If you hold a private pilotās license (PPL) with a current Part 61 certification, you're in luck š .
The FAA has a streamlined process to add a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate for commercial drone operationsāno Part 107 Knowledge Exam required! āļø Hereās your step-by-step guide:
š Your Step-by-Step Guide to the Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate:
š Take the Part 107 sUAS Initial Course (ALC-451) on FAAās FAASTeam Website
- This free online course is designed specifically for certificated pilots and is available through the FAAās FAASTeam website.Ā StartĀ HereĀ onĀ FAASTeam.
- Covers Part 107 essentials: drone operating limitations, airspace classifications, flight operations, and crew responsibilities.
NOTE: Taking Quantum Dynamicsā Part 107 courseĀ will cover all you need for the ALC-451 and get you up to speed with drone-specific regulations in a fast-paced, engaging format! This path enables you to leverage your existing aviation knowledge to expand into commercial drone operations quickly and confidently.
š Pass the Course Exam
- Complete the ALC-451 course exam to earn your certificate of completion.
- This test ensures you understand the differences between drone and manned aircraft regulations.
š Apply via IACRA ā Complete FAA Form 8710-13 š
- Log intoĀ IACRAĀ and submit Form 8710-13 for your remote pilot certificate.Ā AccessĀ IACRAĀ Here.
- Upload your ALC-451 completion certificate.
- Specify that youāre a certificated pilot under FAR Part 61 and include your airman certificate number.
š¬ FAA Application Review & Approval ā
- The FAA will review your application. Upon approval, youāll receive aĀ temporary certificateĀ electronically, followed by the official certificate by mail.
āļø Why This Path is Simpler for Private Pilots With your knowledge of airspace, regulations, and flight operations, thereās no need for the standard Knowledge Exam. This process leverages your current expertise, making it quick to add commercial drone operations to your skill set!
Don't have a current Part 61?
If your Part 61 certification is not current, you'll need to pass the standard Part 107 Knowledge Exam at an FAA-approved testing center.
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