UAS Part 107: How I Got Certified, Start to Finish
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I also used Drone Pilot Ground School, but good lord, he needs to get a pop filter. I had to download all the videos and edit the audio to get rid of the pops as it would just drive me crazy. If he wants, I will be happy to edit the audio to his videos because for $300 it was pretty awful quality.
Ed Ricker Vlogs do you need to have experience with a drone to take the test or can you pass the test and than get a drone?
Hector, nope, no experience with the drone needed. Pretty funny considering that probably has one of the biggest impacts on safety and precautions. Oh well!
I agree, Adam. Hopefully he'll re-record especially as he needs to update his video with future FAA regulation revisions.
Adam, I spoke with him and he's actually in the process of re-recording all of the videos, and the amount of videos will be going from 35ish to about 75 with better audio/video quality and branching away from the powerpoint slides. The new format will go live in February with new practice questions as well.
I spent a total of $25 on study materials
2 paid test prep apps, 1 free, the FAA study guide, and watching several videos on areas I didn't fully understand. Scored 95% on the first try.
Which test preps are they?
Kenneth Princesa 3DR (free), Remote Pilot for Android, and AirFX for iPhone.
Kenneth Princesa facebook.com/groups/543875692958590/?ref=share
Thanks for the info.
How long did you spend studying tho?
I just passed my test with 85%. Facilitator was very nice and encouraging! I used an app on iPhone called “Prepware Remote Pilot” it cost $4.99 and it helped a lot, was totally worth it for me. Along with other RUclips videos.
I took Drone Pilot Ground school because of your previous video and passed. Then we became friends, then we made videos together, and now I'm commenting on your video! Life's weird.
Best comment ever!
It is a small world!
Lol the 30 questions were a joke, I don't see why y'all need a ground school
Chris is here too! Woo! Love both youtube channels :D
Ok, well I just happened on ur channel, and happen to be looking to take 107, CHRIS,. The Mavic pro by dji was what I been saving g for for ever, I love that thing, I know about the mavi 2, not in my price range, then I saw a clip of a couple going up the West coast and parrot gave them a drone to use and it blew me away. I know these aren't the drones you guys use, can you help me out, that my price range, should I keep saving? It's been forever I want my drone. Any advice? I see all the jokes coming. That's why I NEVER Comment, this is very important to me. Thank you, I will subscribe now.
"Hey buddy! You got a license to do that?" "Yes."
If you have not covered these topics yet I would like to suggest two: 1) the LAANC feature of the AirMap app, and commercial drone pilot insurance through membership with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). These would compliment this video which completely addresses other suggestions I provided you earlier. Btw, I am working my way through a Part 107 Exam Prep Course by King Schools. 🤓👍🏼
I highly recommend this! It is super convenient, well organized and fun to do with the whole family; my kids are learning with me chilling on the couch. The course provides a lot more value then just studying for a test and it will continue to be a great refresher and reference; I have not even finished exploring all of it and I am already very happy with their work. Thank you guys!
I'm 16 and Drone pilot ground school gave me a high school scholarship! I will be testing my part 107 tomorrow !!
Edit: just got my 107 !! (:
How difficult was the test... would u say?
@@D-Shuffl3 not too difficult. Make sure you take the practice tests. I personally took all the practice tests offered by DPGS and before taking my actual 107 I was getting 98s on the DPGS tests. Also remember to learn sectional charts. A majority of the test will be sectional charts so ensure that you know them well. If you feel confident and get good scores on the practice tests, and if you feel like you can read and interpret a sectional chart well, you should be perfectly fine. Good luck!!
Ed,
Went to the same school and did great on my knowledge test. Drone Pilot Ground School is the perfect choice for anyone who is serious about flying drones for a living. I just passed the test and look forward to my FAA credentials coming in the mail soon.
Great video.
