Part 107 articles
FAA Part 107 exam prep, rule changes, and remote pilot certification — what to study and how to pass.
The Deer Lift That Cost a Pilot His Certificate — and the Lesson for You
An ag-drone operator's FAA suspension over carrying external loads shows how the rules you study for Part 107 keep applying long after you pass.
Three Students, One Certificate: What Campus Part 107 Tells You
Universities and trade publications are treating Part 107 as an accessible entry credential. Here's what that means for how you should prepare and stay current.
What a Part 107 Certificate Is Actually Worth in 2026
New salary data and a fresh look at the Part 107 pathway show the certificate is a starting point, not a paycheck. Here's how to turn the license into real earnings.
Part 107 Turns Ten — and the Classroom Is Now the Front Door
As the FAA's Part 107 rule marks a decade, the story isn't just how far commercial drones have come — it's how thoroughly the certificate has been absorbed into schools and colleges.
One Certificate, Two Doors: Community Colleges vs. the COA Loophole
As community colleges open Part 107 prep courses, a parallel loophole lets some law enforcement fly without the certificate at all. Here's what both trends mean for pilots.
Part 108 Missed Its Deadline. The Right-of-Way Fight Is Why.
The FAA blew past its own Part 108 deadline, and a core dispute over who yields in shared airspace is the reason. Here's what Part 107 pilots need to watch.
More People Are Taking the Part 107 Test — And More Are Failing
Test volume is climbing while scores slip. Here's what's driving the trend, why it matters for your certificate, and how to prepare so you're not part of the statistic.
The Part 107 Pipeline Is Getting Younger — and More Institutional
A new robotics-education partnership and a state-run training framework signal that Part 107 prep is moving from solo self-study into schools and public programs. Here's what that means for candidates.
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