October 6, 2026
Part 107 Rules People Forget
One drone per pilot, no hazardous materials, no careless flying and a designated remote PIC: the short Part 107 rules that still show up on the test.
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14 CFR Part 107 rules explained in plain English and checked against the eCFR.
October 6, 2026
Part 107 Numbers to Memorize
Every number the Part 107 test expects you to know on one page: speed, altitude, visibility, clouds, weight, ages, deadlines and fees, each with its source.
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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.
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How to Register a Drone with the FAA
Register at FAADroneZone for $5, valid for 3 years, under Part 107 or as a recreational flyer. What you need, how to mark the drone, and what to carry.
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Can You Fly a Drone Near an Airport?
Distance is not the test; airspace class is. When you need authorization near an airport, when you do not, and what applies to small airports with no tower.
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Can You Fly a Drone Over Private Property?
The FAA controls the airspace, but states and cities regulate privacy, trespass and land use. What the FAA's own legal fact sheet says about who decides what.
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Can You Fly a Drone in a National Park?
Usually not. Park Service policy bans launching, landing or flying drones on park land and water, with few exceptions. What it covers and where it ends.
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TFRs for Drones: Stadiums, Fires and DC
Stadium games, wildfires, VIP visits and the DC area all close the sky to drones. How each TFR works for a Part 107 pilot and how to check before you launch.
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Flying a Drone From a Moving Car or Boat
Part 107 allows flying from a moving car or boat only over sparsely populated areas, never to deliver property for hire, and never from a moving aircraft.
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Drone Emergencies: Lost Link, Flyaway, Fire
What Part 107 lets you do in an emergency, how to plan for a lost link, a flyaway or lost GPS, and what the FAA says about lithium battery fires and reporting.
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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.
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Part 107 Test Report Codes Explained
Your Part 107 test report lists a code like UA.V.B.K6a for every question you missed. How to decode each part and turn the list into a retest plan.
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