FAQs

On this page, you'll find answers to the most common questions asked about our Prep Course. If, after reviewing, you still have a question that hasn't been answered, please hit the "Email Me" button at the bottom of the page and email your question directly.

1. Who should take this drone course?

Anyone who is interested in or enjoys flying drones should take this course. While the course is designed to assist the drone pilot in preparing for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification and flying commercially, even if you only fly recreationally, you'll benefit from what this course has to offer.

2. Who needs a FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification?

The FAA requires anyone who flies a drone for commercial purposes in the United States to obtain a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification.

3. Do I need a FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification if I only fly my drone recreationally?

The FAA does not require recreational drone fliers to obtain a FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification. They are allowed to fly under an Exception for Recreational Fliers. However, if you fly your drone for anything other than recreational, including for the purpose of promoting any business (including influencers on YouTube or social media) you would be required to obtain your Part 107 certification. Regardless of your original intent for flying a drone, money making opportunities arise from time to time and you'll want to be ready to capture those opportunities. In addition, obtaining a Part 107 Certification will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to fly your drone safely and legally.

4. What does this course cover?

Our course is designed to provide comprehensive coverage of all the necessary topics for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot exam. It includes such topics as regulations, airspace, weather, loading and performance, and operations. We accomplish this by utilizing innovative teaching methods to provide technical and theoretical knowledge, along with quizzes, exam and practice exams that help you prepare.

5. What do I need to do to earn my FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification?

To earn your FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification you must do two things: 1. you must pass a FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Exam, and 2. you must pass a background check.

6. If I take this course, will I automatically have my FAA Remote Pilot Certification?

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

7. What will it cost to earn my FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification?

There is the fee for a prep course, plus the fee for taking the FAA Exam. Let's break that down a little further. The price for our course is $159 (less any applicable coupons). The fee to take the FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Exam is $175. That fee is paid directly to PSI Testing Centers for proctoring the FAA Exam.

8. How does the cost of Innovative Drone Institute's Prep Course compare to other prep courses offered on the internet?

Innovative Drone Institute has priced its course competitively. You'll find that most prep classes are priced around $159. You'll also see that many websites claim their standard price to be much higher (i.e., $299 or higher), but those websites have them consistently showing as a sale at the reduced price. Don't be fooled. Just because it looks like the original price was slashed doesn't mean you're getting a deal. We just prefer to be upfront on the price of our classes. We do, however, offer a 10% coupon off the price of your first course by subscribing to our site.

9. Why should I take an Innovative Drone Institute course over all the others that are available?

We utilize a unique teaching method that we believe provides greater retained knowledge than some of the other available courses. We utilize slide decks with voice over narration. Some courses utilize video instruction. The advantage with our method is it allows you to spend as much time as you need on each slide before moving to the next, something you can't do with video lessons. Our goal is to not just familiarize you with the information; it's to help you understand it and be able to recall it when you need it. You can become familiar with a concept or you can understand that concept. Concepts that are truly understood are the ones that are most easily recalled.

10. Do I need to own a drone or have flown a drone before taking this course?

The answer is "No". You don't need previous experience flying drones to take this class. All you need is an interest in drones and a desire to fly them safely. Having your FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification will open up opportunities for you that you may not have realized before. Once you have your Certification, you can enter the industry or even start your own business. As a result of the exposure to drones you will gain during our Prep Course, you may find a field in which you're particularly interested which may require specialized drone equipment. In other words, it's often better to have your certification before purchasing a drone so you make sure you have the right equipment when you're ready to get started working as a FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot.