Test guide · checked November 2026
The Part 107 knowledge test, in plain English
The Part 107 knowledge test is the FAA's Unmanned Aircraft General, Small (UAG) exam. You take it on a computer at a PSI testing center: 60 scored multiple-choice questions plus 5 unscored ones, 2 hours, and 70 percent to pass. Pass it, apply in IACRA, clear the TSA check, and you hold a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating.
| Test | Unmanned Aircraft General, Small (UAG), taken at an FAA-approved PSI testing center |
|---|---|
| Questions | 60 scored + 5 unscored, multiple choice with three options |
| Time | 2 hours |
| Passing score | 70 percent |
| Who can take it | At least 16 years old, able to read, speak, write and understand English, in a physical and mental condition to fly safely |
| If you fail | Retest after 14 days (PSI bulletin) |
| Staying current | Free online recurrent training every 24 calendar months (14 CFR 107.65) |
Sources (checked 2026-11-14): PSI UAG Information Bulletin; FAA, Become a Certificated Remote Pilot; 14 CFR Part 107.
What does each test area cover?
The PSI bulletin splits the UAG into five areas. The weights tell you where the points are: regulations alone are almost half the test. Sectional Cue builds every 60-question rehearsal on the same split.
| Area | Share | Questions in 60 | What it covers | Guides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulations | 48% | 29 | Certification, recency, operating limits, night, people, vehicles, registration, Remote ID, waivers | Operating rules, practice |
| Airspace and requirements | 20% | 12 | Airspace classes, authorization, special use airspace, TFRs, reading sectional charts | Airspace classes, practice |
| Operations | 25% | 15 | Airports and radio, Chart Supplement, decision-making, crew, physiology, maintenance, emergencies | Airport operations, practice |
| Weather | 5% | 3 | Sources of weather, METAR and TAF, effects of weather on performance | METAR, practice |
| Loading and performance | 2% | 1 | Weight and balance, load factor, performance limits | Load factor |
The FAA's Airman Certification Standards for small UAS list the same knowledge in more detail, task by task. See Part 107 ACS knowledge areas for how to use it as a checklist.
How do I sign up for the test?
First create a profile in the FAA's IACRA system to get an FAA Tracking Number (FTN). Then book the UAG test with PSI, the FAA's testing provider, and pick a testing center. Bring the identification the PSI bulletin asks for on the day. PSI sets the test fee, so check the current amount when you book. The step-by-step route is in how to get a Part 107 certificate, and the ID, supplies and retake rules are in Part 107 test day.
What happens on test day?
You sit the test on a computer at the PSI center. Chart, weather and airport questions refer to figures from the FAA testing supplement, FAA-CT-8080-2H, and some questions now carry their own images. You have 2 hours for 65 questions, which works out to a little under 2 minutes each, so the clock is rarely the problem. The common way to lose points is a careless read: an altitude in MSL compared with a limit in AGL, or a Class E floor misread. The common mistakes guide walks through these traps with examples.
The testing supplement and chart images
Chart, weather and airport questions refer to figures in FAA-CT-8080-2H. The FAA's October 2026 testing advisory says the UAG test began embedding images in questions on October 26, 2026, and that printed supplements remain available at test centers. Learn to read any sectional, not just the supplement pages. The supplement guide shows which kinds of figures matter for Part 107, and the free chart lessons let you practice on three of them.
How is the test scored, and what if I fail?
You need 70 percent of the scored questions. The 5 unscored questions are mixed in and you cannot tell which they are, so answer every question as if it counts. After the test you get an Airman Knowledge Test Report with your score and codes for the subject areas of questions you missed; use those codes to target your review. If you do not pass, the PSI bulletin says you can retest after 14 days. Sources: PSI UAG bulletin; ACS guide.
After you pass
You apply for the remote pilot certificate through IACRA (FAA Form 8710-13), which triggers a TSA security check. When it clears, the FAA emails instructions for printing a temporary certificate, and the permanent card follows by mail. Keep the certificate with you whenever you fly. Register any drone you fly under Part 107 and fly it with Remote ID. Sources: FAA remote pilot certification page; 14 CFR Parts 48, 89 and 107. See drone registration and Remote ID.
How do I stay current?
The certificate does not expire, but under 14 CFR 107.65 you may only act as remote pilot in command if you completed the free online recurrent training within the previous 24 calendar months. The course is on FAASafety.gov and you do not go back to a test center. Details in Part 107 recurrent training.
How long should I study?
That depends on how much aviation you already know. If you can study every day, the two-week plan covers every area in proportion to its weight. If you have more time, use the four-week plan. Either way, finish with timed 60-question rehearsals and review every miss.
Next steps
- How to get the certificate, step by step
- Test day: fee, ID and retakes
- A two-week study plan
- Part 107 glossary
- Recurrent training
- All Part 107 guides
Study the charts on your phone
Sectional Cue has 1150+ original questions with explanations, 27 FAA figures you can tap to read, and timed 60-question rehearsals. About 152 questions and three chart lessons are free.