REVISED and UPDATED with the new rules, including Remote ID, Operations Over People and Night Operations, a new FAA sample test, and larger print so it’s easier to read.

The objective of this textbook is to prepare the student for the FAA Remote Pilot Certification (Part §107) exam, by providing an understanding of the areas of study listed in section §107.73, the FAA Remote Pilot Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airman Certification Standards, and the Remote Pilot Knowledge Test Guide. The course includes key sections on reading charts, understanding weather, aeronautical decision-making and UAS inspection and maintenance, along with a large amount of resource study materials.

Table of Contents:

INTRODUCTION

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS RELATING TO SMALL UAS OPERATING PRIVILEGES, LIMITATIONS AND FLIGHT OPERATION

AIRSPACE, OPERATING REQUIREMENTS, OBSTACLE CLEARANCE, AND FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

OFFICIAL SOURCES OF WEATHER AND EFFECTS OF WEATHER ON SMALL UAS PERFORMANCE

SMALL UAS LOADING AND PERFORMANCE

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

DETERMINING PERFORMANCE OF SMALL UAS

PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

AERONAUTICAL DECISION MAKING AND JUDGMENT (ADM)

AIRPORT OPERATIONS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES

NIGHT OPERATIONS

PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS

THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS

ANSWER KEYS

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

This edition also includes new and revised material based on feedback from our students. An online video course presentation of this material is available at TheDroneProfessor.com. Students passing the FAA exam using this material report an average grade of 88% (70% is passing).

Understanding it the pathway to Knowledge, and

KNOWLEDGE IS THE FOUNDATION OF SAFETY