UAS Accreditation and Career Development 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which organization administers the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate examination?
- AUVSI
- FAA-designated testing centers (PSI/CATS) (Correct answer)
- The Academy of Model Aeronautics
- ASTM International
Correct answer: FAA-designated testing centers (PSI/CATS)
FAA Part 107 knowledge tests are administered at FAA-designated testing centers operated by PSI or CATS.
Question 2: A UAS professional wants to demonstrate advanced competency beyond Part 107. Which credential specifically targets commercial drone operations proficiency?
- Private Pilot Certificate
- AUVSI Certified UAS Professional (CUSP) (Correct answer)
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant License
- ICAO Category 1 Rating
Correct answer: AUVSI Certified UAS Professional (CUSP)
AUVSI's Certified UAS Professional (CUSP) credential is designed to validate advanced knowledge and professionalism in commercial UAS operations.
Question 3: How long is an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate valid before recurrent knowledge testing is required?
- 12 months
- 24 months (Correct answer)
- 36 months
- It never expires
Correct answer: 24 months
Part 107 remote pilots must pass a recurrent aeronautical knowledge test every 24 calendar months to keep their certificate current.
Question 4: A drone pilot working in precision agriculture wants formal recognition of their skills. Which pathway best aligns with agricultural UAS applications?
- FAA Ground Instructor Certificate
- NAAA Ag Aviation certification
- AUVSI CUSP with an agricultural endorsement track (Correct answer)
- DOT Hazmat certification
Correct answer: AUVSI CUSP with an agricultural endorsement track
AUVSI's CUSP program includes specialty endorsement tracks, with agricultural UAS being a recognized application area for specialized credentialing.
Question 5: What is the minimum age to qualify for an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate?
- 14 years old
- 16 years old
- 18 years old (Correct answer)
- 21 years old
Correct answer: 18 years old
Applicants must be at least 16 years old to sit for the Part 107 knowledge test and obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate.
Question 6: Which accrediting body evaluates UAS-related academic programs at universities and colleges in the United States?
- FAA Office of Unmanned Systems
- ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) (Correct answer)
- NACC
- ASTM F38 Committee
Correct answer: ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)
ABET accredits engineering and technology programs, including UAS-related degree programs at accredited institutions.
Question 7: A company's UAS operations manager holds a Part 107 certificate but wants to supervise multiple simultaneous drone flights at a job site. What additional authorization might be needed?
- An FAA Dispatcher Certificate
- A COA or waiver for beyond visual line of sight or multiple UA (Correct answer)
- An A&P mechanic license
- A DOD security clearance
Correct answer: A COA or waiver for beyond visual line of sight or multiple UA
Operations that exceed standard Part 107 limitations—such as operating multiple drones—require an FAA waiver or Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA).
UAS Accreditation and Career Development 2
Which organization administers the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate examination?