The sUAS Guide Issue 02, July 2016 | Page 32

Here is what the FAA has to say about the requirements and the process

Becoming a Remote Pilot in the USA

This information will be effective on August 29, 2016

Here you will find:

Instructions for first-time remote pilots

Instructions for part 61 pilot certificate holders

Relevant quick links for remote pilot certification

Relevant documents for remote pilot certification

For more information about the NEW Small UAS Rule (Part 107), please see:

Summary of the Small UAS Rule (PDF)

Advisory Circular – How to Use the Rule (PDF)

Complete Text of the Small UAS Rule

See the original webpage at http://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/fly_for_work_business/becoming_a_pilot/

http://jrupprechtlaw.com/get-faa-drone-pilot-license-first-time-current-pilots


First-Time Pilots

To become a pilot you must:

• Be at least 16 years old

• Be able to read, speak, write, and understand
English (exceptions may be made if the person is
unable to meet one of these requirements for a
medical reason, such as hearing impairment)

• Be in a physical and mental condition to safely
operate a small UAS

• Pass the initial aeronautical knowledge exam at
an FAA-approved knowledge testing center

Pilot certificate Requirements:

• Must be easily accessible by the remote pilot
during all UAS operations

• Valid for 2 years – certificate holders must pass a
recurrent knowledge test every two years

Application Process

1. Schedule an appointment with a Knowledge
Testing Center (KTC), which administer initial and
recurrent FAA knowledge exams

a. View the list of Knowledge Testing Centers
(PDF) to find one near you.

b. Applicants must bring government-issued
photo ID to their test