Who needs it
Anyone who flies a drone for fun in the United States must pass The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) and carry proof when flying. That includes kids, teens and adults. It's the law, not a club rule.
What it costs and how long it takes
It's free. The FAA gives the test content to approved test administrators, and every one of them offers it free online. Plan on about 30 to 45 minutes. You can't fail: wrong answers are corrected to 100% before your certificate is issued.
Where to take it
We send our students to the Boy Scouts of America test: Free Drone Test (TRUST) . Prefer another provider? Any FAA-approved one works, and the certificate is valid no matter which you choose. We list all 16 on our training page.
Step by step
- Open the test link and enter your name.
- Read each short lesson, then answer its questions.
- If you miss one, review and fix it.
- Download, save or print your certificate.
- Keep it on your phone or in your flight bag.
Don't lose it
The test provider does not keep a copy. If you lose your certificate, you have to take the test again. Take a screenshot and email it to yourself.
Next steps
If your drone weighs 250 g (0.55 lb) or more, register it with the FAA at FAADroneZone ($5, covers all your recreational drones, good for 3 years). Then read the FAA's Fly SMART steps and book a first-flight lesson. Need a beginner drone? See our starter drones.