How To Study For & Pass The FAA Drone Test!

[@blume357]

One correction: 'commercial' does not just mean making money it also means accepting any type of compensation for flying the drone.... and as I said below... this guy gives you great information of what you need to do to study and pass the test.

[@JEK]

this would include volunteering as a search party

[@weareproof8329]

This is truly a TON OF USEFUL, PRACTICAL information. I am currently enrolled in Drone Pilot Ground School and I just finished the last module. I am now in the process of looking to strengthen certain concepts and taking practice tests. I have an exam scheduled for December 6th. Wish me luck.

[@MichiganRocks]

My first drone is due to arrive in the mail today. I just recently realized that I would need a license to legally post videos to my KZbin channel, but I don’t what to spent a bunch of money on an online course. This video and your links is exactly what I need to study for the test. Thanks a lot for making this great video!

[@jonathannewman458]

Fantastic Video. Just purchased a Evo 2 Pro and downloaded FAA study guide to become a commercial pilot for small unammed aircraft. Your video should be watched by everyone. Thank you.

[@SovisProductions]

Just passed! 93% on first attempt! Thanks for the great resources Matt!

[@xavierathorne]

Thank you for posting this. I was an ultralight flight instructor about 10 years ago, and I was surprised when I took the practice test how much I need to brush up on. Yes, even if you have already been a pilot, you may be a little rusty if you haven't been up in a while.

[@whoismatt]

+Rutger MacDonald you're welcome! Glad this helped you!

[@77shoemanable]

Good advice. I studied for a week then took the test, I passed by the skin of my teeth (72%.) I would advise everyone to follow your lead and TAKE YOUR TIME !

[@BoingoBongo]

Hi Matt, just letting you know that I was able to pass the Part 107 test on my first try thanks to THIS video. The resources you provide pointed me in exactly the right direction. I never would have even attempted the test if you didn't make it seem so attainable and not terrifying. So thank you!

[@whoismatt]

+BoingoBongo hey thanks so much! So glad this video helped you out! 😁👍

[@zacheryporteous9352]

This is a fantastic guide! I'm a GIS student studying in CA and I'm really excited to take this test. Thank you for being so thorough with your explanations and reference guides. Well wishes!

[@whoismatt]

+Zachery Porteous thank you! 👍

[@student6045]

I have done my home work and you just validated it. THANK YOU. I take allot of tests so I knew where to look. you have confirmed that i am in the right place and will pass this test. THANK YOU AGAIN!!!!

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Stu! Hope you pass! :D

[@carteraerial9302]

Great video. I started my company to do commercial drone operations and lost hope with the rec pilot license stuff. I began doing research today and ran across your video. So it sounds like this is the new workflow for commercial use which is great and finally reasonable. Thank you for the information and resources.

[@whoismatt]

+Carter Aerial thanks so much! Hope you do well on your test!

[@tcfreeman]

Great advice and spoken like someone that has taken many FAA Knowledge Test (I've taken over 12, not to mention flight test). This advice is huge, the challenge is sorting through all the bogus material to find what is on the test. ~TC, Remote Pilot Association.

[@whoismatt]

+Tom Freeman thanks so much Tom!

[@fridayluck]

I have been waiting for someone to do this video for the longest time! Nobody talks about what goes behind flying a drone commercially. THANK YOU!

[@whoismatt]

Haha thanks for watching! :)

[@dubrovnikprague]

fridayluck I thoroughly enjoyed the date night diner video you put together. I'm curious to see how you will incorporate drone footage into your repetoir of videos. Keep exploring your creativeness.

[@stephenblaylock1806]

This was the most comprehensive video on this topic. I found myself going to several different places and I am aggregating everything, but you packed a lot of good resources in here, so thank you!

