Dreaming of becoming an FAA-certified drone pilot? Before you launch your career—or your drone—you need to navigate the Part 107 certification process. It’s not complicated once you know the steps, but miss one detail, and your approval could stall before takeoff.

In S4E3 of Sky Commander Academy, we walk you through every stage of the Remote Pilot certification journey—from eligibility requirements and IACRA registration to the TSA security vetting that confirms your clearance to fly.

In this episode:
🧭 Who qualifies? – Age, language, and citizenship requirements for U.S. Remote Pilots
📝 IACRA registration – how to create your FAA profile, link your FTN number, and track your certification process
🧠 Knowledge test overview – what to expect on the FAA Part 107 exam and how to register at an approved testing center
🛫 After you pass – step-by-step guide to submitting your test results and applying for your temporary certificate
🕵️ TSA background check explained – what it looks for, how long it takes, and how to avoid common application delays
💡 Pro tips – the fastest way to go from test day to official certification, plus key mistakes that hold pilots back

Becoming an FAA-certified Remote Pilot isn’t just paperwork—it’s your launchpad to professional flight. This episode gives you the exact checklist to go from student to certified without missing a single step.

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