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FAA Updates Part 107 Drone Pilot Test

October 9, 2026

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Key Takeaways

FAA updates Part 107 drone pilot test starting October 26, 2026.
New image-based questions will use aviation charts.
Existing Part 107 regulations remain unchanged.
Applicants must interpret unfamiliar chart excerpts.

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Strategic Implications

The update may indicate the FAA's effort to modernize airman knowledge testing, which could improve the quality of drone pilots. The introduction of image-based questions suggests a shift towards more practical and scenario-based testing, which may better prepare applicants for real-world drone operations.

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What Happened

New Image-Based Questions Introduced October 26

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is updating its Part 107 remote pilot knowledge test beginning October 26, 2026. The changes will introduce image-based questions using aviation charts, requiring applicants to interpret unfamiliar chart excerpts. The update affects the Unmanned Aircraft General-Small (UAG) knowledge test, which applicants take to earn their initial remote pilot certification. According to the FAA, the agency is working with testing provider PSI to incorporate images directly into exam questions. This update was first reported by DRONELIFE.

Source | Originally Published: October 9, 2026

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