[@whoismatt]

+Stephen Blaylock thanks Stephen! 👍🏻

[@NotQuiteNews]

Just passed the test today after aprox 12 hours of study - reading the materials you listed. I missed 12 (80%). Thanks for putting together this guide, Matt! I'm going to do great things with aerial video

[@shotgundannyt]

Don’t forget to re-cert that license. It’s coming up soon for a lot of people. Biggest difference is the weather and loading and performance questions are no longer there. Good stuff Matt!👍🏼

[@lomeranger]

First thing, love the beard. Second, thank you for compiling this info, just got my P4P - I'm primarily an artist but options for commercial gigs are in my future. Third, some of your B roll in the earlier part of this video is my favourite place on earth. Three Arches, Cape Meares, and dear to my heart, Short Beach. Just watching those clips lifted my day.

[@whoismatt]

Thanks so much Jason! :D Glad you enjoyed the video! The Pacific Northwest is a magical place.

[@lomeranger]

Matt WhoisMatt Johnson Just passed my test today 92%!! I needed a video (remote 101) to keep my feet to the fire. Glad it's over. Much easier than I thought but test makes you pay attention. Hope you are doing well.

[@appa37168]

Thanks Matt!! i really really lost on how to become a commercial flyer and you broke it down for me nice and simple. Keep up the great youtube channel!!

[@whoismatt]

+Tim Lee thanks Tim! Glad to help!

[@51Drones]

Thanks Matt. You are so easy to watch. I take my test next week!

[@chicken_punk_pie]

I've grown up in Oregon and I'm still amazed by the beauty of it.

[@whoismatt]

It's unfair how pretty it is!

[@billfarnham1592]

The appendices are invaluable on the FAA document. They have great stuff that you're gonna HAVE to know that you can download and keep for reference and study material.

[@whoismatt]

Totally right Bill! I read the study guide and was like, "that's pretty short," then I saw the appendices hahaha.

[@JamesYoung61]

What a great video, you really condensed all your work down into 14 mins and all linked below, I am a Brit but I doubt that the CAA rules differ very much and you have given us all the study notes. Cheers Matt.

[@robbauer3104]

Matt, you are just great. Congrats on your first year and thank you for all of your consistently great videos. This was a much-needed video for KZbin. I've been studying for the last few weeks so you couldn't have picked a better time to do this video. Thanks for the helpful tips and informative links.

[@whoismatt]

Thanks so much Rob! :D

[@adrianinniss3601]

Did you pass?

[@ROSSPINTO]

I take my test next week and I feel a whole lot better about it now. Thanks for this video!

[@whoismatt]

Hope you do well Ross! :)

[@MissionUber]

Matt, you are VERY GOOD on camera. Great presentation. I don't think you said, "um" or "ah" even once. Great information, great flow of the video. Great drone shots. One of the best videos I've ever seen on any subject.

[@ShimonGaliley]

Thanks for putting this together! I studied using the resources you recommended, and got a 97% on my first try! Also, the actual test seemed way easier than the 3DR test.

[@whoismatt]

+Shimon Galiley you're welcome! So glad you passed!

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thanks Matt for taking the time to make this video and for all the awesome info and links.

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Ryan! :D

[@tylerdewitt2793]

I'm just now getting into drone flying and this video was super helpful! I had no clue what I needed to do to prepare for the test. Thanks!

[@JRESHOW]

I took this class too and passed with 87% on the first try and it took right around an hour. Congrats on passing and good video!

[@whoismatt]

Thanks so much! :)

[@jameswebb8162]

Awesome video dude!! During my summer break I was hesitant of taking the exam. But now with the aid of your insight, it should be much of a problem. Thank you so much. James

[@whoismatt]

Thanks James! Glad to help!

[@neonpictures6272]

10/10 that was super helpful! i've been reading the study guide for a little while now, but i feel a lot more confident that i have the tools i need to feel prepared for the test. also, nice shots you included in there!

[@whoismatt]

Thank you! Glad you liked the drone shots :)

[@blume357]

Absolutely good information,,, Test is tough.... and you need to study and study hard for it. I just took the test and barely skimmed by.... sectional charts are very important as well as weather and the rest....

