Plan the flight.
Pass the test.
A flight-plan approach to the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Study the five waypoints, drill a 269-question bank (55 figure-based items, 13 with authentic FAA chart imagery from the current 56-day cycle), then fly a full timed practice exam before the real thing.
From zero to certified
No aviation background needed. Study the modules, drill the question bank until the numbers are automatic, then prove it on a full timed exam.
Understand the airspace you market in
You may never touch the sticks, but knowing how drone operations work lets you brief a pilot, plan listing media, and spot who actually knows the rules.
New here? Skim the roadmap, then take a quick diagnostic to find weak areas. When you are scoring well, fly a full practice exam. Progress saves automatically in this browser.
The Roadmap
Five knowledge domains, in the same shape every time: plain English, what the FAA tests, why it matters in the field, the facts to memorize, and the official source. Mark each one complete to advance your flight progress.
Flashcards
The facts worth knowing cold, pulled from every module. Flip a card, then mark it known or needs work. Filter by topic, or shuffle the deck to break memorized order.
Diagnostic Quiz
A quick 25-question check, drawn fresh and at random from the full bank each time and weighted like the real exam. Take it cold to map your gaps, then redraw a new set whenever you want.
The Practice Test
A full dress rehearsal: 60 questions, 120 minutes on the clock, drawn fresh from the bank and weighted to the real exam. Flag questions, jump around with the navigator, and submit when ready. The timer auto-submits at zero.
Get Certified
The official paperwork track, in order. The certificate itself is free. You pay the $175 test fee and $5 per drone to register. Check items off as you complete them.
Cost summary
| Item | Cost | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge test (UAG) | $175 | Per attempt |
| Remote Pilot Certificate | $0 | One time, no expiration |
| Drone registration | $5 / drone | Every 3 years |
| Recurrent training | $0 | Every 24 months |
| Optional prep course | $0-300 | One time |
Realistic minimum to first license: about $180 (test plus one drone), plus whatever you spend on prep. Typical timeline start to license: 4 to 12 weeks.
Readiness
One gauge that pulls together everything: modules studied, flashcards known, your best full practice exam, and the pre-test paperwork. Clear all four and you are cleared for departure.
Glossary
Every Part 107 acronym and term you will encounter on the test or in the field, in plain English. Search by term, expansion, or any word in a definition.
Chart Symbols
Every sectional chart symbol you need for the Part 107 exam, with the visual, what it means, the altitude band where it applies, and whether you need authorization to fly there. Search by name or filter by category.
METAR Decoder
Paste a raw METAR (current-conditions weather report) to see it broken down in plain English, with a Part 107 daytime compliance check. Use it to drill the format before the test, or to read actual weather before a flight.
Sample METAR explained
KCLE 221853Z 18012G18KT 5SM BR BKN010 OVC025 16/14 A2987 RMK AO2
- KCLE: station ID (Cleveland Hopkins).
- 221853Z: the 22nd of the month at 18:53 UTC.
- 18012G18KT: wind from 180 degrees at 12 knots, gusting 18.
- 5SM: 5 statute miles visibility.
- BR: mist.
- BKN010 OVC025: broken clouds at 1,000 ft AGL, overcast at 2,500 ft AGL.
- 16/14: temperature 16 C, dewpoint 14 C.
- A2987: altimeter setting 29.87 inHg.
TAF Decoder
Paste a raw TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) to see each forecast window broken down in plain English, with a Part 107 go/caution/no-go verdict per window. Use it to drill the format before the test, or to plan flight time around the green windows.
LAANC Check
Answer four quick questions about a planned flight and find out whether LAANC, DroneZone, or no authorization is needed. Use it to drill airspace decisions for the exam, or as a pre-flight sanity check.
Resources
The official FAA documents, recommended gear (when affiliate links land), recommended books, and other training services. FlightPlan is and will remain free; affiliate links help cover the cost of running the site without putting anything behind a paywall.
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