Update: Drone Pilot Ground School now offers lifetime access! Enroll in the Drone Pilot Ground School: dronepilotgroundschool.com/?affcode=23044_gg36yibc Get $50 off by using the code: RICKER50 Approved FAA Testing Centers: www.dronepilotgroundschool.com/faa-drone-testing-centers Starting March, 2021, recurrent testing will be handled differently (free and online). This does not change the process for the initial test. Check out this article for more info: www.dronepilotgroundschool.com/faa-issues-final-rulings-on-remote-id-flying-at-night-and-over-people-moving-vehicles/

I spent a total of $25 on study materials 2 paid test prep apps, 1 free, the FAA study guide, and watching several videos on areas I didn't fully understand. Scored 95% on the first try.

I highly recommend this! It is super convenient, well organized and fun to do with the whole family; my kids are learning with me chilling on the couch. The course provides a lot more value then just studying for a test and it will continue to be a great refresher and reference; I have not even finished exploring all of it and I am already very happy with their work. Thank you guys!

"Hey buddy! You got a license to do that?" "Yes."

Ed, you are doing great work and rapidly becoming my go-to-guy...Thank you & Throttle Up !

I really appreciate the breakdown and the valuable information that you have passed along.

Lots of helpful info. Thanks for the post.

Reminds me of taking the bar exam. Good information. Thank you

Ed, Went to the same school and did great on my knowledge test. Drone Pilot Ground School is the perfect choice for anyone who is serious about flying drones for a living. I just passed the test and look forward to my FAA credentials coming in the mail soon. Great video.

I thought about upgrading from recreational pilot. Your the first video I watched on the info. Thank you.

Thanks for the podcast

This was great info. Told me everything I need to know. Thanks!

Thank you for making this video. Very personable and informative.

Very useful video. Thanks for taking the time to make it!

Great video ED, THANKS

Thanks for the great video. Noticed drums and guitars in background. Guitar player here myself from way back in the 80's lol Can't wait to get my license.

Thanks Ed for the info!

And you're a drummer to boot ... awesome

Great video. Very informative. Exactly what I wanted to know presented in a pleasant format. I thank you for your work!

Great video Ed! Just what i needed! Very informative

Great video! I really appreciate you sharing this information. Even though I think this whole thing it's ridiculous, I'm glad to see that it CAN be done.

This was full of great info. Luckily I came across it. And I live in NC so it was extra helpful.

Your room looks like one of mine, got guitars and an Alesis DM10 in the corner too... lol Now I’m getting ready go for my commercial as well. Good video, thanks!

Thank you for this video. Very helpful for a newby. I went to the Drone Pilot Ground School website and read that you now have lifetime access to the content. Just thought you’d like to know it’s changed from 5 years to lifetime. Thanks again and love your video contents. Keep up the great work!!

Congratulations and Thank you for this information. 😁

Ed thank you for posting this. Getting your Part 107 is essential if your using your drone for any time of financial gain. Unfortunately I used Drone Launch Academy - everything was good but their practice tests were way off - I passed but barely. Your training looks excellent ! Keep up the great videos !

Great video! Super helpful! Thanks for sharing!

Awesome video. Thanks for the info.

Great video!

Super helpful video, I've been putting off looking into this. Really appreciate this!

Thanks, I did drone pilot ground school and passed... could not have passed without them... made a great score.. thanks for your video... wish you would do more like having a drone business tutor class

Great video brother.. just moved back to Fayetteville from Nashville.. Had no clue you were close...

Ed, thanks for the videos they are great and informative. I've started studying for the UAS Part 107 this week, but I'm thinking seriously about signing up for the Drone Pilot Ground School. I believe it will ensure I get all the info needed to pass the test the first time. Again, keep up the videos! Mike Casey

Thank you very much Mr. Ricker

Thanks for the great video!

People who get them are so damn proud of themselves!!! I have multiple rigs one that is 30k Been filming for 15years all over the world. Never I repeat never have I got questions about a 107.

This was really awesome! Thanks for that :)

Thanks Ed. This is a very good video on the Part 107 certification process. Airport Manager, ACV

New Regs late September 2018. King Schools does a good job for schooling.

Great video. Just starting out on P4. Will look into getting license once I get used to it. Subbed.

Great Video !

Great video.

Very good information. I have several FAA certificates and the test questions you described are typical government test. Well done

Hi Ed! You got such Of great videos man! Very informative and educational. I am going to start studying for the Part 107. I have been putting it off but now that I saw your video I am all in. Thank you for all the great videos. Have a great day!

Thank you for this video.

great resources, I'm planning to pass mine here in about 2 weeks :)

It worked once I typed it out as opposed to copying and pasting. Thanks again; clear concise and informative!

Thanks, Ed, great stuff. I asked about this in a comment on your recent, "Let's Talk" video, and you delivered! I took a practice test and passed with an 85. I have a maritime captain's license, and a lot of that knowledge helped. I am definitely going to take a course before I go test - I don't just want to pass - I want to know this stuff inside and out. Thanks again!

What an amazing garden shot at the credits! Very interesting and informative. You have inspired me to seriously consider it. I like the part where you bluffed the cop into taking your side with your card! Quick thinking!

I enrolled in ground pilot ground school using your code in August where I passed my test at the Erie International Airport just a couple weeks later. All because I was confronted about making videos for Howard Hanna real estate. Was the best decision I made. My card took two months to get to me as well.

Informative. Thank you.

It's amazing that the FAA went from the old paper license as with my FAA A&P license to the new plastic license any no picture. The FAA A&P plastic license has an image of an old Boeing 737-200 so outdated.

