Online Recurrent Training Requirement

In plain language

Instead of taking an in-person test every 24 months, you can now complete free online training on the FAASTeam website to keep your remote pilot certificate current. This training includes night operations.

Requirement as structured

Remote pilots must complete online recurrent training, which includes an operation at night knowledge area, to maintain currency.

Original regulatory text

The final rule updates the initial Remote Pilot knowledge test to include an operation at night knowledge area. Additionally, the final rule replaces the requirement to complete an in-person recurrent test every 24 calendar months. The updated requirement is for remote pilots to complete online recurrent training which will include an operation at night knowledge area. The online recurrent training will be offered free of charge to remote pilots beginning April 6, 2021. In addition, small UAS operators must have their remote pilot certificate and identification in their physical possession when operating, ready to present to authorized individuals upon request. There are multiple training options, depending on your current status: - If you do not hold a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate you must: - Take the UAS Initial Aeronautical Knowledge Test. Schedule the knowledge test at the Airman Certificate Testing Service ( ACTS ) through PSI Exams , fee required. - Current Part 61 certificate holders: - Take the Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Initial (ALC-451) online course available on the FAA Safety Team ( FAASTeam ) website at no cost. - Part 107 remote pilots who are also certificated and current under Part 61: - Take the Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Recurrent (ALC-515) online course on the FAA Safety Team ( FAASTeam ) website at no cost. - All individuals who hold a Part 107 remote pilot certificate (regardless of currency): - Take the Part 107 Small UAS Recurrent Non-Part 61 Pilots (ALC-677) online course available on the FAA Safety Team ( FAASTeam ) website at no cost. Resources For additional information about the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Over People Final Rule, go to: - Executive Summary ( PDF ) - Final Rule ( PDF ) - Remote ID Overview - UAS Declaration of Compliance System Last updated: Thursday, November 10, 2022

Applies when

country

United States

operation

Part 107 small UAS operation

operation regime

part_107

aircraft category

small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)

regulatory category

General