Where do I find information on the FAA UAS Initial Aeronautical Knowledge Test?

[TomSull]

Just a few minutes ago, I got an email from FAASafety saying this (I don't yet have my Part 107):

• 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

Going to the link gives little information that I can find to help me. I did put in a question to [email protected], but if anyone knows here, I'd like to get started on getting this done now.

So it looks like they finally have the test to certify that pilots have the needed basic knowledge, FYI!

 

[Marcass Carcass]

Look at the uas home page on faa.gov, it still says test coming soon...I don't know, maybe someone will chime in, will be watching thread....

 

[TomSull]

I got a fast reply, just 21 minutes after I asked [email protected] from a very nice person.
However, I think I misinterpreted the initial email announcing the test from the FAA, and thought it was announcing BOTH the new Part 107 tests/training as well as the long promised initial pilot test for amateur pilots (non Part 107). It looks like that amateur test still hasn't been addressed.

Anyway, for Part 107, the reply has all the links which I'll repeat here for others benefit.
Here are the links!:

Becoming a drone pilot is very exciting! Here are a few things you should read:

Remote Pilot Certification

• Steps to Becoming a Drone Pilot
• Find a Test Center / Schedule an Exam / Practice Exams
• Study Materials
• FAA Drone Zone
• IACRA

Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.

Have a great day,

Alina
FAA UAS Support Center
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[msinger]

It looks like that amateur test still hasn't been addressed.

That's correct.

 

[kshaw]

The link you posted only showed the PSI testing centers. There is another company that provides testing but I do not recall the name of it. Anyone know?

 

[KB9Radio]

I got a fast reply, just 21 minutes after I asked [email protected] from a very nice person.
However, I think I misinterpreted the initial email announcing the test from the FAA, and thought it was announcing BOTH the new Part 107 tests/training as well as the long promised initial pilot test for amateur pilots (non Part 107). It looks like that amateur test still hasn't been addressed.

Anyway, for Part 107, the reply has all the links which I'll repeat here for others benefit.
Here are the links!:

Becoming a drone pilot is very exciting! Here are a few things you should read:

Remote Pilot Certification

• Steps to Becoming a Drone Pilot
• Find a Test Center / Schedule an Exam / Practice Exams
• Study Materials
• FAA Drone Zone
• IACRA

Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.

Have a great day,

Alina
FAA UAS Support Center
844 FLY MY UA | 844-359-6982
Send us your questions!
Stay current on all things drone
Twitter | Facebook

Would anybody have a link or address to the latest version of the "Study Guide" in PDF format. It looks like this was changed in APRIL 2021 according to some of the information provided above. If you follow the "Study Materials" link, you eventually get to the August 2016 (FAA-G-8082-22) version. I would like to find the newest version to see if there are any changes.