How to Obtain: A Remote Pilot Certificate

• Be At least 16 years old
• Be Able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Be in a physical and mental condition to safely fly a UAS
• Posses Valid Photo ID

Create an Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) profile, and save the FTN number you are assigned

You will schedule your exam through PSI testing services

• The Assessment is listed as: Unmanned Aircraft General (UAG)                                        
• Your FTN Number is required to register for this exam
• The Exam Fee is $175
• You will need a two factor authentication tool to create your account

You can find the UAG study guide FREE on the FAA’s website

Guided courses are also available through vendors like; King Schools, PSI, Pilot institute and many others.

**Tip from ROB: unlike 10 years ago, the FAA no longer releases test banks, so don't count on memorized answers**

The exam will consist of 60 questions, and requires a 70% score to pass. 

After the Exam, you’ll be given a printed copy of the exam report: Make sure to save the control number, you'll need it for the next step!

Log into your (IACRA) Account.

Click on "Start New Application" 

  Application Type "Pilot",     

Certifications "Remote Pilot" 

Other Path Information 

Start Application

2. When prompted, enter the 17-digit Knowledge Test Exam ID 

(Note: it may take up to 48 hours from the test date for the knowledge test to appear in IACRA)

A confirmation email will be sent, and processing will begin when the applicant has completed their TSA background check. 

Once Processed, another email will provide instructions for printing a copy of the temporary remote pilot certificate from IACRA.

(Hard Copies usually arrive in 4-8 weeks)