Thank you Sir.

thanks for the information

I took Drone Pilot Ground school because of your previous video and passed. Then we became friends, then we made videos together, and now I'm commenting on your video! Life's weird.

Thanks for the information

I’m going through that course now. I had originally started with the actual FAA course, but it was tough learning. Drone Pilot Ground School is much easier for people who don’t have any aeronautical experience.

Very informative, and accurate. I'll subscribe

Very informative, thank you.

Thanks, very informative.

Well done.

Thanks Ed, is this still current info? or can you now do the test online? Thanks Juan.

Hi Ed... it looks quite easy to get this permit in US if this is only knowledge test. In my country (Poland) to get UAVO (Unmanned Aerial Veh. Operator) only for VLOS (visual line of sight) flights beside test (incl. extras like flight physics) you need to pass flight test in ATTI mode (!). As a side note, you can not take Mavic to do the test as it flights only in GPS. This flight test requires you to perform predefined flight tracks in 30m x 30m square... like a circle around, hover over the centre pole, flight 8 inside this square, etc.... and this must be done with wind blowing (in ATTI)... so before the test beside studying and practising you have to pray for good, not too windy weather. Thanks for another good video!

It looks as though, since you made this video, that Drone Pilot Ground School has made their membership a lifetime access, vs only 5 years. Sweet!

"...although it didn't stop some people"...wink! You are such a hoot!

Some good info, thanks! Just starting out on the path since I just recently became aware of the requirements now for earning money from flying since I needed to up my game in my videography business. So many potential customers lost because I couldn't provide aerial footage. I'm almost overwhelmed by the sheer volume of material that has to be learned. Luckily some transfers over from my army training.

Very helpful and useful video, thanks for making this. I have only recently acquired one and have found the requirements even for just recreational flying to be a bit more than I had anticipated. Around here where I live, it seems like almost every possible space is within the radius of an airport. I guess I need to finalize registration and figure out how to go through the notification process in order to fly.

Great video man. Awesome story about the cranky neighbors! I passed the test last week and I have my temporary certificate. Cant wait to get the card and flash that bad boy around ;-)

Thank you!

Hey Ed, signed up for DPGS, studied, and passed on the first try with a 92%. Cost was steep but I feel like it is worth the money to have all the info laid out and organized. Plus its a lifetime course and I will need to refer back to it to re-up my licence. Thanks again!

That's the Gray's Creek Airport! That's where I took my flight instructions for private pilot license!

Thanks for the info. As of Dec. 2017, the requirement for recreational fliers to register was reinstated.

Thanks!

I do have one question and that is, what part did you find to be your most challenging? I'm struggling with weather.

Great information, is there an audio version of the training manual? Thank you, subscribing!

Sounds very similar to ham radio testing. KA7DOG here! I’m an extra class ham radio operator and I appreciate all of the information. I’m going to begin studying for the FAA certification because I’d like to assist local law enforcement with search and rescue.

I just passed my test with 85%. Facilitator was very nice and encouraging! I used an app on iPhone called “Prepware Remote Pilot” it cost $4.99 and it helped a lot, was totally worth it for me. Along with other KZfaq videos.

Thanks a bunch 👍

Ready to test. Nearest testing site is 400 miles away, overnight trip. I will wait.

I have my private pilot license and the process was extremely easy. 2 hours of study plus the test. Much simpler than the PPL written and orders of magnitude simpler than the Instrument written.

If you have not covered these topics yet I would like to suggest two: 1) the LAANC feature of the AirMap app, and commercial drone pilot insurance through membership with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). These would compliment this video which completely addresses other suggestions I provided you earlier. Btw, I am working my way through a Part 107 Exam Prep Course by King Schools. 🤓👍🏼

Nice step by step instructions"!!! I will Subscribe"!!!

Just got mine today

Hay, I just used ur coupon and and paid 250! Thanks!

This helped a lot! Hoping to be up in the air by May in Western NC!

Ed, what specific log book do you use to log your maintenance checks and flights?

nice drums

Just signed for for my 107, got 2 weeks to study.

nice to see your vlog here, i'm andy, korean, if i fly phantom4 pro for hobby, do i still need that certificate or just registration on the faa web site is enough? thanks for your answer in advance

Good info Ed. Thanks. I'm curious to know what you do about insurance. I'm not certified yet but am thinking ahead. Thanks.

I'm 16 and Drone pilot ground school gave me a high school scholarship! I will be testing my part 107 tomorrow !!

What about for the recurring exam which is every 2 years correct? Also, do they provide material for that or is it the same as the original exam?

I’m 13 but I plan to become a drone pilot lieutenant after high school, this is good information to start

Not necessarily a certain amount of questions will get a passing grade on every test. That is what i thought when i took the test the first time and got 45 right 15 wrong, 75 %. And failed. I called the testing facility back after figuring this out and they agreed that it seemed as if i should have passed so they gave me the number of the place that scores the test. And they told me that the questions are of different values and that is why 75 % right did not necessarily mean passing, so i learned that and the experience for my $150. Took it two weeks later and passed with flying colors !!

Ed, great information, thank you! Where are those formal gardens at the end of this piece????

Very helpful, thanks a lot! However, I am new to this, I am wondering do I just study the material, call the test center to schedule and go to take the test? Do I not need to apply the test with FAA before I call the test center? I appreciate any help!!

Awesome

That's the flight school I go to!

Ed, did you have any previous flight training before taking the course/test?

Great clear and concise video. Thanks for uploading this. #ricker50