The Part 107 recurrency test is not hard. But the process is confusing if you have never done it before. Here is every step, from start to finish.
Step 1: Go to faasafety.gov
Open faasafety.gov in your browser. This is the FAA Safety Team website. All free online recurrency tests live here.
Step 2: Log in or create an account
If you already have an account, log in. If not, create one. You will need your FAA certificate number and the email you used when you first got your Part 107.
Step 3: Find the recurrency course
Search for "Part 107 Small UAS Recurrent" in the course catalog. You can also find it under the "Courses" tab. Click on the course to start.
Step 4: Go through the material
The course has training sections and a test at the end. You can go at your own pace. There is no timer. You can pause and come back. Most pilots finish in 1 to 2 hours.
Topics include airspace rules, weather, loading and performance, crew resource management, and updated regulations. The FAA updates the content, so even if you took it before, some questions may be different.
Step 5: Pass the test
You need 70% or higher to pass. If you do not pass, you can retake it right away. There is no limit on retakes and no waiting period.
Step 6: Save your completion certificate
After you pass, the site gives you a completion certificate. Download the PDF. Save it. This is your proof. The FAA will update your record, but it can take a few days.
Tip: Upload the PDF to DroneLog107 so you always have it. Pro users get waiver document storage for all their certificates and completions.
Step 7: Verify on IACRA
After a few days, check your IACRA account to make sure your certificate shows as current. If it does not update within a week, contact the FAA Safety Team for help.
Common mistakes
Waiting until the last day
If you wait until the last day and the site is down, you are grounded. Do it at least a week before your deadline.
Not saving the certificate
Clients may ask for proof. The FAA may take days to update your record. Download and save the PDF as soon as you pass.
Using the wrong account
Make sure your faasafety.gov account is linked to your FAA certificate number. If the accounts do not match, your completion may not count.