Where to take the Part 107 exam

Updated 2026-09-01 · Topic: where to take part 107 exam

The Part 107 knowledge test is not online and not something Learn Sugar administers. You take Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG) in person at an FAA-approved knowledge testing center. Most applicants find and book that seat through PSI, the FAA’s testing vendor.

Official pages (use these, not a blog directory)

Book the test in this order

Create an IACRA profile and obtain an FAA Tracking Number (FTN) before you register for a knowledge test.
In the PSI FAA portal, choose Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG). Similar aviation tests are not substitutes.
Search by city or ZIP, pick a knowledge testing center, date, and time, and pay the amount shown at checkout.
Bring a government-issued photo ID that matches the name on your IACRA / PSI account. Follow that center’s check-in rules.

How much it costs

The FAA says knowledge testing centers charge approximately $175 for the initial aeronautical knowledge test. That is a ballpark—pay the price PSI shows when you book.

Learn about question count, time limit, and pacing in How long is the Part 107 test?

After you pass

You get an Airman Knowledge Test Report. Passing UAG is not the certificate yet.
In IACRA, complete FAA Form 8710-13 (Remote Pilot). When prompted, enter the 17-digit knowledge-test exam ID. The FAA notes it may take up to 48 hours after the test date for the result to appear in IACRA.
TSA security vetting runs after you submit. IACRA emails instructions to print a temporary Remote Pilot Certificate when that step is done. The permanent plastic card is mailed later.

If you already hold a Part 61 certificate

The PSI / UAG exam only applies to first-time Remote Pilots, not you. If you hold a Part 61 pilot certificate and a current flight review, the FAA sends you through FAASTeam online training (ALC-451) and an identity validation appointment—not the UAG knowledge test at a PSI center. Use the “Existing Part 61 Certificate Holders” section on the FAA page above.

Learn Sugar prepares you for UAG. We do not book seats, collect FTNs, or file IACRA for you.

Quick answers

Can I take the Part 107 knowledge test online from home?

No. First-time Remote Pilot applicants take the Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG) test in person at an FAA-approved knowledge testing center. After you hold a Remote Pilot Certificate, recurrent training is a separate online FAA course—not a home version of UAG.

Does Learn Sugar schedule my FAA exam?

No. Learn Sugar is exam prep only. You create an IACRA profile, get an FAA Tracking Number, and book UAG through the FAA’s testing vendor (PSI). Confirm locations, seats, and the price on those official sites.

Do I need an FAA Tracking Number before I book?

Yes. The FAA says to obtain an FTN by creating an IACRA profile before you register for a knowledge test. Use the same legal name you will show on your government-issued photo ID.

I already have a Part 61 pilot certificate. Do I go to PSI?

Usually not for the initial Remote Pilot rating. Current Part 61 pilots who meet the FAA’s flight-review rule complete online training (ALC-451) and an identity check—not the UAG appointment at a knowledge testing center. Follow the Part 61 path on the FAA’s Become a Drone Pilot page.

How much does the UAG test cost?

The FAA says knowledge testing centers charge approximately $175 for the initial aeronautical knowledge test. Pay the amount shown in the PSI checkout when you book—centers set the live price.

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This guide is for testing purposes only. You should reference current regulations and best practices for current information.