Frequently Asked Questions

The FAA Part 107 exam (officially called the Unmanned Aircraft General – Small, or UAG) is the knowledge test required to become a certified commercial drone pilot in the United States. It covers airspace classification, weather, regulations, airport operations, and more. The exam is 60 questions, 120 minutes, and you need 70% (42/60) to pass.

The exam fee is approximately $175, though it varies slightly by testing location. Some PSI-owned centers charge $96. You'll need an FAA Tracking Number (FTN) from IACRA before you can schedule — getting your FTN is free.

Most students who study consistently for 2–4 weeks pass on their first attempt. The exam tests specific knowledge of FAA regulations and airspace rules — it rewards focused study over general drone experience. VLOSready is designed to cover everything you need.

Your certificate is valid for 24 months. After that you need to complete recurrent training (a knowledge test or an online course) to stay current. VLOSready includes a Recert course for pilots approaching their renewal.

No. VLOSready is an independent study platform created by a certified drone operator. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the FAA or PSI. Always verify information with official FAA sources before your exam.

VLOSready is built by a working drone operator, not a test prep company. It features AI narration by Harper and Jake (so you can study hands-free), interactive checkpoints after every lesson, downloadable cheat sheets for all 6 topics, and 529 practice questions weighted by topic. Pro subscribers also get 12 professional pilot tools: live METAR decoder with go/no-go, TFR checker, airspace lookup, digital flight logbook with PDF export, client-ready preflight reports, weight and balance calculator, certificate currency tracker with renewal reminders, incident log, equipment maintenance tracker, certificate wallet, job and revenue tracker, and a full recertification course. It's the only platform built for the complete lifecycle of a professional drone pilot — from first study session to hundredth commercial flight.

Yes — VLOSready is a Progressive Web App (PWA). You can add it to your home screen from Safari or Chrome and it works like a native app. AI narration works on mobile too.

Yes. VLOSready covers all 6 FAA topic areas tested on the UAG exam: Airspace Classification, Weather & Atmosphere, Regulations & Certification, Airport Operations & Charts, Loading/Performance & Emergency, and Physiology & ADM. Content is based on the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS).

The free plan includes access to the first lesson of the study guide and the Key Terms section. It's enough to see how the platform works before committing.

The Full Course includes all 64 lessons across 6 topics, 529 practice exam questions, 251 flashcards, the simulated 60-question timed exam, downloadable PDF cheat sheets for every topic, and AI narration by Harper and Jake. Access never expires.

Pro includes everything in the Full Course plus 12 professional pilot tools: Recertification course, METAR decoder with go/no-go guidance, TFR checker, airspace lookup, digital flight logbook (PDF/CSV export), client-ready preflight reports, weight and balance calculator, certificate currency tracker with 90/60/30-day email reminders, incident and near-miss log, equipment maintenance tracker, certificate wallet (store your Part 107 cert, registrations, and insurance), and a job and revenue tracker for commercial operations. New subscriptions include a 7-day free trial. After the trial, Pro is $240/year ($20/mo billed annually). Access never expires on the course content.

All sales are final. Due to the digital nature of the product, we don't offer refunds once course access has been granted. If you experience technical issues, contact support@vlosready.com.

Yes — a free account is required to track your progress and unlock paid content. Sign up takes about 30 seconds with just your email.

VLOSready works on any modern browser — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge. It's optimized for desktop study but works well on mobile and tablet too. Install it as a PWA for the best mobile experience.

No — AI narration (Harper and Jake) is included at no extra cost for Full Course and Pro members. It's powered by ElevenLabs and cached so playback is fast.

Email support@vlosready.com. We typically respond within 24 hours on business days.