run about $150 to $300 for lifetime access. That is separate from the FAA's $175 knowledge-test fee, which you pay to PSI at the testing center regardless of whether you take a course.
What is the pass guarantee and does it cover the test fee?
Most top courses guarantee you pass or you get the course refunded. The strongest guarantees, like Pilot Institute's, also mail you back the FAA's $175 exam fee if you fail. Drone Launch Academy refunds the course but not the test fee. Drone Pilot Ground School covers the test fee if you also scored at least 85% on their practice exam first.