Studying for the Part 107 Exam
Studying for your Part 107
Below is a list of FAA and third-party tools and resources which may help you prepare for your Part 107 exam. Keep in mind if using a resource that may not be current that regulations are subject to change. We have indicated free resources with an asterisk (*). Drone Park staff are also available to help answer questions about Part 107 regulations and certification!
Online Courses
- Drone Pilot Ground School Links to an external site. is a FAA Part 107 exam prep course.
- Drone Launch Academy Links to an external site.offers a Part 107 prep course which boasts a 7 days to certified program.
- Pilot Institute Links to an external site. contains many different drone courses, including an FAA Part 107 prep course.
- John Peltier’s FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Test Prep Course is an FAA Part 107 prep course run by a former Air Force pilot.
Study Guides
- Northrup Study Guide *
- Rupprecht Law Guide Links to an external site.*
- Remote Pilot Test Prep 2021 on Amazon
- Part 107 Test Cram Sheet Links to an external site. includes updated topics*
- FAA Remote ID Guide Links to an external site. covers new regulations on Remote ID*
Videos
- This Links to an external site.1.5-hour video by Chelsea and Tony goes through most of the topics in the Part 107 exam*
- LinkedIn Links to an external site.- Log in using your Virginia Tech email address to access free courses. Search for "Part 107” videos. *
- The Drone Coach Links to an external site. has a series of videos covering multiple Part 107 topics. *
- Fly 8MA Links to an external site. has videos that cover airspace in-depth. Note these apply to traditional aviation as well as drones. *
- Altitude University Links to an external site. 1.5-hour video covers most Part 107 topics*
- Mr. Mig's Classroom Links to an external site. has helpful weather and sectional chart videos*
Practice Tests
- Pilot Institute Practice Exam *
- Gold Seal Practice Exam *
- FAA Sample Questions *
- Drone Coach Practice Exam *
- Peltier's Practice Exam *
- Rupprecht Law Practice Exam Links to an external site. *
- FAA 100 Question Practice Test Links to an external site. and answer key Links to an external site. *
Additional Resources
You may also find it helpful to review the online Part 107 Recurrent Links to an external site. exam materials and take the tests as practice for your Part 107 initial exam. Note that this exam does not satisfy the requirement for an initial Part 107 exam.
Please let us know if you discover any other Part 107 study resources that should be added to this page: email us at VTdronepark@vt.edu.