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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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