How To Study For & Pass The FAA Drone Test!

[@SovisProductions]

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

[@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 !

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@kevmikwa]

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

[@whoismatt]

Hahaha thanks so much :D

[@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! 😁👍

[@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.

[@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!👍🏼

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@51Drones]

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

[@RyanUrlacher]

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

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Ryan! :D

[@GunnyJeffers]

I'm one of the ones that is "cramming" for the test. I've watched about 20 hours of video on KZbin and I must say, I like your presentation style and I'm endeavoring to not spend a dime on preparing for the test. I'm not cheap, just doing the license to cover my arse because I will "advance" the business of some friends and refuse to get nailed for not being AGL, (Above ground legally) LOL! Thanks for the video, Semper Fly! Gunny J. OUT!

[@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

[@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! 👍

[@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!

[@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?

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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! :)

[@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.

[@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! 👍🏻

[@SheridanArchbold]

Thanks Matt! This is the best informational video ever about the drone test!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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! :)

[@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!

[@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.

[@frederickfitt6241]

I passed, thanks Matt!

[@whoismatt]

Yessssss! Glad to hear Frederick!!!! :D

[@frederickfitt6241]

I followed his advice and immersed myself in the stuff. I used drone pilot ground school. Sectional charts you may need to find youtube videos on.

[@ZackKravits]

Literally just got my Phantom 4 Pro today. What a coincidence.

[@whoismatt]

+Zack Kravits what perfect timing! 😁

[@ZacColeman]

I just picked up my P4P yesterday... How are you liking it so far?

[@KrisFlix]

I just got the Phantom 4 Pro Obsidian today.

[@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! :)

[@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!

[@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?

[@Kmancal1]

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

[@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 :)

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@PlayofLightBoise]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@danielzee]

Great video, thanks! Time to study.

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Daniel!

[@BartlettOutfitters]

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

[@NatureShy]

I knew I recognized those places! OR coast, Detroit Lake, Western Columbia R. Gorge, and Columbia Hills/Eastern Gorge. I'm local here and a hiker.

[@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. :)

[@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'! 😁👍🏻

[@MattTheMouth]

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

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Matt!

[@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!

[@alvic2576]

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

[@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....

[@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!

[@michaelfugitt6967]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@drewcover2864]

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

[@fergusuan7371]

Thanks so much for the upload man, fantastic!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@paulnorberg3869]

Great style Matt! You've alleviated a lot of trepidation for me, Thanks! I'm now a subscriber.

[@Jbtorresmedina]

Wow! Probably the most useful in KZbin Yet! Thank You for all your work!

[@microlord8898]

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

[@whoismatt]

+MicroLord thank you!!!

[@MartinFoster]

Great video bro. I just bought the Mavic pro and am starting to study the commerical licensing material so I can use for Real estate marketing.

[@whoismatt]

+Martin Foster great to hear Martin!

[@MartinFoster]

KICKINwithCASSIE not yet. I'm a little behind. hopefully taking the test later this month

[@jeremyfoster8726]

how long have you been studying?

[@MartinFoster]

KICKINwithCASSIE That's awesome! I think I'm going to schedule the test for next week or the week after. let me know how it goes for you! :)

[@jeremyfoster8726]

How many hours a day? All the weather/technical lingo freaks me out .I 'm starting to study tomorrow

[@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.

[@ignitesmallbusinessacademy5444]

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

[@plentius]

Thanks so much Matt! Awesome video. I plan to start studying for the test right away and this information will be very helpful -- it already has been. Thanks again.

[@AwesomeDocumentary]

OMG I love This video, you rock. You made this all really easy!

[@whoismatt]

+AwesomeDocumentary thank you! 😁

[@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!

[@Jonatan_Discgolf]

Good subject for a film. Just want to note that I'm probably not the only one who follow you and do not live in the United States. In Sweden, for example, where I live it's kind impossible to get permission to fly drones. Even if I do not shoot weddings I like your movies.

[@whoismatt]

+Jonatan Nilsson I've read about Switzerland's crazy drone laws. So sad! Glad you like the videos Jonatan!

[@TooSmooth]

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

[@splatt53]

This was very helpful and exactly what I needed. Thank you very much!

[@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!

[@tsiswhoiam]

Thanks a lot for this.. I am finally taking my test and this was helpful.

[@ZuluLima47]

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

[@LeDribFPV]

Great overview man, thanks

[@whoismatt]

+Le Drib thank you!

[@MrK3V1NR]

Thanks man great video gonna start studying today.

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@EnzoMaisanoTELLTHESTORY]

Absolutely brilliant, and the drone footage was breathtaking! Thanks again Matt

[@whoismatt]

+Enzo Maisano (TELL THE STORY) thanks Enzo!

[@13StopsPocketFilms]

Thank you for this Matt! This is great info.

[@whoismatt]

You're most welcome! :)

[@cooljac1]

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

[@whoismatt]

Thanks John!

[@bradforddykens4859]

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

[@inheaps]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@whoismatt]

+NOISYCAT you're most welcome! 😁👍🏼

[@brianrosenstein7290]

Matt!!! You're Awesome!!!

[@sethzelenik1605]

great video. thanx a bunch for taking the time to make it. very helpful!!!

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Seth! Glad it helped you!

[@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!

[@chuckcam]

Thanks... with your help... got an 82% yesterday. thanks again

[@whoismatt]

+chuck smith thanks Chuck! Glad you passed!

[@andrewsantamaria5543]

That's awesome chuck! About how long did you study for? Any tips ?

[@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!

[@anubi13]

Love your videos, man. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.