The FAA 107 knowledge test is taken by people who want a remote pilot certificate so they can fly drones commercially. Candidates must be at least 16 years old. This page gives you free practice sets on regulations, airspace, weather, loading and performance, and operations, plus worked answers, a study plan and a short FAQ. Practice with the free FAA 107 - Commercial Drone License practice test on PracticeTestGeeks (21 questions with answer explanations).
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The FAA 107 has 60 questions, takes about 2 hours and costs $175[1][2] (Federal Aviation Administration, verified Oct 25, 2026).
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| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions | 60 questions[1] | Federal Aviation Administration · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Time limit | 2 hours[1] | Federal Aviation Administration · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Passing score | 70%[1] | Federal Aviation Administration · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Exam fee | Approximately $175 for the initial knowledge test[2] | Federal Aviation Administration · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Retake policy | No instructor endorsement required to retest[1] | Federal Aviation Administration · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Validity | Certificate does not expire[3] | Federal Aviation Administration · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online recurrent training every 24 calendar months[4] | Federal Aviation Administration · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Delivery | FAA-approved Knowledge Testing Center (by appointment)[4] | Federal Aviation Administration · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Eligibility | Age 16+, English proficiency, fit to fly safely[4] | Federal Aviation Administration · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Score release | Score report (AKTR) issued on completing the test[5] | Federal Aviation Administration · Oct 25, 2026 |
According to Federal Aviation Administration, “UAG Unmanned Aircraft General - Small 60 14 2.0 70”[1]
The FAA 107 exam is the aeronautical knowledge test for the remote pilot certificate, which the FAA requires for commercial drone flying. It is delivered at an FAA-approved Knowledge Testing Center, and you schedule an appointment there rather than sitting it at home.
The test has 60 questions and a time limit of 2 hours. The passing score is 70%. When you finish, you receive an AKTR, which is your score report. Testing centers charge approximately $175 for the initial test. The amount can differ between centers, so confirm the price when you book.
To qualify you must be at least 16 years old, have English proficiency, and be fit to fly safely. If you do not pass, no instructor endorsement or other written authorization is needed to retest. This page does not list any waiting period or retest fee, so check with the testing center and the FAA before you rebook.
The certificate itself does not expire. To keep your aeronautical knowledge current, you complete online recurrent training every 24 calendar months. Rules, fees and procedures can change, so treat the FAA pages on becoming a drone pilot and on knowledge testing as the final word.
The content areas below are copied from the official FAA 107 content outline published by Federal Aviation Administration. The right-hand column shows which of our practice sets covers it.
| Official content area | Practice on this site |
|---|---|
| I. Regulations[6] | FAA 107 Regulations & Compliance Standards Practise the operating rules, certificate responsibilities and compliance duties until you can say which rule applies to a given flight. |
| II. Airspace & Requirements[6] | FAA 107 Airspace Classification & Flight R... Practise telling airspace classes and special use airspace apart, and what each one means for permission to fly. |
| III. Weather[6] | FAA 107 Weather Effects & Flight Planning Practise reading what pressure, wind, temperature and visibility changes mean for a planned drone flight. |
| IV. Loading & Performance[6] | FAA 107 Payload & Performance Calculations Practise how payload, weight and conditions change aircraft performance, and work each calculation by hand. |
| V. Operations[6] | FAA 107 Drone Operations & Safety Procedures Practise safe operating procedures, pre-flight checks and the decisions a remote pilot makes before and during a flight. |
Prepare for the FAA 107 - Commercial Drone License exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: What weather phenomenon is indicated by a rapidly falling barometric pressure?
Answer: B. Approaching storm system
Explanation:
The correct answer is an approaching storm system. A barometer measures air pressure, and a rapid fall means a low-pressure system is moving in, which usually brings clouds, stronger wind and precipitation.
Improving weather conditions is wrong because improvement is normally linked to rising pressure. A high pressure ridge is wrong because ridges are areas of high pressure, the opposite of a falling reading. A stable air mass is wrong because stable conditions show a steady barometer, not a rapid change.
The rule to remember: the direction and speed of a pressure change tell you more than a single reading. Falling pressure points to worsening weather, rising pressure to settling weather, and a fast change means the shift is likely to arrive soon.
Question: Which of the following best describes 'data minimization' as a best practice for drone operators collecting imagery?
Answer: B. Collecting only the data necessary for the stated purpose and deleting excess
Explanation:
The correct answer is collecting only the data necessary for the stated purpose and deleting the excess. That is what data minimization means: you decide the purpose first, capture what that purpose needs, and do not keep the rest. It lowers privacy risk because incidental footage of people or sensitive places is not stored.
Reducing file size with lower camera resolution is wrong because it is a technical setting, not a decision about what to collect. Minimizing the number of flights is wrong because it concerns noise, not data. Using ND filters is wrong because they control exposure and light, and have no bearing on privacy.
The rule to remember: minimization is about scope and retention of information, not image quality or flight count.
Question: Which Special Use Airspace (SUA) type is used for activities that are hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft but does NOT restrict flight?
Answer: C. Warning Area
Explanation:
The correct answer is Warning Area. Warning Areas contain activity that may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft, and they extend over international waters, so flight is not legally restricted there. The hazard is the point of the label, not a ban.
Prohibited Area is wrong because flight there is not allowed at all. Restricted Area is wrong because entry is limited and generally needs permission from the controlling authority. National Security Area is wrong because it is a request for pilots to avoid the area, tied to security rather than to hazardous activity.
The rule to remember: ask whether the airspace bans flight, limits it, asks you to avoid it, or only warns you. Warning means a hazard exists but no legal restriction applies.
Start with the official FAA outline of content areas and the testing information on the FAA site, so you know what the exam covers. Then take a practice set on each area in the table above, one area at a time, rather than jumping between them.
After each set, read every explanation, including those for questions you got right. When you miss a question, write down the rule behind the correct answer in your own words, then return to the relevant FAA material to confirm it. Our explanations are written with AI tools, so treat the FAA documents as the authority if the two ever seem to differ.
Spend extra time on the areas where you keep missing questions. Airspace, weather and performance questions often depend on reading carefully and working through a calculation or a chart, so practise those with the source material open.
Once your results are steady across all areas, use the full practice test to rehearse the format. Time yourself against the 2 hours you get on test day, and aim for scores clearly above the 70% passing mark. Our questions are written by us and are not real exam questions, so they show gaps, not a prediction of your result.
The test has 60 questions and you have 2 hours to finish. The passing score is 70%. You receive an AKTR, the score report, when you complete the test. Our practice sets are written by us and are not real exam questions.
Knowledge Testing Centers charge approximately $175 for the initial test. The exact amount can differ between centers, so confirm the price when you schedule your appointment. Check the FAA site for current information before you book.
You must be at least 16 years old, have English proficiency, and be fit to fly safely. You take the test by appointment at an FAA-approved Knowledge Testing Center. The FAA page on becoming a drone pilot lists the full steps.
Yes. No instructor endorsement or other written authorization is required to retest. This page does not state any waiting period or retest fee, so ask the testing center and check the FAA testing information before rebooking.
No, the certificate does not expire. To keep your aeronautical knowledge current, you complete online recurrent training every 24 calendar months. Check the FAA site for the current course and how to record completion.
Yes. The FAA directs candidates to schedule an appointment with an FAA-approved Knowledge Testing Center. Practice tests on this page are for study only and do not count toward your certificate.
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