Remote Pilot
What the Part 107 Knowledge Test Actually Covers
In Brief
The Part 107 knowledge test checks five broad areas: regulations and operating limitations, airspace and chart reading, weather, loading and performance, and operational decision-making. This article explains what each area asks of a remote pilot and why the same knowledge keeps mattering long after test day.
By FlightPushPublished July 13, 2026 1 min readReviewed by FAA Advanced Ground Instructor and Instrument Ground Instructor
Contents
Regulations and Operating Limitations
The test checks whether you understand the responsibilities and operating boundaries that come with acting as a remote pilot in command. Memorizing a single altitude limit is not enough; you need to recognize how the rules interact with the operation in front of you.
Airspace and Chart Interpretation
Remote pilots operate inside the National Airspace System. That makes airspace classification, sectional-chart symbols, airport environments, and authorization requirements central parts of the test and of safe operations afterward.
Weather, Loading, and Performance
Weather affects battery performance, aircraft control, visibility, and risk. Loading and performance questions test whether you can recognize the operational effect of weight, balance, density altitude, and environmental conditions rather than simply recite definitions.
Operational Decision-Making
A large share of useful Part 107 knowledge is about judgment: inspecting the aircraft, briefing participants, identifying hazards, managing crew resources, and deciding when an operation should not continue.
Use the Test as a Safety Baseline
The written test is not the finish line. It is a baseline showing that you can identify the rules, information, and decisions needed to operate responsibly. Real proficiency comes from continuing to use those skills after certification.