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What the FAA requires of pilots, and a simple way to build agency training on top of it.

Last reviewed Oct 27, 2026 3 linked sources Service first. No sales pitch.
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Requirements

What the FAA requires

Remote pilot certificate

FAA explains how to become a certificated remote pilot, including the aeronautical knowledge test. Applicants must be at least 16 (107.61).
Sources: [1] [2]

Recurrent knowledge

Remote pilots must complete recurrent knowledge within the previous 24 calendar months (107.65).
Source: [2]

Waiver-specific training

FAA public safety waiver packets include their own checklists and requirements. Build records around the waiver you hold.
Source: [3]
Path

A simple training path

  1. Certificate

    Each pilot earns and keeps a Part 107 certificate, or meets your COA's pilot requirements.

  2. Aircraft type training

    Hands-on with the exact aircraft, payload and software your agency flies.

  3. Mission training

    Night, thermal search, scene documentation, and the warrant and records rules in Ohio Drone Laws.

  4. Proficiency and records

    Set a minimum flight-hour or skills-check interval and log it.

Make it stick

Pro tip
Train on the waiver you hold
A 200 ft shielded 91.113 waiver and a Part 107 PSO waiver have different conditions. Your scenarios should match.
Research pending
Ohio courses and standardized skills tests
Ohio-specific courses and national proficiency evaluations will be listed only after verifying each provider's published details.

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