[@robertfagan3876]

Your info/links helped me quite a bit. Going into the test, I felt very confident I could get a high 90, but still missed 11 questions. They have some that I never heard of and really have nothing to do with what they are certifying you for...like what angle is it when a fixed wing plane might feel it's turn is "significantly" affecting it's load? You have to know what the FAA feels is significant. A couple about the minutia of the 107 legalese (UNDER 55 lbs!!! not up to 55 lbs.)...but over all I would say 30-40 percent on Sectional charts and knowing which numbers are AGL/MSL...another 20-25 percent on weather...those were the most tricky because often there were two right answers you just had to get the righter one. :-) And then a bunch on drinking,drugs and dangerous mind frames. I would say I educated guess on about a 1/3 of the test and came out with about 50-50 on them. Your info though was key...I actually got right a couple of questions that appeared to be completely wrong only because I practiced the tests you linked to and they had those exact same questions and while I got them wrong on the practice, I remembered the right answers when I saw them on the real test. So practice practice the practice tests. Thanks again Matt!

[@whoismatt]

Thanks so much Robert! Glad the practice tests helped you, they helped me a ton when I took the test too.

[@RedFlyer350]

I'm currently going thru the study course from Drone Pilot Ground School. I still enjoyed your video. It made me feel good and like I'm not alone in this subject. Thanks for making the video and sharing your thoughts and insight in the matter. Keep doing what you do

[@whoismatt]

Hey Jeff! Glad you enjoyed the video. :) Hope you do well on your test!

[@eldobabe]

u are awesome Matt , the way u explained stuffs , something that didnt exist in manual handbooks that u taught us from your videos , cos u are infield man that learn from ur own experience , which is awsum !!! ... Thank you for all had u done from ur videos , really inspired me as a wedding film maker based in bali , u're very welcome if u wanna visit Bali Matt , Keep up the awsum work Matt !!!

[@whoismatt]

Thank you! Hope to visit Bali one day!

[@RedFlyerMedia]

Thank You so MUCH. I found your channel for the wedding video info. I am a documentary filmmaker who is shooting a wedding for family (not my genre!) Your wedding how to videos have helped me figure out what approach to take with the wedding. YAY! THIS VIDEO about the drone test gives me hope. I have been looking through other info and feeling totally overwhelmed about taking the test, but you broke it down into "digestible" pieces of info THANK YOU!

[@whoismatt]

Thank you!

[@ClaytonMarshallRay]

Seriously the most helpful video to get me stared in my journey towards being a (legal) commercial drone pilot. Thanks, Matt!

[@whoismatt]

+ClaytonMarshallRay thanks Clayton!

[@BDrones]

Hey man I just want to say thanks I watched your video and I have been studying now for two weeks North Rupp video blue ridge video all types of videos to get myself ready for this test you are the first one that actually has made me feel calm about taking the test really appreciate it

[@Riz23Riz]

Thanks Matt for doing this. I am a relatively good drone hobbyists but have been thinking lately of turning of turning it into a business. Your video takes some of the stress from the process of being properly licensed. I look forward to gathering all the info you suggested and taking (and passing) the part 107 test. Thanks for making this easier for me.

[@whoismatt]

Thank you! Glad this helped you out. :)

[@Kmancal1]

Thanks for the video. Taking my test next week. Getting excited/ nervous. Lol. Appreciate you man!

[@Wooley689]

Glad I saw this, a couple years ago I was interested in flying a drone commercially and checked on it, the FAA saying you had to be a Pilot downed that idea for me. It was all confusing and seemed a pretty expensive venture. I wanted to do it right but no way did I have the time nor monies to put into it.

[@whoismatt]

Yeah they have simplified the process a lot, now that you don't need to be a full fledged pilot to fly a drone. I would highly recommend taking the test. :D

[@simongentry]

thank you Matt - it's important for your viewers to know they must have this license to be a commercial aerial sUAS videographer / cinematographer / photographer - a ton of people have no respect for the work behind getting the license or why the FAA wants safe pilots in an already busy airspace. even casey is under investigation. ask any commercial truck driver about their license and you'll see getting paid for something that seems straight forward requires considerable planning, and awareness. safety comes first - for you, your client and for anyone in the vicinity. understanding which airspace you can fly in and when. making sure your client knows the difference between a guy/gal with a drone and an FAA licensed commercial sUAS pilot and the responsibilities included.

