FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)RegulationsEasy
A 15-year-old high school student with excellent flying skills wants to earn a Remote Pilot Certificate so she can legally fly her drone for a paid photography job under Part 107. According to 14 CFR Part 107, what disqualifies her from obtaining the certificate right now?
- AShe does not hold a private pilot certificate as a prerequisite
- BShe has not completed a minimum of 40 hours of supervised flight time
- CShe has not reached the minimum age of 16 required to hold a Remote Pilot Certificate
- DShe has not passed an FAA medical examination
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. She has not reached the minimum age of 16 required to hold a Remote Pilot Certificate
14 CFR 107.61 requires an applicant to be at least 16 years old to be issued a Remote Pilot Certificate. There is no flight-hour requirement, no prior pilot certificate, and no FAA medical exam needed for Part 107.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A private pilot certificate is not a prerequisite for a Remote Pilot Certificate.
- B. Part 107 has no minimum flight-hour requirement for certification.
- D. Part 107 requires only self-certification of physical/mental fitness, not an FAA medical exam.
Remote Pilot Certificate Eligibility
The basic requirements a person must meet under 14 CFR 107.61 to be issued a Remote Pilot Certificate with a small UAS rating.
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Must read, speak, write, and understand English
- Must be in a physical/mental condition to safely operate a sUAS
- Must pass the initial aeronautical knowledge test
Memory trick: 'ALEK' — Age, Language, English self-fitness, Knowledge test