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How Much Does the Part 107 Test Cost?
A clear cost breakdown for the initial Part 107 knowledge test, with the FAA’s approximate estimate, provider booking guidance, and separate drone-registration fees.
Last reviewed: October 15, 2026
Always confirm with current FAA sources (faa.gov/uas).
The FAA’s approximate estimate for the initial test
The FAA currently says Knowledge Testing Centers charge approximately $175 to take the initial aeronautical knowledge test. Treat that as the FAA’s published estimate—not a guaranteed quote, a uniform price at every center, or a confirmed PSI price for every appointment. The actual provider charge is the amount you should confirm for your chosen appointment before booking.
Confirm the exact testing charge with the provider
The FAA Airman Testing page links candidates to PSI to schedule an Airman Knowledge Test. PSI’s UAG Applicant Information Bulletin confirms the Unmanned Aircraft General–Small exam is offered at PSI FAA-approved testing centers and explains how to choose an appointment; it does not publish a fixed UAG fee. Review the fee and booking terms shown by PSI or your selected center before confirming, and contact the provider if the amount is unclear. The FAA estimate is useful for planning, but it is not a substitute for the booking total.
Drone registration is a separate cost
The FAA lists Part 107 drone registration at $5 per drone, valid for three years. Registration under the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations is a different option: the FAA lists $5 to cover all drones in your inventory for three years. Which registration applies depends on how you operate, and a recreational registration cannot be used for Part 107 flights. Neither amount is the knowledge-test fee; do not add it as though every applicant automatically owes it as part of testing.
Your certification path can change the steps
The FAA describes separate paths for first-time pilots and people who already hold a Part 61 pilot certificate. The approximately $175 estimate refers to the initial aeronautical knowledge test, so check the FAA’s current instructions for the path that applies to you instead of assuming every applicant follows the same testing steps. This guide does not present the test estimate as an all-in certification total or add other mandatory fees not established by the linked FAA and PSI sources.
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