[@whoismatt]

+simon gentry thanks Simon! You're totally right!

[@ShaunHautly]

Taking my test tomorrow. Thanks for making it seem way less daunting than most other resources I found.

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Shaun! Hope you passed! :D

[@Home2market]

Matt: YOU. ARE. THE. MAN!!!! Thanks so much for all the great information - it was a HUGE help in finding the right study materials.

[@whoismatt]

+Home2Market Real Estate Virtual Tours thanks! Glad to help'! 😁👍🏻

[@Jaybee7890-p7s]

Matt, okay so bear with me. I've been making videos for years, just for myself and my friends when we go on trips and what not; and just recently I've tapped into a a business model that I didn't know existed. I started a new job in sales, and with that I started making videos and commercials. It's exploded. I've had so many people contact me for commercials, I can't accept all the offers, which has been SUPER COOL. So, in saying that; I've had 4-5 couples contact me, which all they proposals were pretty much the same. "James, we want you to shoot our wedding. You're super fun, we love your work and how you edit, and how you've done other weddings in the past" So, I've got 5 weddings booked over the next few months. I jumped off the ledge not really knowing what to expect, as I literally didn't know people GOT PAID to shoot wedding videos until I youtube'd it after accepting my first wedding lol I've spent the last few weeks researching, and working on my techniques and videos; and I came across your videos a few weeks ago. Your wedding videography videos are seriously some of the best I've found ANYWHERE. Technique, strategies, skills, you cover it all and make it easy. So the reason I'm commenting this on, THIS specific video is because I just ordered a Drone lol and have been researching getting certified......and BAM, KZbin recommends this video from you. I wanted to tel you dude, thank you. Your channel is A1, amazing. All Around fantastic. Keep up the good work man. Your'e the bomb. Do you have a Facebook page or Instagram?

[@whoismatt]

+JBPrductions whoa thanks so much man! So glad you like my videos! 😁 My Facebook is facebook.com/whoismattcom and my Instagram is Instagram.com/whoismatt. Thanks!

[@peterpumpkineater5927]

Matt WhoisMatt Johnson Hey Matt. I'm very interested in possibly getting my 107 license. Also, I live in a small town outside of San Antonio, where a small airport is nearby (about 5-7 miles). Do you think I'm am able to fly any (if at all) around my home? Thank you for this helpful video! P.S. Were is your general location? In a previous video, it looked like you were filming around town in Texas called Gruene.

[@adrianflores79]

How much does it cost for just the license ?

[@synergyuasinc.3606]

www.synergydronetraining.com/part-107-course

[@GlennMay1970]

Thanks Matt, I am in the process of studying for my commercial now.

[@whoismatt]

+Glenn May best of luck Glenn!

[@ChrisParayno]

congrats! thank you for spreading the word about taking the part 107. More youtubers need to take responsibility such as you have!

[@whoismatt]

+ISLANDTECH PTX thank you! :)

[@alvic2576]

Thanks for putting this together. Remarkable resource for a noob about to take the plunge.

[@markeskey2426]

Gleim.com was great. It was $54.95. Just took passed the Part 107 today thanks to their online study course. Highly recommend.

[@whoismatt]

I'll check that out! Thanks

[@simongentry]

congratulations! i finally got my license in the mail a couple of weeks ago! took them forever! i used gold seal suav ground school to study.

[@whoismatt]

+simon gentry awesome! I'll check them out!

[@Dietkrispy]

Love all of the Oregon shots. Beautiful work sir.

[@whoismatt]

+Tyler johnson thanks Tyler! I really need to go back, such a pretty Part of the country.

[@MrEvilTag]

we technically dont share airspace with other aircraft. we arent allowed near airports and our ceiling caps is way before theirs. its basically like school zone vs highway stuff.

[@whoismatt]

Valid point, but if you receive ATC permission to be flying near an airport (which you can easily do with this certification), then you definitely would be closer to other aircraft.

[@GeneMoretti]

Thank you so much for this video Matt. I will start studying for my Remote Pilot test so I can shoot drone work for my real estate photography business.

[@microlord8898]

Awesome information! THanks for pulling all if this together to help us out here. Really appreciate the guidance!!!

