October 26, 2026
Part 107 Test Changes on October 26, 2026
From October 26, 2026, Part 107 may include image-based questions outside the supplement. FAA facts, Clear107 updates, and study advice.
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Industry and gear
Drone industry news, policy changes, and hardware commentary.
October 24, 2026
Part 107 Pass Rate: What the FAA Data Shows
The FAA's own numbers: 82.96% of Part 107 candidates passed in 2025, the average score was 79.31%, and one topic is missed more than any other.
Read moreOctober 6, 2026
The Part 107 55-Pound Limit, Explained
Part 107 only covers drones under 55 pounds at takeoff, payload included. What counts toward the weight, and how heavier drones fly under a 44807 exemption.
Read moreOctober 6, 2026
Do YouTubers Need a Part 107 Certificate?
There is no FAA rule that mentions YouTube, but its guidance on recreational flying is clear about compensation and business use. How it applies to a channel.
Read moreOctober 3, 2026
Part 107 by the Numbers: FAA Drone Data
481,760 certificated remote pilots, 1.2 million TRUST certificates, 837,513 registered drones. What the FAA's own numbers say about Part 107 in 2026.
Read moreSeptember 26, 2026
Is DJI Banned? What Part 107 Pilots Should Know
No. The FCC blocks new foreign drone models from authorization and has proposed limits on selling some older ones, but says your existing drone can keep flying.
Read moreSeptember 14, 2026
Drone Delivery's Real Bottleneck Is the Doorstep
Amazon said its drones are quieter than a truck, but its own FAA filing puts the delivery hover at 92 decibels. What the gap says about what is left to solve.
Read moreSeptember 13, 2026
Drone Policy: From Hardware to Compliance
Four drone-policy stories broke the same week. Read apart, they're unrelated news. Read together, they show the same shift in who actually wins.
Read moreSeptember 8, 2026
Why This Blog Exists
Clear107 is a Part 107 exam-prep tool. This is not that. Here's the difference, and why it's worth keeping the two separate.
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