Start with free study material
Paying for prep is optional. Drone Authority's free study hub includes lessons, flashcards, and an ACS-based practice exam. A paid course may be useful when a structured sequence, instructor access, or a conditional pass guarantee is worth the added cost to you.
Published offers at a glance
Courses are listed alphabetically by vendor, not ranked. Prices and terms are snapshots from July 16, 2026.
| Course | Displayed price | Vendor-reported pass rate | Published guarantee | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drone Launch Academy | $199 | 99.54% on the first attempt | Course refund plus exam-fee credit | Lifetime access |
| Pilot Institute | $249 list; $159 displayed sale | 99.9% | Full course refund plus $175 | Lifetime access |
| UAV Coach | $299 individual | More than 99% on the first attempt | Course refund plus $175 test fee | Lifetime access |
Vendor pass-rate figures are not an apples-to-apples measurement: the vendors do not publish a shared methodology, cohort definition, or independent audit. Confirm the checkout price and guarantee terms on the official course page.
Course-by-course published features
Published offer profile
Drone Launch Academy
Part 107 Test Prep
The published offer includes five full-length practice tests, interactive lessons, downloadable study material, and direct instructor support. The sales page and terms page do not agree on every guarantee condition, so the current written terms deserve a careful read before checkout.
Published-feature fit: Learners looking for a fixed $199 price and several advertised full-length practice tests.
Vendor-published features
- Five full-length FAA-style practice tests
- Direct answers from instructors
- Lifetime access with advertised rule-change updates
Verify before buying
- The 99.54% pass rate is reported by Drone Launch Academy and is not independently audited here.
- The course page uses an 85% practice threshold; the terms page currently says 80%.
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Published offer profile
Pilot Institute
Part 107 Made Easy
The published course page lists 15 hours of instruction, 210+ short video lessons, unlimited practice exams, and 20 quizzes with more than 300 questions. The $159 figure is a displayed promotion rather than a stable list price.
Published-feature fit: Learners prioritizing the lowest displayed promotional price in this group and unlimited practice exams.
Vendor-published features
- 15 hours of instruction across 210+ video lessons
- Unlimited practice exams and 20 quizzes
- Lifetime access with advertised course updates
Verify before buying
- The 99.9% pass rate is reported by Pilot Institute and is not independently audited here.
- Guarantee eligibility depends on completion and practice-exam requirements in the vendor terms.
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Published offer profile
UAV Coach
Drone Pilot Ground School
The published offer includes 80+ video and text lessons, unlimited practice exams, a 400+ question bank, weekly Zoom study sessions, and phone or email support. At $299 for one person, it has the highest displayed individual price in this group.
Published-feature fit: Learners who value advertised weekly Zoom sessions and direct phone or email instructor support.
Vendor-published features
- Weekly live Zoom study sessions
- Phone, email, and voice-message instructor support
- 80+ lessons and an advertised 400+ question bank
Verify before buying
- The 99%+ pass rate is reported by UAV Coach and is not independently audited here.
- The sales page describes three qualifying practice exams in one section and one in its FAQ; confirm the enforceable condition before buying.
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Editorial method
What this comparison does and does not establish
Joel Kelly reviewed each vendor's public course page, pricing page where separate, and written terms on July 16, 2026. The fields used here are displayed price, access period, lesson and practice-test inventory, advertised instructor contact, pass-guarantee coverage, and the conditions attached to that guarantee.
Drone Authority has not purchased or completed these three courses for this article and did not inspect their private learning systems. This page therefore does not score teaching quality, rank the courses, or present vendor pass rates as independently verified results.
Courses are ordered alphabetically. Affiliate availability is not a comparison factor. Prices, promotions, features, and refund terms can change; the vendor's checkout and current written terms control.
Sources
Official pages checked July 16, 2026
- 01Drone Launch Academy course page
Price, course features, vendor-reported pass rate, and product-page guarantee language.
- 02Drone Launch Academy terms of use
Access and refund conditions, including the differing practice-score threshold.
- 03Drone Pilot Ground School course page
Course features, vendor-reported pass rate, instructor support, and guarantee language.
- 04Drone Pilot Ground School pricing
Individual and group pricing plus lifetime-access language.
- 05Pilot Institute course page
Displayed list and sale prices, course features, vendor-reported pass rate, and guarantee headline.
- 06Pilot Institute terms and conditions
Completion, practice-exam, timing, and refund requirements.
- 07FAA remote-pilot certificate cost FAQ
FAA statement that knowledge testing centers charge approximately $175.
Common questions
Do I need a paid Part 107 course?
No. A paid course is optional. Free FAA material and independent study can be enough; paid courses mainly add a structured curriculum, practice tools, instructor access, and a conditional pass guarantee.
What do these three Part 107 courses cost?
On July 16, 2026, Drone Launch Academy displayed $199, Pilot Institute displayed a $249 list price and $159 sale price, and Drone Pilot Ground School displayed $299 for one person. Promotions can change without notice.
Are the advertised Part 107 pass rates independently verified?
Not in this article. The 99% to 99.9% figures are claims published by the vendors. Their public pages do not provide enough methodology or underlying data for an independent audit, so the figures should not be treated as head-to-head proof of course quality.
Do the pass guarantees cover the $175 knowledge-test fee?
All three vendors currently advertise some form of test-fee coverage for qualifying failures, but each attaches conditions involving course completion, practice-exam scores, documentation, or timing. Read the vendor's current terms before relying on a guarantee.