FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot Prep

Master the foundational aeronautical knowledge and regulatory standards required to earn your FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.

Aligned directly with the Federal Aviation Administration Airman Certification Standards, this comprehensive prep course provides in-depth instruction on all domains tested on the Part 107 Remote Pilot exam. Students master National Airspace System classifications, sectional chart interpretation, aviation weather reports, aerodynamic performance, and crew resource management. Upon completion, candidates are fully prepared to pass the FAA Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG) knowledge exam and conduct safe, compliant commercial drone operations. Every lesson includes tutor notes, a video, a hands-on lab, exercises and a 12-question quiz you must pass at 80%, followed by a pooled final exam and free and paid practice tests. Erudex is independent and not affiliated with Federal Aviation Administration.

120h Certificate available

FAA Part 107Commercial DroneAviation RegulationsSectional Charts

Curriculum

One complete track with its own final exam and certificate.

8 modules aligned to the official exam/course outline, with a pooled final exam (80% to pass).

Examine the core regulatory framework governing commercial small unmanned aircraft systems

1.1 Overview of Part 107 Applicability and Remote Pilot Eligibility Lab75 min
1.2 Small UAS Registration, Marking, and Remote ID Compliance Lab75 min
1.3 Operating Limitations, Daylight Hours, and Visual Line of Sight Lab75 min
1.4 Operations Over People, Moving Vehicles, and at Night Lab75 min
1.5 Certificate of Waiver Application Procedures and Safety Justifications Lab75 min

You will learn to

Interpret and adhere to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 107 rules and waiver processes.
Decode sectional aeronautical charts to identify airspace classifications, flight restrictions, and navigation obstacles.
Analyze official aviation weather reports and forecasts including METARs, TAFs, and graphic weather products.
Calculate drone weight, balance, center of gravity, and aerodynamic limits to ensure safe operational performance.
Apply aeronautical decision-making, physiological safety considerations, and emergency protocols to unmanned aircraft flights.

Prerequisites

• Must be at least 16 years of age and able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
• Basic numeracy skills for distance, time, and weight-and-balance calculations using a standard calculator.

Format

40 lessons · ~120 hours · 80-question exam

Careers this prepares you for

Commercial Drone Pilot

How you study

Every lesson pairs an in-depth video with written notes, key takeaways, a hands-on lab, exercises and a quiz. Work at your own pace, then sit the final examination for your Erudex certificate.

FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot Prep

Curriculum

Module 1Module 1: 14 CFR Part 107 Regulations and Operating Rules

Module 2Module 2: Airspace Classification and Operating Requirements

Module 3Module 3: Sectional Aeronautical Chart Interpretation

Module 4Module 4: Aviation Weather Theory and Phenomena

Module 5Module 5: Aviation Weather Reports, Forecasts, and Briefings

Module 6Module 6: Loading, Balance, and sUAS Aerodynamics

Module 7Module 7: Airport Operations, Radio Communications, and Emergency Procedures

Module 8Module 8: Aeronautical Decision-Making, Human Factors, and Maintenance

Careers this prepares you for

How you study