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What is the FAA Part 107?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 certification is your ticket to becoming a licensed commercial drone operator in the United States. Whether you dream of capturing breathtaking aerial photography, conducting search and rescue missions, or exploring paid opportunities in the booming drone industry, passing the FAA Part 107 exam is your first crucial step.
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Hear from our Founder
Embark on your journey to Part 107 success with our online course, meticulously crafted to take you through the intricacies of registration, study strategies, and exam triumph. Delve into the complexities of regulations, decipher weather reports with ease, navigate sectional charts seamlessly, and grasp the art of aeronautical decision-making.
Our comprehensive preparation course ensures you are fully prepared and knowledgeable across all essential topics, paving the way for your success the day of your exam.
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Learn from Industry Leading Experts
Our instructors bring extensive experience, years of both drone piloting and teaching under their belts. They've mastered drone flying across diverse applications like aerial photography, inspections and surveying. What makes our course exceptional is the quality of instruction you'll receive. Take a peek at your instructors below:
ELENA BUENROSTRO
FOUNDER &
LICENSED DRONE PILOT
Elena Buenrostro is the Founder of Women Who Drone, a licensed drone pilot, educator & brand marketer at Google. Elena is also an international speaker sharing her knowledge at conferences and universities worldwide including World of Drones Congress, AUVSI , Drone Deploy Conference, Girl Scouts of America, Girl's Inc, and Columbia University.
KARA MURPHY
LICENSED DRONE PILOT &
CONTENT CREATOR
Kara Murphy, a drone enthusiast since 2014, obtained her Part 107 in 2017, launching her commercial drone career. With clients like Intel and Menards, she writes for Drone360 Magazine and DPReview, specializing in award-winning aerial photography. Kara resides in Michigan, capturing celestial wonders, managing the Silent Book Club, and preparing her upcoming eBook.
CHRISTINE LOZADA
LICENSED DRONE PILOT &
CONTENT CREATOR
Christine Lozada, a member of the Women Who Drone community since 2020, is an award-winning travel creator, podcast host, and YouTuber with a focus on crafting essential travel guides. She can be found on social media under the handle @christinelozada, where she explores beach destinations worldwide with her drone and indulges in the sport of pickleball.
HEATHER MONTHIE
LICENSED DRONE PILOT
& INSTRUCTOR
Heather Monthie, PhD, CFI, boasts 20+ years leading STEM education. A pilot since 1997 and instructor since 2002, she founded Educators Who Drone, uniting educators, parents, pilots, and STEM advocates. Her "Drone Pilot Basics" YouTube channel promotes aviation-tech fusion. She fosters youth interest in STEM and runs a digital marketing agency supporting tech businesses.
KERRY MAPES
LICENSED DRONE PILOT
+ INSTRUCTOR
Kerry began her drone journey in 2017 as a master's student, focusing on research and data collection. With decades of photography experience, she smoothly transitioned her skills. As the Business Development Manager at Geo Owl LLC, she played a key role in expanding GIS and drone services, contributing to research and gaining her Part 107 certification.
ELLA SOPHIA GARCIA
LICENSED DRONE PILOT
+ INSTRUCTOR
Ella is a dedicated professional with a multifaceted background. As an Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, she brings her expertise in digital marketing strategy, drone education, and entrepreneurship to the forefront.
The FAA Part 107 certification is a legal requirement for anyone looking to use drones for commercial purposes. Some of which include:
✅ Flying a drone for hire
✅ Flying a drone on behalf of your organization
✅ Flying a drone for a public safety department or other government entity
Example Curriculum
- 1.0- Opening words from our WWD Founder (1:30)
- 1.1- Materials Needed for this Course (1:16)
- 1.1-Practice Quiz
- 1.2- Glossary of Terms & Acronyms (0:47)
- 1.2- Practice Quiz
- 1.3- Requirements & Process (1:40)
- 1.3- Practice Quiz
- 1.4- Registering your Drone (1:56)
- Practice Quiz 1.4
- 1.5- Final Thoughts (1:38)
- 1.5-Practice Quiz
- 2.0- Subpart A - Applicable Regulations (1:31)
- Practice Quiz 2.0
- 2.1- Subpart B - Operating Rules (2:14)
- Practice Quiz 2.1
- 2.2- Subpart C- Remote Pilot Certification (2:33)
- Practice Quiz 2.2
- 2.3- Subpart D - Operations Over Humans (4:04)
- Practice Quiz 2.3
- 2.4- Subpart E - Waivers (3:25)
- Practice Quiz 2.4
- 2.5- Final Words (0:43)
