After you pass
The new remote pilot's kit
What you need on day one, what belongs in the case and what to look for in each. Written for Part 107 work, not for hobby flying.
Required by the FAA
Required for Part 107 flights. The rules are in the regulations cited on each item.
FAA requiredPart 89
Remote ID
Drones flown under Part 107 must broadcast Remote ID, built in or through a broadcast module, unless flown inside an FAA-recognized identification area (Part 89).
Tip: Check the FAA's list of declared Remote ID drones and modules before you buy.
FAA required§§48.200 and 48.205
Registration label
Label the aircraft with its FAA registration number before it flies (§§48.200 and 48.205).
Look for: A durable, weatherproof label or engraving on an exterior surface you can read without tools.
Recommended for the flight case
Before the kit, the certificate
None of this matters until you pass.
The gear list above assumes a remote pilot certificate. If you do not have one yet, the Part 107 Library is three volumes and the Exam Engine, written to the current Airman Certification Standards. The Starter Kit is free and needs no card.
Power
Keep the aircraft flying and the batteries safe.
Spare batteries and a multi-charger
Many jobs take more than one battery, and a spare is your reserve.
Tip: Buy the maker's own batteries; add a charger that fills several in sequence.
Fire-safe battery bag
Lithium-polymer batteries can catch fire when damaged or overcharged.
Look for: A fire-resistant storage bag or case for charging and transport.
Field
Set up a clear launch point and keep the aircraft airworthy.
Landing pad
Keeps dust and grass out of the motors and gives a clear launch point.
Look for: Weighted or staked, high-visibility, at least twice the drone's width.
Spare propellers
A nicked propeller fails preflight (§107.15).
Look for: A full set per aircraft, plus the tool to change them.
High-visibility vest
Tells bystanders and site crews who is in charge of the flight.
Look for: ANSI-rated, in orange or yellow.
Planning
Check the wind and keep your screen readable.
Handheld wind meter
Wind at the launch point is often stronger than the forecast says.
Look for: Reads gusts and average speed in knots or mph.
Screen sunshade
Bright sun washes out the controller screen and hides warnings.
Look for: Fits your phone, tablet or smart controller.
Non-polarized sunglasses
Polarized lenses can black out some screens at certain angles.
Tip: Test them against your controller screen before a flight.
From Aneroid Press
Printed for the flight case
Five two-sided reference cards, printed in full color on 5.5 × 8.5 in. stock.
No date announced
- Part 107 Quick Reference
- Part 107 Preflight and Field Card
- Preflight Inspection Study Card
- VFR Airspace Quick Reference
- VFR Preflight Checklist
- A linen-bound remote pilot logbook is in preparation.