Thanks, I did drone pilot ground school and passed... could not have passed without them... made a great score.. thanks for your video... wish you would do more like having a drone business tutor class
Ed thank you for posting this. Getting your Part 107 is essential if your using your drone for any time of financial gain. Unfortunately I used Drone Launch Academy - everything was good but their practice tests were way off - I passed but barely. Your training looks excellent ! Keep up the great videos !
I enrolled in ground pilot ground school using your code in August where I passed my test at the Erie International Airport just a couple weeks later. All because I was confronted about making videos for Howard Hanna real estate. Was the best decision I made. My card took two months to get to me as well.
I’m going through that course now. I had originally started with the actual FAA course, but it was tough learning. Drone Pilot Ground School is much easier for people who don’t have any aeronautical experience.
Flying for dummies?
Shill? Is that you, Shill? LOL.
Big J I know it has been a year, but what did you think about it
I have my private pilot license and the process was extremely easy. 2 hours of study plus the test. Much simpler than the PPL written and orders of magnitude simpler than the Instrument written.
People who get them are so damn proud of themselves!!!
I have multiple rigs one that is 30k
Been filming for 15years all over the world. Never I repeat never have I got questions about a 107.
Hey Ed, signed up for DPGS, studied, and passed on the first try with a 92%. Cost was steep but I feel like it is worth the money to have all the info laid out and organized. Plus its a lifetime course and I will need to refer back to it to re-up my licence. Thanks again!
New Regs late September 2018. King Schools does a good job for schooling.
Hi Ed... it looks quite easy to get this permit in US if this is only knowledge test. In my country (Poland) to get UAVO (Unmanned Aerial Veh. Operator) only for VLOS (visual line of sight) flights beside test (incl. extras like flight physics) you need to pass flight test in ATTI mode (!). As a side note, you can not take Mavic to do the test as it flights only in GPS. This flight test requires you to perform predefined flight tracks in 30m x 30m square... like a circle around, hover over the centre pole, flight 8 inside this square, etc.... and this must be done with wind blowing (in ATTI)... so before the test beside studying and practising you have to pray for good, not too windy weather. Thanks for another good video!
I’m 13 but I plan to become a drone pilot lieutenant after high school, this is good information to start
Sounds very similar to ham radio testing. KA7DOG here! I’m an extra class ham radio operator and I appreciate all of the information. I’m going to begin studying for the FAA certification because I’d like to assist local law enforcement with search and rescue.
It also reminds me of having to have a radio operators license to go along with the private pilots' license. Today, no radio license is required!
hi there James, KC2EOT here, Jeff, 73...
Thank you for this video. Very helpful for a newby. I went to the Drone Pilot Ground School website and read that you now have lifetime access to the content. Just thought you’d like to know it’s changed from 5 years to lifetime. Thanks again and love your video contents. Keep up the great work!!
Reminds me of taking the bar exam. Good information. Thank you
It's amazing that the FAA went from the old paper license as with my FAA A&P license to the new plastic license any no picture. The FAA A&P plastic license has an image of an old Boeing 737-200 so outdated.
Ed, you are doing great work and rapidly becoming my go-to-guy...Thank you & Throttle Up !
I thought about upgrading from recreational pilot. Your the first video I watched on the info. Thank you.
Thanks for the great video. Noticed drums and guitars in background. Guitar player here myself from way back in the 80's lol Can't wait to get my license.
I really appreciate the breakdown and the valuable information that you have passed along.
Thanks, Ed, great stuff. I asked about this in a comment on your recent, "Let's Talk" video, and you delivered!
I took a practice test and passed with an 85. I have a maritime captain's license, and a lot of that knowledge helped. I am definitely going to take a course before I go test - I don't just want to pass - I want to know this stuff inside and out.
Thanks again!
What an amazing garden shot at the credits! Very interesting and informative. You have inspired me to seriously consider it. I like the part where you bluffed the cop into taking your side with your card! Quick thinking!
Thanks Ed, is this still current info? or can you now do the test online? Thanks Juan.
Yes you still have to go to an FAA testing facility for the test unfortunately.
