A Story-Driven Approach to FAA UAS Test Prep — 2025 Edition with Full Practice Test
The FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate is required to fly drones commercially in the United States. Whether you are a photographer, inspector, agricultural operator, or contractor — if you are getting paid to fly, you need this certification. Maxwell Pepper's FAA Part 107 Study Guide follows Viper, a drone pilot in elite tactical training, as he navigates real missions that teach every knowledge area the FAA tests. It is the most engaging way to pass the exam on your first attempt.
All classes of airspace A through G, associated altitude limits, pilot requirements, and how to determine where you can legally fly.
Part 107 rules in plain language: registration, operating limitations, waivers, and the specific restrictions every drone pilot must know.
Reading METARs, TAFs, and sectional charts. Understanding ceiling, visibility, wind, and how weather affects drone operations.
Weight and balance fundamentals, performance charts, and emergency procedures.
How to operate near airports, LAANC authorization, and ATC communication basics relevant to Part 107 pilots.
The latest FAA Remote ID rules, compliance requirements, and operational impact.
Requirements for flying at night, waiver categories, and documentation for non-standard operations.
The FAA's own study materials read like regulations — because they are regulations. This guide translates all of it into a mission-based story where every chapter puts Viper into a real-world scenario requiring the knowledge being taught. You learn airspace by flying through it in the story, not by memorizing diagrams.