Part 107 Age Requirement Question

[TheUnknownLess]

I've seen people around here saying that you can take the Part 107 quiz as a 14 year old, then get your Part 107 License whenever you turn 16 years old, but that info is from 2022. Can anyone still fact-check this?

And also, what's next after I pass the Remote Pilot quiz? Do I get to fly commercially whenever I get the quiz certificate, or do I have to wait for my Part 107 License?

 

[Cafguy]

I am not sure exactly when you can take the exam but I do know you MUST BE 16 YEARS of age to operate with a 107.
You need to have the license on you to operate as a part 107 pilot. Some places also require insurance that you cannot obtain without the "physical" license.

 

[jaja6009]

You must be 14 to sit for the test.

FAA UAS (Drone)

www.psionlinestore.com

If you take this at a PSI test center, you get your score as soon as you finish the test.
Take the test completion form, go to FAA IACRA, log in and follow the process to obtain your Part 107.
You will receive a temporary certificate as you wait for the real thing.
As stated, carry it on you.

With the age 14 requirement, my pure guess is that if you pass the test at 14, you cannot fly under Part 107 as RPIC. When you turn 16, you can then apply to get the certificate through IACRA and at the same time take the Part 107 recurrent training on FAA Safety? This has always puzzled me.

 

[TheUnknownLess]

Alright, thanks for your response.

 

[Cafguy]

The biggest problem I see here is that in almost all states you must be at least 18 to enter into a contract.
I suppose if you were employed by someone then you could fly. On your own tho you will run into problems with someone wanting to sign any contract with a minor.

 

[GFields]

I've seen people around here saying that you can take the Part 107 quiz as a 14 year old, then get your Part 107 License whenever you turn 16 years old, but that info is from 2022. Can anyone still fact-check this?

And also, what's next after I pass the Remote Pilot quiz? Do I get to fly commercially whenever I get the quiz certificate, or do I have to wait for my Part 107 License?

I have never heard of such. According to the FAA you must be at least 16
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[jaja6009]

I have never heard of such. According to the FAA you must be at least 16
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PSI Testing has had the age 14 to sit for the test on their site for years now.
The age 14 is also on the Knowledge Testing Authorization Requirements Matrix PDF document from the FAA.


The only thing I could find in the CFR is this in section 3:

§ 107.67 Knowledge tests: General procedures and passing grades.

(a) Knowledge tests prescribed by or under this part are given by persons and in the manner designated by the Administrator.

(b) An applicant for a knowledge test must have proper identification at the time of application that contains the applicant's:

(1) Photograph;

(2) Signature;

(3) Date of birth, which shows the applicant meets or will meet the age requirements of this part for the certificate and rating sought before the expiration date of the airman knowledge test report; and

(4) Permanent mailing address. If the applicant's permanent mailing address is a post office box number, then the applicant must also provide a current residential address.

(c) The minimum passing grade for the knowledge test will be specified by the Administrator.



Further research states that the airman knowledge test report is good for two years.

 

[AMann]

Good luck with your new career once you do get your 107. That will open many doors for you! My two nephews work for a drone company here in the US as trainers for various agencies, all in part because they started out with flying drones and playing with robotics for a hobby, then flying drones commercially while in high school, then they went to college and got engineering and GIS degrees. They had high paying part-time jobs related with drone tech even before they graduated from college!

 

[MARK (LI)]

Go to the horse's mouth

Become a Drone Pilot | Federal Aviation Administration

In order to fly your drone under the FAA's Small UAS Rule (Part 107), you must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA. This certificate demonstrates that you understand the regulations, operating requirements, and procedures for safely flying drones. Are you a first time pilot or an...

www.faa.gov

 

[jaja6009]

Go to the horse's mouth

Become a Drone Pilot | Federal Aviation Administration

In order to fly your drone under the FAA's Small UAS Rule (Part 107), you must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA. This certificate demonstrates that you understand the regulations, operating requirements, and procedures for safely flying drones. Are you a first time pilot or an...

www.faa.gov

What you linked (unless I missed it) does not answer the age 14 ability to sit for and take the test.


You can 100% sit for and take the Remote Pilot test.

You results form is good for 2 years. When you turn 16, you can submit your pass results to IACRA and receive your Part 107 certificate. Since you did not have it in those two years, you do not have to take any recurrent training.

The good for two years on test results is also on other pilot certificates and these other ratings also have similar sitting for a test 2 years before the listed age requirements.

 

[Cafguy]

According to the FAA the ID you present on the day you take the exam must say you are 16.
Edit see the next post

 

[jaja6009]

According to the FAA the ID you present on the day you take the exam must say you are 16.

Or your parent/guardian present theirs.

 

[Cafguy]

I did not know that. How would that be correct?and I am not saying your wrong BUT...... The parents aren't gonna be flying the Drone.

 

[jaja6009]

You can sit for the test at age 14.
Your parents provide ID and state that the child is who they say they are.

If the child passes the test they receive the test results form.

The key thing here is that this form lasts for two years. (Other ratings are the same, where you can sit for the test 2 years before you can actually earn the certificate).

You cannot in this 2 year time fly as a Remote Pilot.

When you turn 16, (Remember the test reults form is good for two years), you submit it to FAA IACRA.

You now have your Remote Pilot certificate at age 16.


I always knew you could sit at age 14. It is listed at PSI test center and on the FAA testing Matrix (Which covers various other pilot and crew member ratings).
I just never though about WHY this would work out. This post actually made me look up a few things since I was too lazy to look into it further in the past.

 

[jaja6009]

I know this is the internet and anyone can say anything.

I just called the FAA UAS helpline and the most friendly and helpful person answered.

He confirmed the above.

Center by calling 844-FLY-MY-UA (844-359-6982).

If anyone calls to confirm he most likely will comment on this being a hot topic!

Seriously though, this gentleman was professional and knowledgeable and left me with a smile on my face.

 

[MARK (LI)]

What you linked (unless I missed it) does not answer the age 14 ability to sit for and take the test.


You can 100% sit for and take the Remote Pilot test.

You results form is good for 2 years. When you turn 16, you can submit your pass results to IACRA and receive your Part 107 certificate. Since you did not have it in those two years, you do not have to take any recurrent training.

The good for two years on test results is also on other pilot certificates and these other ratings also have similar sitting for a test 2 years before the listed age requirements.

If you do look around and click you will get to this...which confirms 14 as minimum age to take test but I do not see anything about the parent being able to vouch for the minor

 

[jaja6009]

For an applicant under age 18, who does not possess an acceptable form(s) of identification, a parent or legalguardian is required to accompany the applicant, and after presenting identification as described in this table,may attest to the applicant’s identity


The above was copy and pasted from the
PRIVATE PILOT HELICOPTER
APPLICANT INFORMATION BULLETIN

from PSI test center.

There is more information available for testing for underage pilots in private pilot and balloon pilot than there is for Remote Pilot.

 

[jaja6009]

If the FAA wants a gotcha question for the test to ensure most people never get a 100, this is the question, LOL.

The only other question that I felt was oddly hard and not known was how many days do you have to inform the FAA in regards of your drone registration for an address change.

 

[MARK (LI)]

For an applicant under age 18, who does not possess an acceptable form(s) of identification, a parent or legalguardian is required to accompany the applicant, and after presenting identification as described in this table,may attest to the applicant’s identity


The above was copy and pasted from the
PRIVATE PILOT HELICOPTER
APPLICANT INFORMATION BULLETIN

from PSI test center.

There is more information available for testing for underage pilots in private pilot and balloon pilot than there is for Remote Pilot.

Is it the same for a drone?