Your room looks like one of mine, got guitars and an Alesis DM10 in the corner too... lol
Now I’m getting ready go for my commercial as well. Good video, thanks!
Another suggestion would be having a customized website provided by GoDaddy and other providers so that the drone pilot can assemble a Portfolio of drone flights completed to validate the pilot’s skills, knowledge, and capabilities as well as provide an exclusive URL that can be indicated on any business cards the drone pilot may distribute.
It worked once I typed it out as opposed to copying and pasting. Thanks again; clear concise and informative!
"...although it didn't stop some people"...wink! You are such a hoot!
Very good information. I have several FAA certificates and the test questions you described are typical government test. Well done
Download RPA on IOS, go thru each section 2x read the question once and the answer twice. Take the practice test as long as you pass with a 80 go take the test. The. App is 10 bucks.
My favorite is that people don't realize there is very rarely not any Federal Government document, like the FAA-CT-8080-2H, is online for free.
That's the Gray's Creek Airport! That's where I took my flight instructions for private pilot license!
Not necessarily a certain amount of questions will get a passing grade on every test. That is what i thought when i took the test the first time and got 45 right 15 wrong, 75 %. And failed. I called the testing facility back after figuring this out and they agreed that it seemed as if i should have passed so they gave me the number of the place that scores the test. And they told me that the questions are of different values and that is why 75 % right did not necessarily mean passing, so i learned that and the experience for my $150. Took it two weeks later and passed with flying colors !!
Some good info, thanks! Just starting out on the path since I just recently became aware of the requirements now for earning money from flying since I needed to up my game in my videography business. So many potential customers lost because I couldn't provide aerial footage.
I'm almost overwhelmed by the sheer volume of material that has to be learned. Luckily some transfers over from my army training.
Great video! I really appreciate you sharing this information. Even though I think this whole thing it's ridiculous, I'm glad to see that it CAN be done.
for what some of these drones cost you could get your private pilot license. the toy drones would take a back seat. well worth the effort
Hi Ed! You got such Of great videos man! Very informative and educational. I am going to start studying for the Part 107. I have been putting it off but now that I saw your video I am all in. Thank you for all the great videos. Have a great day!
Ready to test. Nearest testing site is 400 miles away, overnight trip. I will wait.
It looks as though, since you made this video, that Drone Pilot Ground School has made their membership a lifetime access, vs only 5 years. Sweet!
And you're a drummer to boot ... awesome
This was full of great info. Luckily I came across it. And I live in NC so it was extra helpful.
Great video man. Awesome story about the cranky neighbors! I passed the test last week and I have my temporary certificate. Cant wait to get the card and flash that bad boy around ;-)
Great video brother.. just moved back to Fayetteville from Nashville.. Had no clue you were close...
Ed, thanks for the videos they are great and informative. I've started studying for the UAS Part 107 this week, but I'm thinking seriously about signing up for the Drone Pilot Ground School. I believe it will ensure I get all the info needed to pass the test the first time. Again, keep up the videos! Mike Casey
Thanks Ed. This is a very good video on the Part 107 certification process. Airport Manager, ACV
Very useful video. Thanks for taking the time to make it!
great resources, I'm planning to pass mine here in about 2 weeks :)
how'd it go?
the airspace aspect of this probably is the most complex subject for candidates to grasp- Operating control towers are surrounded by a 4 nautical mile (radius) Class D airspace- Class D, becomes class E and G airspace, Class E from 700ft Above ground level and above, but Class G (uncontrolled) from 700 ft AGL and below., within this control tower radius. Why is it still controlled when there is no tower? Because area radar facilities are able to monitor or (protect) the airspace even when the tower is closed for arriving and departing IFR traffic that are still legal to fly into the airspace.
Thank you for making this video. Very personable and informative.
Great video.
