Free Part 107 training
The free Part 107 study plan
Build around the real exam weight, practice charts by touching them, and finish with two full timed runs. Use the 7-day sprint or stretch the same route across 14 days.
60 QUESTIONS · 120 MINUTES · 70% PASSChoose your pace
One route. Two realistic schedules.
Check off the work as you finish it. Your route stays in this browser and joins the same local record as flashcards, drills, and practice exams.
- Regulations module
Day 1
Regulations I
- Operations module
Day 2
Regulations II + Operations
- FAA chart lab
Day 3
Airspace & charts I
- Airspace cheat sheet
Day 4
Airspace & charts II
- Weather module
Day 5
Weather + loading
- Practice exam
Day 6
First full practice exam
- Printable cram sheet
Day 7
Second exam + cram
The direct answer
Budget 15 to 20 focused hours.
Most first-time pilots do not need a paid course. They need a sequence, repeated chart work, and two full timed exams before booking the real test.
Official UAG format
60 questions / 120 minutes
The FAA passing score is 70%. Unscored validation questions may also appear. Check the FAA matrix.
Our recommendation: score 85% or better on two fresh timed runs before booking.
FAA / PSI blueprint
Put hours where the points are.
Regulations and Operations account for most scored items. Charts are a smaller slice, but they usually demand more hands-on repetition.
Your free study deskTools on the route
Read less. Practice the decision.
The plan hands each concept to the right format: questions for recall, charts for spatial reasoning, and audio for reinforcement away from the screen.
Before you book
Common questions
The logistics, fee, study time, and next steps in plain language.
How long does it take to study for Part 107?
Most people without an aviation background need roughly 15-20 focused hours. Spread over two weeks that's about 90 minutes a day; compressed into one week it's a 2-3 hour daily commitment. The FAA testing matrix lists 60 questions, 120 minutes, and a 70% passing score for the UAG exam. Unscored validation questions may also appear in some administrations.
Can I really pass Part 107 without a paid course?
Yes. Everything tested is public aeronautical knowledge: 14 CFR Part 107, the current FAA and PSI UAG topic blueprint, sectional charts, and aviation weather. This plan sequences it with free modules, flashcards, a podcast, and a full practice exam. Paid courses buy structured presentation and support, not secret test material.
What should I study most for the Part 107 exam?
Under the current scored blueprint, Regulations is 48%, Operations is 25%, Airspace and Charts is 20%, Weather is 5%, and Loading and Performance is 2%. Regulations and Operations together are 73% of scored items, while chart reading often needs the most hands-on practice.
What's the hardest part of the Part 107 test?
Almost everyone says the same thing: reading sectional charts and decoding METARs/TAFs under time pressure. That's why both plans put airspace and charts in the middle of the schedule with the chart lab, and why the final days are all practice-exam repetitions.
How do I schedule the actual exam?
Book the 'Unmanned Aircraft General - Small (UAG)' test at a PSI testing center (faa.psiexams.com). The FAA exam fee is $175. Bring a government-issued photo ID; you'll get your result the same day.
What happens after I pass?
Apply for your Remote Pilot Certificate through the FAA's IACRA system using your exam ID, fly with your temporary certificate once it's issued, and keep current with the free online recurrent training every 24 calendar months.
Optional paid support
Want video instruction or a pass guarantee?
This free route is enough for most people. A paid course mainly adds instructor support, video structure, and a financial guarantee.
Current as of July 2026. Educational, not legal advice. Public knowledge scope follows the FAA Airman Certification Standards; scoring and administration follow the current PSI UAG bulletin. Verify both before booking.