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How to Obtain


           UAV Certification




             OPTION 1                                                                 3.   Complete FAA Form 8710-13 for a remote

                                                                                           pilot certificate (FAA Airman Certificate or
           YOU DON’T HAVE A PILOT’S LICENSE                                                Rating Application) using the electronic
                                                                                           FAA Integrated Airman Certificate or
           Make sure you meet the following criteria...                                    Rating Application system (IACRA):

            • You’re at least 16 years old                                                      1. Register using the FAA IACRA system              7

            •  You can read, speak, write, and understand
              English (excepting a disability, such                                             2. Log in with username and password

              as hearing impairment)                                                            3.  Click on “Start New Application” and

            •  Your physical and mental condition                                                  1) Application Type “Pilot”,
              allows you to safely operate a UAV
                                                                                                   2) Certifications “Remote Pilot”,

           Then follow these steps:                                                                3) Other Path Information,
                                                                                                   4) Start Application
              1.   First, schedule an appointment with an
                   FAA-approved knowledge testing center.                 6
                                                                                                 4. Follow the application prompts.

              2.   Then, show up and pass the test—the                                           5.  When prompted, enter the 17-digit
                   cost is $150. Remember to bring a                                               knowledge test exam ID (NOTE: it may

                   government-issued photo ID!                                                     take up to 48 hours from the test date for
                   (More about the test following.)                                                the knowledge test to appear in IACRA).





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