Nice to see that the US certification process isn't as hilarious compared to some European countries. In my own country, Belgium, that kind of certification costs around 3000 USD. It includes multiple tests (written and practical). So you actually have to pay a couple of thousands of dollars to a school where you get theoretical and practical classes. When you do your exam you have to perform certain maneuvres in front of an instructor. Drones are put into a weight class which also define the maximum altitude and other rules for that class (flying around buildings, over crowds, etc). You might think that this kind of certification only applies for commercial flying, but no. Recreational pilots can't even fly their drones over an empty piece of public land. The only thing we're allowed to do recreationally is fly our drone over own backyard and under 30ft. If your drone has a camera it also has to be pointed downward to avoid breaking any privacy laws. If you want to fly anywhere else, fly over 30ft of even film ANYTHING, you have to get certified.
I can't wait for my trip to the US later this year, even just flying it on public land will be amazing and a breath of fresh air to me. Overhere it's just a constant pain in the ass because every time you take your drone out you're breaking the law no matter what (unless you like to film your own lawn every day).
He has a nice way to advertise the sponsor :D *THEY NOT PAY ME TO SAY THIS BUT THEY SPONSORED THIS VIDEO* NICE ONE
Actually no, they didn't sponsor the video.
Drone pilot Ground School Is Awesome just passed my exam today studying through them
Need to go school first before Start flying drones
Bass traps in the corners of the room, a set of perhaps Rolands? yea, I know, this is not about that. I play Rolands with SSD Platinum 4. May enroll in the ground school only because your a fellow musician.
Great video. Very informative. Exactly what I wanted to know presented in a pleasant format. I thank you for your work!
part 107 should last 5 yrs like driver licenses...for that amt. of money hell yeah
It's probably because drone laws change a lot faster than automobile laws.
Great video Ed! Just what i needed! Very informative
Very helpful and useful video, thanks for making this. I have only recently acquired one and have found the requirements even for just recreational flying to be a bit more than I had anticipated. Around here where I live, it seems like almost every possible space is within the radius of an airport. I guess I need to finalize registration and figure out how to go through the notification process in order to fly.
I paid nothing and I did the test and I passed! FAA website is free 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Link?
See? Lazaro gets it. No expensive "ground school" needed. As for Noah, not so much. Apparently he can't find the FAA website.
Yup...that's what I'm doing now..FAA has a free study guide on the official government site.
Dont get it when some smart ass comes on here saying ohhhh you can get cheaper, better blah blah.
Well obviously you people dont have a business & dam sure wouldnt haven't a clue how to run one anyways.
It cost money & time to put this stuff together & if some company want to charge a fee good on them they deserve every penny of it.
Dont be so dam hateful people because it will come back & bite you in the ass one day soon.
So Fucking what? What you want a gold fish?
Feel better now telling us that?
Linda Corbet is the FAA person in D.C. who oversees the whole Part 107 program
Soooooo, basically you pay to practice the test. pay to take the test, and if you pass you will have to pay again to take the test every 2 years... also since I would be into fpv I would have to also get a FCC technicians radio license all so I could use a google cardboard style headset to see what my drone sees! all that red tape for a toy?... also it cannot be because there are safety concerns since i can register my drone for $5 and fly the same places as long as i'm not making money which basically comes down to the government just making up another tax. I think i'll pass
The return on the licensing fees after employment outweigh those costs by a long shot.
Sorry but this will be MANDITORY for EVERYONE in the near future. Enjoy your RC Hobby.
I don't see where they get off punishing regular people for the actions of an idiotic minority.
FAA "we're not happy until you're not happy"
Read the Constitution and Bill of Rights. The Federal government does not have the mandate to regulate drones, or most everything else they control. They illegally gave themselves the power to do so, by stealth. A permit fee here, registration there, and before you know it, they take your right from you. Ten years ago, they tried to wipe out model rocketry, by classifying the engine component as an explosive, and thus demanding an explosive permit, and with it, an explosive storage facility, all in costing a couple of thousand dollars, just to possess a $15 rocket motor. Most hobbyists would never even qualify for the explosive permit, let alone afford to do so, thus our hobby was destined to be regulated out of existence. The rocketry organisations fought back. Took the ATF to court. And beat their ass. People have the power, if they can afford to defend their rights. "Oh but its just $5, and I am responsible, doing nothing wrong....." Cowtailing to the government, at any level, is your first step into the slaughter house. Grow some balls, and say no. The government works, 'for us'. When did the mighty United States of America, become scared of their own shadow.......?
