A: You can take the Part 107 test at any FAA-authorized PSI drone testing center. PSI has hundreds of locations across the United States. Enter your zip code in the search tool at the top of this page to find the PSI drone test center closest to you.

A: FAA testing centers, where you can take your Part 107 test, are located at FAA-approved testing sites operated by PSI. Use the search tool at the top of this page to find the most accurate and up-to-date list of PSI drone test locations.

A: The PSI drone test is an informal name for the FAA’s Part 107 knowledge test, which is formally called the Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG) Part 107 Knowledge Test. This test is administered at PSI drone testing centers. Drone pilots who want to fly drones for work in the U.S. must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate, and passing the PSI drone test is a key requirement for obtaining the certificate.

A: Yes, FAA Part 107 testing centers are specifically designated locations operated by PSI, a company authorized by the FAA to administer the knowledge test required for obtaining a Remote Pilot Certificate.

A: Drone Pilot Ground School is an online test prep course to help drone pilots prepare for the PSI drone test. Drone Pilot Ground School has a 99% pass rate and has helped over 60,000 drone pilots pass the FAA’s Part 107 test.

A: No. The Part 107 test (or PSI drone test) is strictly a knowledge test, which means there is no practical component to the test, and therefore no need to practice actually flying a drone in order to pass. To pass the test, you must have in-depth knowledge about U.S. airspace and rules for flying. 

Because there is no practical component to the test, drone schools that prepare you for the test are typically not in-person, but rather online. Learn more about how Drone Pilot Ground School helps pilots prepare for the test here.

A: To register for the Part 107 test, you’ll need to create an account and get an FAA Tracking Number (FTN), choose the nearest FAA testing center, select a convenient date and time for your test, and use your FTN to create an account with PSI. Payment is usually required at the time of registration. See the section above titled “How to Schedule Your FAA Drone Test​” for links to additional resources.

A: $175.

A: At the drone testing center, you will be required to present a valid government-issued photo ID. You’ll take the test on a computer. The test will consist of multiple-choice questions covering topics such as airspace classification, weather, drone regulations, and operational procedures. The test is timed, so manage your time wisely.