The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation and is responsible for the safety of civil aviation. This includes pilot certification, safety regulation, airspace and air traffic management, and aeronautical navigation.
Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 107 is the Small Unmanned Aircraft Rule. 14 CFR 107 contains the operational rules for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS, UAV or “drones”). This rule includes operational limitations, requirements for certifications and responsibilities of the remote pilot in command, and aircraft requirements.
In order to qualify for the remote pilot certificate, you must:
Note: Part 61-certified pilots do not need to sit for the UAG knowledge exam. Select ‘Learn More’ below for more information.
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