[@whoismatt]

+MicroLord thank you!!!

[@TooSmooth]

Damnnnnnn! This video is legendary I'm about to start studying!

[@christopherculvey3391]

I like American Flyers in Addison, Tx. Good people. I am currently studying for my PPL.

[@whoismatt]

Nice! That’s actually where I took my test! 😁

[@christopherculvey3391]

@@whoismatt Awesome, I wanted to learn to fly there but Addison is so busy.

[@jonathanperkins4154]

Been here since the beginning and loving your content! You always remind me of why I love filming weddings!!!!

[@jonathanperkins4154]

ALSO THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO EEEVVVEEERRRR!!!!!

[@whoismatt]

+Jonathan Perkins haha thanks Jonathan! 😁

[@cooljac1]

Thanks. Very helpful. Planning to take the test soon.

[@whoismatt]

Thanks John!

[@ZuluLima47]

I have 2 of that same lamp in the background. THanks for the video. I'm excited to get into this world.

[@MaryKayUlsamer]

Bravo! Matt, thank you for an outstanding roadmap to passing the test. I can't wait to start studying!

[@whoismatt]

+Mary Kay Ulsamer thanks Mary!

[@eddiefastest]

WOW Matt.... fabulous video!! Thank you for sharing all of this information... I'll let you know when I pass the Part 107!!

[@whoismatt]

Thanks so much Dean! Hope you pass!

[@BobbiWeb]

Thanks Matt for the good info on part 107 test. I am excited about this now

[@whoismatt]

+Bobbi Webster thanks Bobbi! Hope you do well!

[@NorthMaybe]

Thanks for the info. i'm hoping to start studying to get my license soon, but i suck at taking tests. will definitely check out the links..

[@NorthMaybe]

just bought the remote pilot 101 guide. they owe you at the very least a epic high-five

[@whoismatt]

+IamJHil haha awesome! Hope you do well on the test!

[@reinahutton8151]

Thank you so much! I've been having trouble finding study material for the sectional shart stuff. I want to become a surveyor and since the field is going in the direction of drone technology, I thought this would be a good addition to my resume. Thanks again Matt!!

[@reinahutton8151]

Just realized i wrote sectional SHART lol. I'm not changing it :)

[@PlayofLightBoise]

Very helpful, Matt. This is great information on what I need to do to get certified.

[@goriverman]

Thanks I'll study for it over the winter. Great video and info

[@whoismatt]

Thank you! Glad to help!

[@AcesUpMedia]

Thanks for this great video! This is a very important step to protect yourself from getting fined or worse.

[@whoismatt]

+Aces Up Video thank you!

[@Dexter27271]

Thanks for the pep talk, gave me that push to go for, great motivational speaker

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Dexter!

[@ej732]

Interesting. Thinking about getting a license to add to my resume for surveying.

[@kgvrtrooperkeithgarrick7133]

Excellent video! Probably one of the most useful as far as information goes! Thanks for your advice. I can't wait to get started.

[@whoismatt]

+KGVRTROOPER Keith Garrick thanks Keith!

[@Belex473]

Thank you so much. I was looking for all of these websites and you had it. Will be taking the test in about month. So good timing.

[@DoNnEgRoW]

Subscribed! Thanks for all the good info, especting my obsidian p4p to be delivered on Tuesday 🤪

[@whoismatt]

Nice! You’re gonna love it!

[@davidkosloski94]

Well played sir. Well thought out. I can tell you spent a lot of time on this! Thank you!

[@whoismatt]

Thanks so much David!

[@michaelfugitt6967]

Thanks Matt, you've provided an awesome and very thorough resource here!

[@saiyan_princestudios9790]

Nice video. Matt you seem like a good guy. First you make a video on how to film a wedding and now this, lol even though both videos could potentially help create more competition for you. Never the less I appreciate it.

[@tzooli]

Dude, you're awesome! Amazing video. Really eases the stress of just how to start prepping for the test. THANKS!

[@whoismatt]

+Oded Holzinger thank you! Hope you do well!