- 3.0- Airspace Classification, Operating Requirements, and Flight Restrictions (1:37)
- Practice Quiz 3.0
- 3.1-Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Terms & Symbols (2:51)
- Practice Quiz 3.1
- 3.2- Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) (1:51)
- Practice Quiz 3.2
- 3.3- Airspace Classification (Controlled Airspace) (6:35)
- Practice Quiz Complete 3.3
- 3.4- Airspace Classification (Uncontrolled Airspace) (6:11)
- Practice Quiz 3.4
- 3.5- Other Airspace Areas + Final Thoughts (8:56)
- Practice Quiz 3.5
- 4.0-Airport Operations (2:18)
- Practice Quiz 4.0
- 4.1- Sources for Airport Data (2:43)
- Practice Quiz 4.1
- 4.2- Navigation: Latitude & Longitude (1:56)
- Practice Quiz 4.2
- 4.3- Class B & C Airspace (4:23)
- Practice Quiz 4.3
- 4.4- Class D Airspace (2:57)
- Practice Quiz 4.4
- 4.5-Class E Airspace (2:03)
- Practice Quiz 4.5
- 4.6- Class G Airspace (2:49)
- Practice Quiz 4.6
- 5.0- The Weather (1:07)
- Practice Quiz 5.0
- 5.1- Surface Aviation Weather Observations (1:41)
- Practice Quiz 5.1
- 5.2- Aviation Weather Reports (14:45)
- Practice Quiz 5.2
- 5.3- Aviation Forecasts (9:26)
- Practice Quiz 5.3
- 5.4-Convective Significant Meteorological + Effects on sUAS Performance (1:46)
- Practice Quiz 5.4 convective qs
- 5.5-Density Altitude & Performance (4:08)
- Practice Quiz 5.5
- 5.6-Measurement of Atmospheric Pressure (4:06)
- Practice Quiz 5.6
- 5.7-Obstruction Effects on Wind Draft (1:41)
- Practice Quiz 5.7
- 5.8-Low Level Wind Shear & Atmospheric Stability (2:48)
- Practice Quiz 5.8
- 5.9-Temperature & Dew Point (1:29)
- Practice Quiz 5.9
- 5.10-Clouds (2:40)
- Practice Quiz 5.10
- 5.11-Fronts & Structural Icing (1:35)
- Practice Quiz 5.11
- 5.12-Thunderstorm Life Cycle (2:27)
- Practice Quiz 5.12
- 5.13-Ceiling & Visibility and Final Thoughts (1:04)
- Practice Quiz 5.13
- 7.0- Aeronautical Decision-Making (2:27)
- Practice Quiz 7.0
- 7.1-Risk Management (1:28)
- Practice Quiz 7.1
- 7.2- Risk Management Decision Making Process (1:40)
- Practice Quiz 7.2
- 7.3- Risk Management Principles (2:03)
- Practice Quiz 7.3
- 7.4- Crew Resource Management (0:59)
- Practice Quiz 7.4
- 7.5- Hazard & Risk (3:48)
- Practice Quiz 7.5
- 7.6- Hazardous Attitudes (3:07)
- Practice Quiz 7.6
- 7.7- Risk & Assessing Risk (2:33)
- Practice Quiz 7.7
- 7.8- PAVE Checklist (3:28)
- Practice Quiz 7.8
- 7.9- Human Factors (1:04)
- Practice Quiz 7.9
- 7.10- Decision Making Process (1:55)
- Practice Quiz 7.10
- 7.11- Dynamic Decision Making (2:30)
- Practice Quiz 7.11
- 7.12- Stress Management (2:10)
- Practice Quiz 7.12
- 7.13- Situational Awareness (1:52)
- Practice Quiz 7.13
- 8.0-Radio Communication Procedures & Physiological Factors (2:31)
- Practice Quiz 8.0
- 8.1-Traffic Advisory Practices (2:56)
- Practice Quiz 8.1
- 8.2- Recommended Traffic Advisory Practices (2:30)
- Practice Quiz 8.2
- 8.3- Physiological & Medical Factors (4:12)
- Practice Quiz 8.3
- 8.4- Vision & Flight (2:30)
- Practice Quiz 8.4
- 8.5- Final Thoughts (1:53)
- Practice Quiz 8.5 (Final Thoughts)
- 9.0- Night Operations, Waivers & LAANC (1:11)
- Practice Quiz 9.0
- 9.1-Night Operation Rules (2:03)
- Practice Quiz 9.1
- 9.2-Night Operations Best Practices (2:35)
- Practice Quiz 9.2
- 9.3-Types of Waivers (3:54)
- Practice Quiz 9.3
- 9.4-Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) (2:43)
- Practice Quiz 9.4
- 9.5-Recurrent Exam (2:43)
- Practice Quiz 9.5
- 9.6-Final Thoughts (0:43)
- Practice Quiz 9.6
What can you expect to receive in this preparation course?
Lifetime Access
Your enrollment grants you lifetime access to all current and future content updates, ensuring that your learning experience remains current and comprehensive.
Over 70 Videos & Text Lessons
Each video comprehensively covers everything you need to know to successfully pass your exam.
Real FAA Test Practice Exams
Prepare for the exam with authentic questions that mirror those you'll encounter on the actual test.
1:1 Support
We're here to support you every step of the way. For an extra fee, book 1:1 support and guidance with one of our knowledgable certified pilots.
Lesson Quizzes + 8 Practice Exams
After every lesson, anticipate a knowledge-check quiz and practice exams to reinforce your understanding.
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a personalized Women Who Drone certificate of achievement.
✨ Benefits of becoming a FAA Part 107 Pilot ✨
Becoming a Part 107 pilot offers numerous benefits.
It ensures you comply with FAA regulations, opening doors to various career opportunities. Certification enhances your professional credibility, equips you with essential safety knowledge, and can grant access to specialized projects. It also connects you with a supportive drone community and may increase your earning potential in the industry.
