Part 107 test prep for North Carolina Drone Technology I classes
What the North Carolina report says
| Course | Credential | Earned | Potential | Attainment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID10 - Drone Technology Fundamentals | FAA TRUST | 1,883 | 2,229 | 84% |
| ID11 - Drone Technology I | CFR 14 Part 107 UAS Remote Pilot Certification | 255 | 1,195 | 21% |
Source: NC Department of Public Instruction, CTE Credential Attainment Report 2024-2025 (PDF). Part 107 appears in the report's tier table as Tier 2 under Drone Technology I. Potential is the number of credentials available to students, not the number who sat the test.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Test | FAA Unmanned Aircraft General - Small (UAG), at a PSI testing center |
| Format | 60 scored multiple-choice questions plus 5 unscored (65 in all), 120 minutes, 70% to pass |
| Minimum age | 14 to take the test; 16 for the certificate (14 CFR 107.61) |
| Fee | $175 per attempt, paid to PSI |
Seats for a class
5 students
$249one payment
$49.8 per student, against $69 individually.
10 students
$449one payment
$44.9 per student, against $69 individually.
Larger class: $44.9 per extra seat on the same invoice. Seats valid 12 months. Full details on the team license page; guarantee terms on the Part 107 Pass guarantee.
For comparison, on November 6, 2026 Pitsco listed the USI Commercial Remote Online Prep Course, 10-seat annual license, at $1,490 ($149 per student) in its high school drone package. Ten seats here are $449.
Request an invoice or a teacher login
Tell us the school or district, the number of students and how you pay. The invoice and vendor sheet come from hello@rotatepilot.com within one business day. Nothing is charged on this page.
Questions CTE teachers ask
Is Part 107 a credential in North Carolina CTE?
Yes. NC DPI's CTE Credential Attainment Report 2024-2025 lists "CFR 14 Part 107 UAS Remote Pilot Certification" under ID11 - Drone Technology I, as a Tier 2 credential. In 2024-25 students earned 255 of 1,195 potential credentials, 21%. In the same report, ID10 - Drone Technology Fundamentals students earned the FAA TRUST certificate at 84%.
What does Tier 2 mean for the teacher?
The 2024-2025 report describes Tier 2 credentials as "springboard or door-opener certifications" and states that teachers are awarded a $25.00 bonus for each Tier 2 credential earned by students enrolled in their courses. Your CTE director has the current rules for your district.
Is Rotate Pilot approved by North Carolina or the FAA?
No. Rotate Pilot is an independent test-prep course, not affiliated with the NC Department of Public Instruction, the FAA or PSI. The credential is the FAA Remote Pilot Certificate, issued by the FAA after the student passes the knowledge test at a PSI center. We prepare students for that test.
How old do students need to be?
Students can take the knowledge test from age 14, and the FAA issues the Remote Pilot Certificate from age 16 (14 CFR 107.61). Unused seats stay available for 12 months.
Can the district pay with a purchase order?
Yes. Send the PO from the form on this page or to hello@rotatepilot.com and we return an invoice with our W-9 and vendor details. Seats are activated on receipt of a signed PO. Card or ACH also work.
Does this replace our drone course?
No. It is the knowledge-test layer of your program: 32 lessons across the five ACS areas, 470+ practice questions with explanations and timed 60-question mock exams. Flight skills, simulators and your program of study stay with you.
We already use iCEV, USI or Drone Legends. Is this still useful?
Yes, as the last step before students pay the $175 PSI fee. Keep your curriculum and use the seats for the timed mock exams (60 scored questions plus 5 unscored, like the real test) and the per-student report of who is ready to book. 5 seats are $249.
What if a student fails the FAA test?
Each seat carries the same guarantee as the individual Pass: finish the course and score 85% or higher on 3 full-length simulations in the 30 days before the test. If that student still fails the first attempt, we refund the seat and add $175 toward the retest.