Part 107 Pilots: The updated remote pilot recurrent online training is available today on the FAA Safety Team website. The training ensures Part 107 remote pilots have the knowledge necessary to operate in accordance with the Operations Over People rule when it becomes effective on April 21, 2021.
There are multiple training options, depending on your current status:
If you do not hold a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate you must:
Take the UAS Initial Aeronautical Knowledge Test
Knowledge tests may be scheduled on the Airman Certificate Testing Service (ACTS) website and there is a fee associated
Current Part 61 certificate holders:
Take the Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Initial (ALC-451) online course
Available on the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) website for no cost
Part 107 remote pilots who are also certificated and current under Part 61:
Take the Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Recurrent (ALC -515) online course
Available on the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) website for no cost
All individuals who hold a Part 107 remote pilot certificate (regardless of currency):
Take the Part 107 Small UAS Recurrent Non-Part 61 Pilots (ALC-677) online course
Available on the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) website for no cost
Remember, operating over people, over moving vehicles or at night without a waiver is not permitted until April 21. An overview of the Operations Over People Rule is on the FAA website.