Part 107 Recurrent Training Guide
beginner
Difficulty
4-8
Study Hours
8
Topics Covered
Who Is This For?
- Current Part 107 certificate holders needing renewal
- Pilots who passed initial Part 107 more than 24 months ago
- Commercial drone operators maintaining active status
- Pilots wanting to learn about rule changes since certification
What You'll Learn
Key Regulations
Aeronautical Knowledge Recurrency
To act as remote pilot in command you must have, within the previous 24 calendar months, passed the initial knowledge test or completed recurrent training (free and online at FAASafety.gov, ALC-677). The recurrent knowledge test was eliminated by the rule effective April 6, 2021 (Amdt. 107-8, 86 FR 4382).
Operation Over Human Beings
Updated rules allow operations over people in Categories 1-4 without a waiver, provided the sUAS meets specific requirements for each category.
Remote Identification of UAS
All drones over 0.55 lbs operating in US airspace must broadcast Remote ID information. Standard Remote ID is built into the drone; a broadcast module is an alternative.
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Study Guide
Day 1-2: Review Changes
Day 3-4: Online Recurrent Training
Day 5: Completion
Recommended Study Books
The print guides top-scoring Part 107 candidates use to supplement their question bank study.
ASA Remote Pilot Test Prep
The #1 bestselling Part 107 study guide. Covers all FAA knowledge areas with practice questions and detailed explanations. Updated for 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I complete recurrent training online for free?
Yes — and it is the only option. Since April 6, 2021 there is no recurrent knowledge test: the FAA replaced it with a free online recurrent training course (ALC-677) on FAASafety.gov, required every 24 calendar months (14 CFR 107.65).
What happens if I let my Part 107 expire?
Your certificate does not expire, but your privilege to act as PIC does. You simply complete the free online recurrent training to regain your privileges — no need to retake the initial exam.
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