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FAA Part 107
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Part 107 Night Operations & Visual Line of Sight
FAA Part 107
Part 107 Night Operations & Visual Line of Sight
by SkyPilot Prep
Practical Part 107 study for night operations, anti-collision lighting, VLOS, crew coordination, operating limits, and calm scenario decisions.
Content last reviewed: October 2, 2026
Always confirm with current FAA sources (faa.gov/uas).
Mission outcomes
What You Will Learn
Who it's for
For remote-pilot applicants and working drone operators who want to study a defined Part 107 topic with short, self-paced lessons. It is independent education—not FAA training, an FAA credential, or a promise of a test result.
About This Course
See the limits. Coordinate the crew. Make the next sound decision.
Part 107 Night Operations & Visual Line of Sight is a focused, self-paced study course for the night-operation and line-of-sight questions that demand more than memorizing a phrase. Work through original lessons on night definitions, anti-collision lighting, visual line of sight, visual observers, crew communication, operating limits, waiver concepts, and scenario-based decision-making.
Each lesson uses a repeatable approach: identify the rule or limitation in the prompt, separate what the crew can observe from what must be verified, and choose the next conservative planning step. The course supports Part 107 exam preparation and better study habits; it is not a flight authorization, legal advice, or a substitute for current FAA sources and operational judgment.
SkyPilot Prep is an independent education provider. Always verify current FAA guidance, airspace requirements, aircraft limitations, site conditions, and crew readiness before flight.
Your study system
Night-operation study routines
Turn lighting, visibility, crew, and site prompts into a calm sequence of facts to identify and details to verify.
VLOS and crew clarity
Practice distinguishing visual line of sight from casual visual contact, then map how the remote pilot and observer communicate.
Original decision scenarios
Work through original educational scenarios with explanations that build judgment without presenting them as FAA test items or flight clearance.
Prerequisites
- A basic Part 107 study plan and willingness to verify details with current FAA sources.
- A notebook or notes app for recording operating limits, lighting cues, and questions that need a current-source check.
- No prior night flight experience is required; this is an exam-prep and operational-judgment course, not flight training or authorization.
Completion record
A SkyPilot Prep completion record reflects course participation only. It is not an FAA certificate, rating, waiver, authorization, or permission to conduct flight operations.
Independent preparation
SkyPilot Prep is an independent education provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration. This course is training only; it is not legal advice, a waiver, an airspace authorization, a flight plan, or a substitute for aeronautical decision-making. It does not guarantee a knowledge-test result or authorize flight operations. Verify current FAA requirements, aircraft limitations, weather, site conditions, and crew readiness before flight.
Questions before takeoff
Is this an FAA course or permission to conduct night operations?
No. SkyPilot Prep is an independent education provider. This course is training only and does not provide FAA approval, a waiver, airspace authorization, legal advice, or permission to fly.
Does completing the course qualify me to operate a drone at night?
No. Course completion does not authorize flight operations. Verify current FAA requirements, airspace status, aircraft capabilities, site conditions, and crew readiness before any operation.
Are these actual FAA knowledge-test questions?
No. The scenarios are original SkyPilot Prep educational material. They are not recalled questions, official FAA test items, or a reproduction of an exam.
How long does the course take?
Plan for about 2 hours and 15 minutes of lesson time, plus time to pause, review current FAA references, and work through your own study notes.
What is included with this course?
Your enrollment includes the self-paced course lessons, the published course outline, and any free preview lesson shown on this page. It is independent preparation material; it does not include an FAA knowledge test appointment or FAA-issued credential.
How long can I access the course?
The current application keeps access available while your enrollment record remains active. It does not enforce a time-based access expiration. If a refund is approved, access to that refunded course may be revoked under the refund policy.
How does the 14-day refund policy work?
You may request a refund within 14 days of purchase when you have completed or accessed less than 20% of the purchased course. Submit the request through the refund policy or Contact page; requests are reviewed manually and are not automatically approved.
Does this course replace the FAA knowledge test?
No. This course does not replace the FAA knowledge test. Applicants must follow the FAA's remote-pilot steps, including taking the Unmanned Aircraft General—Small knowledge test at an FAA-approved knowledge testing center.
Is the completion certificate an FAA certificate?
No. Any completion certificate is a SkyPilot Prep course-completion record only—not an FAA certificate, rating, license, or credential.
How do I register and schedule the knowledge test?
Create an FAA Tracking Number in IACRA, then schedule the Unmanned Aircraft General—Small knowledge test at an FAA-approved knowledge testing center. Review the FAA's remote pilot steps before booking.
What are the score, question count, and test fee?
The current PSI UAG bulletin lists 60 scored questions plus 5 unscored validation questions, 120 minutes, and a 70% passing score. The FAA directs applicants to the testing provider to schedule and pay; confirm the current testing-center fee during booking. See the PSI UAG Applicant Information Bulletin.
Enrollment
Individual course access. Terms and refund policy apply.
Enrollment opens the course curriculum shown on this page. After enrollment, return to your dashboard to find your enrolled courses. Lessons marked Preview remain a free way to inspect the course format first.
Before you choose
- Start with the outline. Check the available lesson count, duration, level, and module topics against the areas you want to study.
- Use a free check when unsure. Take the practice exam to identify a useful starting point, then return to this course.
- Set your own rhythm. Use the study planner to map the course around a 7-, 14-, or 30-day schedule.
A few practical questions
How do I use this course?
Move through the course at your own pace, using the available outline to guide your study. Your enrolled courses are available from the dashboard.
Can I review the format first?
When a lesson is marked Preview in the curriculum, it is available to inspect before enrollment. Otherwise, use the course outline and free practice exam to decide where to begin.