Best course to learn how to pass the FAA PART 107 Exam: I don't have a drone at the moment but in the market for one and any help is appreciated in what online course you have...

Racmanaz Loc: Sunny Tucson!

I don't have a drone at the moment but in the market for one and any help is appreciated in what online course you have experience in taking.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

Pilot Institute is the best. I took it. I passed with 92%. Not only will you pass the test, but you will know how it all works too. The success rate is something like 99%. There is a money back guarantee too.

https://pilotinstitute.com/

They use a Facebook group to encourage student to student and student to instructor communications. Use it to see what other students think.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/part107study

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

Racmanaz wrote:

I don't have a drone at the moment but in the market for one and any help is appreciated in what online course you have experience in taking.

What drones have your interest?

Racmanaz Loc: Sunny Tucson!

bsprague wrote:

What drones have your interest?

Not set on one just yet, been considering the Autel Evo Lite+ or one of the DJI models.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

I have a "DJI Mini 2" and enjoy it a lot. Image quality is always better than expected. That said, the new "DJI Mini 3 Pro" gets impressive reviews.

Maybe watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8MoLNJlvek

Shoeless_Photographer Loc: Lexington

bsprague wrote:

I have a "DJI Mini 2" and enjoy it a lot. Image quality is always better than expected. That said, the new "DJI Mini 3 Pro" gets impressive reviews.

Maybe watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8MoLNJlvek

I think the Mini 3 Pro will blow away the Mini 2 in terms of image quality.

IHH61 Loc: Homestead Fl

I did the course offered by Drone Boss. It’s well done and made the test easy.

Hugh

gwilliams6

bsprague wrote:

Pilot Institute is the best. I took it. I passed with 92%. Not only will you pass the test, but you will know how it all works too. The success rate is something like 99%. There is a money back guarantee too.

https://pilotinstitute.com/

They use a Facebook group to encourage student to student and student to instructor communications. Use it to see what other students think.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/part107study

alexol

Just a thought - depending on what you are going to use the drone for, you may not need a Part 107.

I obtained mine but allowed it to lapse as I won't be using my drone commercially in any way.

My understanding is that Part 107 holders have more restrictions that none-holders, based on the theory that the increased knowledge means you are held to higher standards.

Personally I think everyone should have training (for just a out everything, but that's a different topic) as flying a drone can be misused and all or any combination of dangerous, obnoxious, inconsiderate, socially offensive, etc etc.

Obviously, if you are going to be using commercially, then you have no alternative but to obtain your Part 107 certificate.

Shoeless_Photographer Loc: Lexington

alexol wrote:

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You can still fly recreationally even after obtaining your Part 107 license.

Ghery Loc: Olympia, WA

I have no experience with Part 107, but as a private pilot with the instrument rating I would look into King Schools and see what they have. They only cover what you need to know to pass the test, but if that's all you are looking for and can get past Martha's "of humor" that will do fine for you.

Whether or not you get your Part 107 certificate, stay away from airports and manned users of the NAS. See and avoid is still the rule and most, if not all, commercial drones cannot see.

alexol

Yes you can, but the 107 restrictions and regulations remain in place when flying recreationally.

Even when flying recreationally, there are things you shouldn't be doing when you have a Pt 107 which you can do with relative impunity when you do not have the 107.

For example, FPV without an observer is technically a no-no recreationally, but if you hold a 107 it is taken much more seriously, with the potential for fines and loss of certificate etc.

Ditto a lot of other restrictions, operating heights etc.

If I've understood correctly, as a 107 holder you are at ALL times subject to FAA rules which are quite rigid, with some very heavy penalties.

Technically you are subject to FAA rules as a recreational non-107 holder, but the expectations are much lower.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

Shoeless_Photographer wrote:

I think the Mini 3 Pro will blow away the Mini 2 in terms of image quality.

Of course! And so will the Mavic 3 blow away the Mini 3 Pro. And the Inspire will blow away the Mavic 3. But, rember price. The Mini 2 remains capable of wonderful images with a complete two battery kit at about $440.

marine73 Loc: Modesto California

Check out CheckRide Prep. They offer all types of courses and some are free.

Yodagirl Loc: All Over-Fulltime RV (Originally from NH)

In case whatever course you decide to take doesn't cover it, use it with a healthy dose of common sense. My wife and I have been full-time RVers for 8 & 1/2 years and have been hovered over in campsites (I finally bought a slingshot for dealing with that) and wildlife-it freaks them out in a big way. We were hosts and a large National Wildlife refuge for 8 seasons and came upon and dealt with some serious nitwits harassing Big Horn sheep, nesting birds etc. Thanks!