Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements
Certification or Licensing
To become a drone pilot, you will need to earn a pilot’s license and a remote pilot certificate. To become a pilot, you must be at least 16 years old; be able to read, speak, write, and understand English; be in good physical and mental condition to safely operate a small UAS; and pass the initial aeronautical knowledge exam at a FAA-approved knowledge testing center (see https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/become_a_drone_pilot for a list of centers).
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