Do recreational flyers need to take any test?

[jonatious]

I registered my drone 2 years ago and there was a short quiz and then got an ID for my drone.

But recently there are some new rules about a new safety test that should be taken?

Recreational Drone Flying Aeronautical Test Moves Forward

www.faa.gov

 

[msinger]

But recently there are some new rules about a new safety test that should be taken?

A test is not required yet. Per that article, it explains the testing process they are working to implement.

 

[jonatious]

A test is not required yet. Per that article, it explains the testing process they are working to implement.

Thank you for clarifying. Good to hear that

 

[Km5er]

No test required. And when you register it registers you...not your drone. So the one number covers you or all your drones. There are plans to have a test for Rec pilots but typical government in that they have taken at least two years so far to come up with one and it does not appear that a test is a near term event. Plus....when they do come up with it...it is going to be easy. My concern is how they are going to implement the test. Go to a testing center and pay $150 (like the 107 test)...or charge you much more than the $5 to register or some other government-induced method to further ruin the hobby for Rec pilots.

 

[jonatious]

No test required. And when you register it registers you...not your drone. So the one number covers you or all your drones. There are plans to have a test for Rec pilots but typical government in that they have taken at least two years so far to come up with one and it does not appear that a test is a near term event. Plus....when they do come up with it...it is going to be easy. My concern is how they are going to implement the test. Go to a testing center and pay $150 (like the 107 test)...or charge you much more than the $5 to register or some other government-induced method to further ruin the hobby for Rec pilots.

I hope it doesnt become like the part 107 test

 

[Hermondrone]

No test required. And when you register it registers you...not your drone. So the one number covers you or all your drones. There are plans to have a test for Rec pilots but typical government in that they have taken at least two years so far to come up with one and it does not appear that a test is a near term event. Plus....when they do come up with it...it is going to be easy. My concern is how they are going to implement the test. Go to a testing center and pay $150 (like the 107 test)...or charge you much more than the $5 to register or some other government-induced method to further ruin the hobby for Rec pilots.

For clarification each drone you have over a certain weight must be registered separately with the FAA and each drone receives a unique registration number regardless if it’s for hobby/recreational or commercial. The registration fee is $5.00 per drone. The FAA does provide you with an ID number but that is not the same as individual drone registration.

 

[msinger]

For clarification each drone you have over a certain weight must be registered separately with the FAA and each drone receives a unique registration number regardless if it’s for hobby/recreational or commercial

This is not correct. If flying as a hobbyist (like the OP) and the drone weighs between 0.55 lbs and 55 lbs, you can register yourself and label all of your drones with that registration number. See more details here.

 

[wheelman1uk]

I can only speak for here in the UK. If you are flying anything weighing more than 250g you need to have passed the government theoretical test. It is an on line test and is straight forward. I am 80 and a first time drone flyer and I passed first time with 100% pass mark.
The accreditation then applies to drones, fixed wing and heli models over 250g. All models are required to be labelled with the name of the pilot and the accreditation number. In theory this should be prominently displayed on the outside of the aircraft but I have to admit that my details are fixed on the inside of my Mavic Pro battery compartment..
New rulings are in the pipeline to cover much larger aircraft if they are flown "for profit or reward". I think at the moment the government has got other things on its mind and may not have parliamentary time to enact this legislation.

 

[msinger]

I can only speak for here in the UK. If you are flying anything weighing more than 250g you need to have passed the government theoretical test

The OP is in the US, so we'll need to stick with the FAA rules.

 

[Ars3nal3432]

I just registered myself under recreation flyer and I noticed that on the card it under To fly under the exception for recreational flyers you must: it says "Pass an aeronautical knowledge and safety test"

There isn't such thing yet right? Or am I missing something? Because right now as it appear on the card, I can't fly until I have done so.

 

[dronerdave]

I just registered myself under recreation flyer and I noticed that on the card it under To fly under the exception for recreational flyers you must: it says "Pass an aeronautical knowledge and safety test"

There isn't such thing yet right? Or am I missing something? Because right now as it appear on the card, I can't fly until I have done so.

Once you get your FAA number, put it on your aircraft and fly under the rec rules. In the future you might be asked to take a test.

 

[msinger]

There isn't such thing yet right?

Right, the test isn't available yet.

 

[Ars3nal3432]

Right, the test isn't available yet.

Thank you

 

[Thuntelf82]

Once you get your FAA number, put it on your aircraft and fly under the rec rules. In the future you might be asked to take a test.

is that what you suppose or there's some info suggesting that in the future it may require a test?

 

[Ars3nal3432]

is that what you suppose or there's some info suggesting that in the future it may require a test?

Recreational Flyers & Modeler Community-Based Organizations

www.faa.gov

scroll down to the changes coming in the future section

 

[msinger]

 

[dronerdave]

is that what you suppose or there's some info suggesting that in the future it may require a test?

Yeah it's coming but the real question that remains is how technical the test will be.

 

[Thuntelf82]

Yeah it's coming but the real question that remains is how technical the test will be.

wondering the same now, taken in consideration that operators should pass an ONLINE knowledge test. you can take the test with Croque Monsieur & Madame Sandwiches for Breakfast and there's nobody to tell you anything. sounds like a joke.

 

[JAW]

I hope it doesnt become like the part 107 test

Since a 13 year old can register as a recreational pilot, I’m not thinking it will be too difficult.