In the US recreational flyers only have to register their drone (250+) and not take a test, is this correct? I was thinking I read somewhere in Canada and the UK this was required. Is this incorrect? If so I apologize I thought regulations were still being ironed out.
The current law requires the FAA to develop a test for recreational pilots.
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of enactment of this section, the Administrator, in
consultation with manufacturers of unmanned aircraft systems,
other industry stakeholders, and community-based organizations,
shall develop an aeronautical knowledge and safety test, which
can then be administered electronically by the Administrator, a
community-based organization, or a person designated by the
Administrator.
(2) Requirements.--The Administrator shall ensure the
aeronautical knowledge and safety test is designed to
adequately demonstrate an operator's--
(A) understanding of aeronautical safety
knowledge; and
(B) knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration
regulations and requirements pertaining to the
operation of an unmanned aircraft system in the
national airspace system.