Let's Talk about the Best Textbook to Help You Pass Part 107 Test for Drone Pilots
On August 2025, I got this email from a previous student below - I’ve been teaching drone photography class since 2024 fall semester at the City College of San Francisco, and I’ve been helping some students obtain the certification to fly drones commercially and legally. The certification is called Part 107, by the Federal Aviation Administration.
“Hello professor, this is your former student N. I took you drone photography class PHOT 102D back in spring 2025. I have finally achieved my Part 107 certification! I remember you said that if we ever got around to doing it, to let you know.
I kind of fell out of drone interest when the DJI ban happened, but recently got back into it. I just decided to schedule the exam and do it since I would keep delaying it otherwise. I passed with a 92%! Super happy.
So if you want to talk about it or I can come in and speak on it to your class if you want me to, but otherwise I just wanted to let you know! Thanks for the cool drone class, you actually covered a lot of what was on the study material!”
I wanted to reference this textbook today that I’ve been using at every class I’ve been teaching. The book is titled “2027-2028 Remote Pilot Test Prep With Prepware®” published by: ASA. They come out almost every fall with a newer version to help drone pilots in the US, and I can’t stress enough how important it is to keep up with the most current drone laws and regulations, as it’s a crazy fast-paced industry we are talking about. What is legal today isn’t guaranteed to become illegaly tomorrow, and again, you have to keep it up with the most current drone laws and regulations.
Comprehensive, FAA‑aligned content
The book mirrors the exact figures, legends, and charts found in the FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement, so students study the same material they’ll see on test day. My students who took Part 107 exam all felt somewhat relieved to see the same exact format of the questions from this textbook. As a matter of fact, some questions may be even identical to what shows up on this textbook, so they know they are answering correctly!
Annual updates keep you current
ASA releases a new edition almost each year, instantly incorporating the latest FAA rule changes and test‑item revisions so you never study outdated information. FAA could always slip in at least a few questions that nobody has seen, as they are always testing you with the most current drone matters. Remember, new regulations and rules roll out all times in drone industry, and this is hugely important.
Built‑in practice with explanations
Every question in the 2027‑2028 Remote Pilot Test Prep with Prepware® comes with a full, step‑by‑step explanation of why each answer is right—or wrong. This isn’t just a “right‑or‑wrong” key; it breaks down the FAA’s reasoning, cites the exact regulation, and shows how the wording of the question can be a trap. Because of those detailed rationales, my students instantly grasp the underlying principle behind the correct choice instead of merely memorizing a fact. They learn to spot the subtle “gotcha” language that the FAA uses to test deeper understanding—just like the tricky wording they’ll encounter on any professional exam. The result is confidence, not guesswork, and a far higher pass rate.
