Initial Certification for Non-Part 61 Pilots

In plain language

If you don't have a drone license yet, you must schedule and pay for the initial knowledge test through PSI Exams.

Requirement as structured

Individuals without a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate must take and pass the UAS Initial Aeronautical Knowledge Test at an authorized testing center.

Original regulatory text

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.

Applies when

country

United States

operation

Part 107 small UAS operation

pilot status

non-part-61

operation regime

part_107

aircraft category

small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)

regulatory category

General