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FAA Part 107 Pass Rate, Format & Study Guide

A real reference for anyone preparing for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test (Unmanned Aircraft General — Small) — FAA exam — pass rate, retake policy, how it's scored, and a practical study timeline. This is independent reference content, not a sales page: everything below is sourced from FAA Part 107's own certifying body.

What the FAA Part 107 exam is

The Unmanned Aircraft General — Small (UAG) knowledge test has 60 questions and allows 120 minutes; the passing score is 70 percent (PSI UAG applicant information bulletin). The FAA says knowledge testing centers charge about $175 for the initial Part 107 test; the fee is set by the centers and can vary. The FAA has announced that from October 26, 2026 the test also shows new on-screen sectional chart images that are not in the printed testing supplement.

Why it matters

A remote pilot certificate is the FAA credential required to fly small drones for commercial work, and the knowledge test is its first step.

Who this exam is for

Aspiring commercial drone pilots, photographers, surveyors and inspectors, and recreational pilots who want the certificate.

Pass rate

The certifying body does not publicly publish an official pass rate for this exam. Be wary of third-party sites citing a specific number here — treat any pass-rate claim you see elsewhere for this exam as unverified.

If you don't pass — retake policy

A person who fails the initial test must wait 14 calendar days before retaking it (14 CFR 107.71, cited in the FAA airman certification standards).

How it's scored

The passing score for the UAG test is 70 percent correct, and the portal mock uses the same 70 percent. Format: 60 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes. No official pass rate is available for this exam, so none is quoted here.

Format at a glance

Format: 60 multiple-choice questions · 120 minutes · passing score 70 percent · PSI test center
Real exam cost: About $175 at knowledge testing centers (FAA FAQ; set by the centers)

The Unmanned Aircraft General — Small (UAG) knowledge test has 60 questions and allows 120 minutes; the passing score is 70 percent (PSI UAG applicant information bulletin). The FAA says knowledge testing centers charge about $175 for the initial Part 107 test; the fee is set by the centers and can vary. The FAA has announced that from October 26, 2026 the test also shows new on-screen sectional chart images that are not in the printed testing supplement. 60 multiple-choice questions · 120 minutes · passing score 70 percent · PSI test center. The passing score for the UAG test is 70 percent correct, and the portal mock uses the same 70 percent.

Full eligibility requirements and everything the FAA Part 107 study portal includes is on the FAA Part 107 product page.

What each domain actually tests

The portal groups the material into regulations, airspace, weather, loading and performance, and operations, which follow the FAA Airman Certification Standards areas. The real test now includes chart images that the portal mock describes in words.

Eligibility requirements, in full

The FAA sets the eligibility rules for the remote pilot certificate; read the FAA Become a Certificated Remote Pilot page for the current age, English-language and security vetting requirements.

What it actually costs

About $175 for the knowledge test at a testing center per the FAA; recurrent training is free online from the FAA.

Keeping the credential — maintenance & recertification

The FAA requires remote pilots to complete recurrent training every 24 calendar months to stay current; the FAA offers free online recurrent courses.

How to actually prepare

Work through the exam topics one area at a time, finish with timed full-length practice runs of 60 questions in one sitting.

What's changing (2026)

The FAA changes the test and its supplement from time to time, including the chart images announced for October 26, 2026. Check the FAA testing pages before you sit the test.

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