Thanks for the info. As of Dec. 2017, the requirement for recreational fliers to register was reinstated.
Lots of helpful info. Thanks for the post.
Thanks for the podcast
You don't need to take any course... Download all of the free information on the FAA's website and start reading. If you have any questions..many of the "paid" courses are all free on RUclips and is all readily available if you need help with airspace or METARS. Don't waste your money.
Great video!
Hay, I just used ur coupon and and paid 250! Thanks!
Super helpful video, I've been putting off looking into this. Really appreciate this!
Just got mine today
I do have one question and that is, what part did you find to be your most challenging?
I'm struggling with weather.
Just signed for for my 107, got 2 weeks to study.
I've got one in Australia. Its called a Remote Pilot's License. But damn, you guys get a card, I got a peice of paper.
If you work for a company its around $3000 cheers from Australia
Great video. Just starting out on P4. Will look into getting license once I get used to it. Subbed.
Nice step by step instructions"!!! I will Subscribe"!!!
Just subscribed to you because of your goddamn voice. it’s STELLAR.
Don’t know if you’ve ever seen Chuck, but your voice sounds like Zachary Levi (Chuck Bartowski) . Great video! Looking to get my license and this is a great video detailing it all.
Very informative, thank you.
Thanks Ed for the info!
Thank you very much Mr. Ricker
UPDATE Sept 2021: FAA Aircraft Dispatcher just took a surprise test !!
Most of THIS TEST, is ALL ABOUT CLASSes of Airspaces. A ridiculous amount.! WHY? IDK. Some frequencies -ATIS etc- - Terrain clearance and THEN? ► what Class AIRSPACE are you in.?> AIRSPACE! Learn the details.!!! The real 'DRONE' questions→ are easily handled. Good luck!
Hey that's cool heh I live in Raleigh. I'm looking at getting my part 107. I work for an engineering company and I want to do aerial photography for them.
Great video ED, THANKS
This was great info. Told me everything I need to know. Thanks!
Well since I know I'm going to be too be busy to do all that. I guess I'm not going to be purchasing my drone this Black Friday. Btw black Fridays prices tend to come back within five months due to the age of the products so I know what I'm doing
Thank you Sir.
Congratulations and Thank you for this information. 😁
Thanks, Ed. It does take a long time to get the hard copy. I took the test in Aug and it is now Nov and still no card. I have the temp though and am making some money. I did all my study from the free online stuff though I would imagine my grade would have been better with the Ground school deal.
Hi Stan, that's definitely longer than normal. Have you logged into iacra.faa.gov/IACRA/Default.aspx recently and checked your status?
No I have not. Everybody said it takes a long time. I will check the site. Thanks, Ed.
It says the status date is 09/22/2017 as received by airman registry so I guess it is still in the works. All looks good on the website.
That's the flight school I go to!
he scored in the high 80s :)
I owe you an apology I totally intended on using your link to sign up for dpgs but my boss paid for it last night on his credit card before I even had a chance to ask him to use your link . Good news is I am now a member and studying for my part 107
Niles Timm, why do you feel that you owe him an apology for not using his affiliate link?? Also why do you feel you need to register your RC copter with the federal government? You got some local beat cops in your area that like to enforce federal law?
Liam Gallagher I had talked with Ed and stated that when I signed up with the class that I would use his link it helps support a youtube channel that I like . And as for registering the drone it has to be registered to qualify for part 107
Great video! Super helpful! Thanks for sharing!
Awesome video. Thanks for the info.
Well done.