Certificated Remote Pilot (Drone pilot)

Exam
State exam
Education
Specific course
Experience
Not reported
Background check
Required

A drone pilot's license or remote pilot required certificate demonstrates to the FAA that you understand the regulations, operating requirements, and procedures for safely flying drones.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Federal license
Exam
State exam required
Education
Specific course required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Background check
Background check required

Issuing body

Department
Federal Aviation Administration
Division
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Address
UAS Integration Office 490 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Suite 7225 Washington, DC 20024
Last updated
May 24, 2023

Occupations (O*NET)

Source and verification

This record is North Carolina's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

Before you apply, confirm every detail with Unmanned Aircraft Systems — see the issuing body section above.

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