Innovative Drone Institute does not charge any student any additional fees beyond the initial enrollment. There is, however, a fee paid to PSI when the student schedules to take their FAA exam. The FAA has designated PSI Testing Centers as the only authorized proctor for the FAA Part 107 (Aeronautical Knowledge) Exam. PSI has hundreds of locations across the country, and the test must be taken at one of their locations. PSI will charge the student a fee (currently $175) for taking this exam. This money goes directly to PSI Testing Centers. Innovative Drone Institute is not associated with PSI and does not receive any monies from this fee. However, with our Pass On First Attempt Guarantee, Innovative Drone Institute is so sure our students will be properly prepared to take this exam, we will reimburse directly to the student their $175 PSI fee if they fail the exam on their first attempt.

We monitor FAA updates daily and revise curriculum within 5 business days of any change. Your students will always learn current standards.

The Custom Program model will utilize your existing LMS system, and we will work with your technical team to assure it is fully integrated. The Revenue Share and Annual License models utilize Innovate Drone Institute's LMS system.

We provide student email support, technical assistance, and ongoing curriculum updates. Response times average around 2 hours. We will also be able to provide assistance via phone or virtual meeting where support requires additional assistance.

Yes, you need an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate to fly drones for any commercial purpose, including photography, real estate, or for anything that promotes or benefits a business or organization.

You need to be at least 16 years old, pass the FAA Part 107 aeronautical knowledge exam, and complete a background check through the TSA.

You must be at least 16 years old to receive Part 107 certification, although you can take the exam at age 14 with proper preparation.

You can fly recreationally under FAA recreational rules provided you have passed the TRUST test and earned a TRUST certificate, but any commercial use requires Part 107 certification, including selling photos or providing services for compensation or barter.

Recreational flying is for fun with basic safety rules, while commercial flying requires FAA Part 107 certification and allows you to earn money from drone operations.

No. Our Part 107 Remote Pilot Prep Course is just as the name implies. It prepares you to take the FAA Aeronautical Exam. The FAA Aeronautical Exam is quite difficult, so much so that it would be impossible for anyone without prior aviation knowledge to pass it without proper preparation. That's where our Prep Course comes in. We provide you everything you need properly prepare for the exam through lessons, quizzes, exams and practical exams. We even offer a guarantee that if you take our course and complete all our requirements, we'll rebate you the $175 PSI fee if you fail to pass on your first attempt

The Part 107 Aeronautical Knowledge exam is challenging. It requires a passing score of 70% or higher and covers complex aviation topics like airspace, reading aeronautical charts, and weather. Without prior aviation experience, it would be almost impossible for someone to pass this exam without proper preparation. The FAA recommends at least 20 hours of study prior to taking the exam.

Take a comprehensive prep course that covers all exam topics systematically, rather than trying to self-study from scattered online resources and FAA materials.

Yes, many people pass without prior aviation experience, provided they take the time to learn the concepts. This normally requires comprehensive training covering regulations and topics that aren't normally intuitive to beginners.

After passing the exam, certification typically takes 2-6 weeks for FAA processing, though you can start commercial operations once your temporary certificate is issued by the FAA.

Yes, certification opens commercial opportunities in photography, videography, real estate, surveying, agriculture, and inspection services that can quickly recover the investment cost.