Part 107 Recurrent Test

The Part 107 recurrent knowledge test is required every 24 months to keep your Remote Pilot Certificate current. If you hold a Part 107 certificate and fly drones commercially or for other compensated work, you must pass the recurrent test before your certificate expires. This free practice quiz helps you prepare with 10 exam-style questions covering the same core areas as the official test—airspace, weather, regulations, operations, and loading & performance—but focused on updates and changes since your initial certification. The real recurrent test is taken online via the FAA’s CATS system at no cost. Use this quiz to gauge your readiness and identify topics to review before you sit for the actual exam.

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What Is the Part 107 Recurrent Test?

The Part 107 recurrent knowledge test is a requirement for remote pilots to maintain their certificate currency. You must complete it every 24 months from the date you passed your initial or previous recurrent test. Unlike the initial exam, the recurrent test is taken online via the FAA’s Computer Assisted Testing Service (CATS) at no fee. It covers the same subject areas—airspace, weather, regulations, operations, and loading & performance—but focuses on updates, rule changes, and current best practices to ensure you stay informed and compliant.

Who Needs to Take the Recurrent Test?

Anyone who holds a Remote Pilot Certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 107
Commercial drone operators who fly for hire or other compensated work
Pilots who want to maintain their Part 107 privileges beyond the 24-month window

Initial vs. Recurrent Test: Key Differences

Feature	Initial Test	Recurrent Test
Format	Proctored in-person at testing center	Online via CATS
Fee	$175	Free
Questions	60	40
Duration	2 hours	Varies
Frequency	Once	Every 24 months

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1. A remote pilot is reviewing updated airspace information and sees that LAANC now provides near-real-time authorization for operations in certain controlled airspace. In which scenario does LAANC NOT provide automatic approval?

A. Operating at or below the FAA-published altitude ceiling in a LAANC-enabled Class D area B. Requesting authorization above the FAA-published altitude ceiling in a LAANC-enabled area C. Operating in Class G airspace near a LAANC-enabled airport D. Flying below 200 feet AGL in a LAANC-enabled Class E surface area

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LAANC provides near-real-time authorization for operations at or below the published UAS Facility Map altitude ceilings. Requests above those ceilings require further FAA review and are not automatically approved through LAANC.

2. A remote pilot wants to operate a small UAS in airspace where a temporary flight restriction (TFR) has been issued for a VIP movement. What must the pilot do?

A. Proceed with the flight as long as operations remain below 400 feet AGL B. Contact the local FSDO for a verbal authorization C. Do not operate within the TFR unless specifically authorized to do so D. Fly only at the outer edges of the TFR boundary

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TFRs impose temporary restrictions that all aircraft, including small UAS, must comply with. Operating within an active TFR without specific authorization is a violation of federal regulations and could pose a serious safety and security risk.

3. A remote pilot is reviewing a METAR that includes the remark "A02 SLP135." What does "A02" indicate about the weather reporting station?

A. The station is an automated observation with a precipitation discriminator B. The station reports visibility only up to 2 statute miles C. The station is staffed by a certified weather observer D. The station measures wind speed but not direction

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"A02" in a METAR remark indicates the report comes from an automated station equipped with a precipitation discriminator, meaning it can differentiate between types of precipitation such as rain and snow.

4. During preflight planning, a remote pilot reviews a convective SIGMET. What type of hazardous weather does this specifically warn about?

A. Sustained surface winds greater than 30 knots B. Widespread fog reducing visibility below 1 statute mile C. Thunderstorms, tornadoes, and large hail D. Freezing rain and moderate icing conditions

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Convective SIGMETs are issued for severe weather events associated with convective activity, including severe thunderstorms (surface winds ≥ 50 knots or hail ≥ ¾ inch), tornadoes, and embedded thunderstorms. These conditions pose extreme hazards to all aircraft.

5. Under current Part 107 regulations, what must a remote pilot do to maintain the operational privileges of their certificate?

A. Log at least 3 hours of UAS flight time every 12 months B. Pass a recurrent knowledge test or complete recurrent online training every 24 calendar months C. Complete a biennial flight review with a certified flight instructor D. Submit an operational summary to the FAA annually

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To maintain the ability to exercise the privileges of a remote pilot certificate, the holder must pass a recurrent knowledge test at an approved testing center or complete the FAA's online recurrent training course every 24 calendar months.

6. Under the Remote ID rule, which of the following small UAS operations does NOT require Remote ID broadcast?

A. A commercial mapping operation over a rural farm B. A recreational flight in a public park by a Part 107 pilot C. A small UAS flying within an FAA-recognized identification area (FRIA) without Remote ID equipment D. A delivery drone operating over suburban neighborhoods

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Small UAS operating within an FAA-recognized identification area (FRIA) are exempt from the Remote ID broadcast requirement. Outside of FRIAs, all UAS must broadcast Remote ID information through either a standard or broadcast module.

7. A remote pilot's small UAS is involved in an incident where the drone strikes a parked car, causing $700 in damage. No injuries occurred. Is the pilot required to report this to the FAA?

A. No, because no person was injured B. No, because the damage is below the $1,000 reporting threshold C. Yes, because the damage to property other than the UAS exceeds $500 D. Yes, but only if the damage exceeds $1,000

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Under 14 CFR §107.9, a remote pilot must report to the FAA within 10 days any operation that results in serious injury, loss of consciousness, or damage to any property other than the small UAS of at least $500.

8. A remote pilot operating at night observes that the anti-collision light on the UAS has become intermittent and dim. What action should the pilot take?

A. Continue the flight since partial lighting meets the regulatory requirement B. Reduce altitude to below 100 feet AGL and continue the mission C. Land the UAS as soon as practicable and address the lighting issue before further flight D. Switch to daytime visual scanning procedures and continue

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Part 107 requires anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles during night operations. If the lighting system is malfunctioning, the remote pilot should land as soon as practicable since the aircraft no longer meets the regulatory requirement for night flight.

9. A remote pilot is conducting an infrastructure inspection and needs to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) to complete the survey. What is required under Part 107?

A. BVLOS operations are permitted if a visual observer maintains sight of the UAS at all times B. BVLOS operations always require a Part 107 waiver, regardless of visual observers C. BVLOS is permitted as long as the pilot uses first-person-view (FPV) goggles D. BVLOS operations are permanently prohibited under Part 107

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Under Part 107, the UAS must remain within visual line of sight of the remote pilot or a visual observer who is in direct communication with the pilot. If neither can maintain visual contact, a waiver for BVLOS operations is required.

10. A remote pilot is preparing for a flight at a location that is 5,000 feet above sea level on a day when the temperature is 95°F. How does this environment affect the UAS?

A. The UAS will perform the same as at sea level since electric motors are unaffected by altitude B. The high density altitude reduces propeller efficiency, requiring more power to maintain stable flight C. Higher altitude improves performance because there is less air resistance D. Temperature has no effect on UAS performance at any altitude

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High elevation combined with high temperature creates a high density altitude environment with significantly reduced air density. Propellers generate less thrust in thinner air, so the UAS requires more power to hover and maneuver, which reduces overall performance and flight time.

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Part 107 Recurrent Test

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Initial vs. Recurrent Test: Key Differences

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