Study Guide for FAA Part 107 UAS Drone Certification

Introduction

• Presenter: Tony Northrup
• Purpose: Guide for FAA Part 107 UAS drone certification
  • Necessary for legally flying drones commercially in the U.S.
  • Relevant for professions such as real estate and wedding photography, and YouTube content creators
• Additional Resources:
  • Table of contents provided for easy navigation
  • Free written study guide with more information and practice tests

Importance of Certification

• Legal requirement for commercial drone operations
• Includes activities that generate income, like YouTube
• FAA may not enforce for all, but certification is recommended for those using drones in videos

Process

• Check the study guide for contact information
• Steps to schedule the test:
  • Call the testing agency with personal details (name, birth date, county of birth)
  • Agency schedules a test at a nearby center, sometimes on the same day
• Test requirements:
  • Bring ID
  • 4-function calculator allowed but not essential
  • No phones allowed

Test Details

• Duration: Up to 2 hours, but often completed in less than an hour
• Format: Multiple-choice
  • 63 or 64 questions
  • Pass mark: 70%
  • Typically 3 options per question (1 correct, 2 incorrect)
  • Often one "distractor" option is easy to eliminate

Test Difficulty

• Described as one of the easiest certification exams
• Contains "weird" information necessary for passing
• Emphasis on passing the test rather than practical drone flying skills

Additional Learning Resources

• Channel includes tutorials for safe flying and choosing drone models
• Separate drone tutorials available for specific models
• Overall playlist link provided for comprehensive drone learning

Miscellaneous Information

• Discussion on impractical aspects of the test:
  • Class B ceiling information and outdated weather reports
  • Test preparation reflects FAA's historical focus on air travel safety
• Encouragement to view the process as gaining insight into aviation history

Laws and Numbers

• Upcoming section: Focus on laws and important numerical data
• Example: 0.55 pounds
  • Minimum weight for drone registration in the U.S.
  • Most consumer drones exceed this weight, requiring registration