[@christopherculvey3391]

Something you need to know about taking FAA Tests, Anything in the testing center can be used on the exam. Some of the tools pilots use daily have some answers on them. FYI

[@dylanchadderton1]

I appreciate you doing this video, im going to be taking my test soon without doing any courses or flight schools. I have been taking the practice tests on 3DR and score between 8/10-10/10 on each 10 question block so 80-100%. Being a Meteorologist also helps greatly since i know how to read METARs, maps and such and know about weather patterns/clouds/etc. Well see but i feel pretty confident. I am going to read through the FAA study guide once though.

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Dylan! Focus on sectional charts and you should be good!

[@kmcneilus92]

Thanks so much for sharing mate! Really appreciate all the links as well :) excited and anxious to get this exam out of the way!

[@FilmmakersLifestyle]

Mat, you're the best. Thank you for this guide. I will do what you say and comment back when I pass!

[@whoismatt]

Thanks so much! Hope you do well!

[@LeDribFPV]

Great overview man, thanks

[@whoismatt]

+Le Drib thank you!

[@NostalgicRoe]

Hoping to take the test in the next few months. This is a great guide. Thanks!

[@whoismatt]

Best of luck on the test!

[@XzadforSpacefox]

I really love your videos. You have a great presence and talk about thinks in terms that perfectly convey the info.

[@whoismatt]

Hey thanks so much!

[@ags41win]

Thanks, very useful. Am planning to sit for the exam with my son.

[@bradforddykens4859]

Thank You Matt, great information. good luck with your business.

[@seek3n]

Well I think that’s the only way to use full function of your drone in Texas. Such as taking any photo or video footage

[@kennybohey5906]

Thank You so Much for that Video. I Recommend it 2 Every1 that is going 4 Their Part 107 I Have My Test Scheduled & Cannot Wait...! Thanks Again Matt & Your Other Friends that Have Helped...See Yaw, Kenny Bohey

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Kenny!

[@drewcover2864]

Well done Matt, thanks for the experience and resources. You've made it easy to study on my own

[@MrMrdamon1]

I brought the uav coach training video, IT'S VERY GOOD.

[@whoismatt]

+DARRYL DAMON glad you enjoy it!

[@Cbartlettbo]

Watched this one more time before my test. Taking the PT 107 test today! Thanks for the tips Matt!

[@abigaillara4536]

FYI you now(2018) need to register your drones. which I think means you have to get a license...

[@darthbill68]

this is great info, just got my DJI Mavic Pro, and got it registered and the next step is to take this, you vid and links are an awesome resource...wish me luck, hopefully I can do this in a couple weeks...

[@RyanMatlock]

darthbill68 How did it go?

[@r.a.8861]

Ya how'd it go?

[@thomasnandola794]

Hey Matt, By any chance can you make a drone color grading tutorial? The colors in your drone footage are beautiful!

[@whoismatt]

Hey Thomas! Check out this video, I follow a lot of the same principles for coloring my drone footage: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJXcZquObcl-Zrs

[@kevmikwa]

Who doesn't love Matt Johnson? Nobody, that's who. Great stuff, my video brother.

[@whoismatt]

Hahaha thanks so much :D

[@universeunknown1880]

At 10:17, Is that the Multnomah Falls near Portland, OR ?

[@whoismatt]

+UniverseUnknown yessir! Taken from my drone film Pacific, that you can watch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2PVqnmhfdyZaMU

[@morriswentworth4438]

one minute in to this video and i'm overwhelmed by your pleasant demeanor, very helpful video thank you so much for the help and awesomeness! 1 new subscriber, thats fo sho

[@whoismatt]

+Morris Wentworth haha awesome Morris! Glad to help!

[@ignitesmallbusinessacademy5444]

Tremendous job on this video. Thanks for being so thorough!

[@MattTheMouth]

Killing the game fellow Matt. Thanks for all the info, looking forward to getting certified!

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Matt!

[@ChrisM-yr5tt]

Thanks very informative. I plan on taking the test this summer. I subd as well I have been flying a phantom 3 for about 2 years now.

[@whoismatt]

+Chris M thanks Chris! Hope you pass!