07/31/2026
π©οΈ Week 3: Get Your Part 107
If you want to get paid to recover deer with a drone...
This is where you start.
If someone pays you to fly, the FAA requires a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
That means recovering a wounded deer for a paying customer isn't a hobbyβit's commercial drone work.
The good news?
It's a lot easier than most people think.
The exam covers things like:
β Airspace
β Weather
β FAA regulations
β Safe flight operations
Most people spend a couple of weeks studying and do just fine.
One study program we've had good experiences with is Remote Pilot 101. It does a great job breaking everything down into manageable lessons and has helped a lot of pilots prepare for the exam.
π https://remotepilot101.com/
One thing that new recovery operators often don't think about...
Most recovery calls happen after dark.
Under Part 107, night operations are allowed as long as you're following the FAA requirements, including using an approved anti-collision strobe when required.
Plan for night operations from day oneβnot after your first phone call.
π Question for everyone...
Do you already have your Part 107?
If you do...
How was the test?
Any study tips you'd give someone getting ready to take it?
If you don't have it yet, what's holding you back?