The FAA Part 107 exam, explained
The FAA Part 107 knowledge test — officially the Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG) exam — is what you pass to earn a Remote Pilot Certificate. Here's exactly what it covers, how it's scored, and how long it takes to get ready.
60
questions
multiple choice, 3 options each
120 min
time limit
about 2 minutes per question
70%
to pass
42 of 60 correct
$175
exam fee
paid at a PSI test center
What the exam covers
Every test pulls questions from a large FAA database, structured around five areas and weighted per the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS UA.I–UA.V). Much of it is general aviation knowledge, not just drone mechanics.
Regulations
15–25% of the examThe rules of Part 107 — certification, the 400 ft AGL limit, visual line of sight, Remote ID, operations over people, night operations, waivers, and accident reporting.
Airspace & Requirements
15–25% of the examReading sectional charts, identifying controlled vs. uncontrolled airspace (Classes B, C, D, E, G), airspace boundaries, and getting authorization via LAANC. Often the section pilots find hardest.
Weather
11–16% of the examHow weather affects sUAS performance, plus decoding standard aviation weather reports — METARs (current) and TAFs (forecasts) — and concepts like stability, fronts, and density altitude.
Loading & Performance
7–11% of the examHow weight, balance, and center of gravity affect flight, load factor, stalls, and how temperature/altitude (density altitude) change performance.
Operations
35–45% of the examAeronautical decision-making, crew resource management, preflight checklists, emergency procedures, radio/airport awareness, physiology, and maintenance — the largest share of the exam.
How long it takes to study
The FAA suggests roughly 20 hours — but it depends on your background.
Prior aviation experience
8–15 hours
Mostly brushing up on the drone-specific Part 107 deltas — Remote ID, operations over people, sUAS operating limits.
Starting from scratch
20–30 hours
Sectional charts and weather decoding take time to fully grasp. Consistency beats cramming.
A plan that works
Study 20–30 minutes a day over about 30 days, then save the last few days for full-length timed practice exams. Aim to consistently score 85% or higher on practice before you spend the $175 to test for real — which is exactly the bar Checkride107's readiness gate holds you to.
Build the knowledge — and prove you're ready
An AI-assisted FAA Part 107 (UAG) knowledge-test simulator: blueprint-weighted 60-question timed exams, a citation-backed question bank, adaptive spaced-repetition study, and per-topic readiness analytics.
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