The FAA Part 107 exam is the #1 gatekeeper to flying drones professionally. And in 2026, Remote ID and night operations updates make “old advice” risky.

In this episode, we demystify the Part 107 test (it’s a knowledge exam, not a flight test), explain what’s on it, and give you a realistic study strategy you can follow with confidence.

If you’re studying right now, this episode gives you a clear path and a readiness benchmark so you know exactly when to schedule your test.

We cover:

• What the Part 107 exam is (and what it isn’t)
• Who needs Part 107 (business intent = commercial use)
• Test format: 60 questions, 2 hours, 70% to pass (42/60)
• The 5 major categories: regulations, airspace, weather, loading/performance, operations
• 2026 updates: Remote ID + night operations requirements
• Why airspace + sectional charts are the biggest failure point
• Weather essentials: visibility rules, cloud clearances, METAR/TAF decoding
• Density altitude and performance changes
• Why people fail: memorization vs understanding
• Common traps: AGL vs MSL, airspace floor confusion, and “NOT” questions
• The “cheat code” most people miss: the legend in the testing supplement
• A proven study timeline: 2–6 weeks (5–8 hours/week) + readiness benchmark (80–85% on practice tests)

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:16 Part 107 is a knowledge test (not a flight test)
01:45 Who needs Part 107 (business intent)
02:12 Test format + passing score (60 Q / 2 hours / 70%)
02:31 What’s on the exam (5 areas)
02:52 Regulations: Remote ID
03:17 Regulations: Night operations (2026 requirements)
03:48 Airspace + sectional charts (where most people fail)
04:50 Weather: visibility + METAR/TAF
06:01 Loading & performance: density altitude basics
06:41 Operations: CRM + comms basics
07:31 Common traps: AGL vs MSL + “NOT” questions
08:58 Cheat code: testing supplement legend
09:21 Real-world examples: military routes + fog
10:42 Study plan: 2–6 weeks
11:29 Readiness benchmark: 80–85% on practice tests
13:11 Course + pass guarantee

Learn more / training:

Want a structured path with practice tests, audio study, and an AI tutor? Check out our Part 107 course below.

• Part 107 course: https://www.redravenuas.com/part107
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