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The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST)

The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST)

  • FREE COURSE

Drone Trust  is an FAA-approved Test Administrator of The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). TRUST is a collaboration between the FAA and industry to provide TRUST and educational safety material to Recreational Flyers.

Getting your certificate

Upon completion of the test recreational flyers should print or save a digital copy of their completion certificate and keep it on their person when they fly. Neither Drone Trust nor the FAA can re-issue your completion certificate if it is lost. Should you lose your completion certificate, you will need to re-take TRUST and obtain a new certificate. Outside of this module, you can choose to create a profile for free on Drone Trust, and continue your learning to become a professional drone pilot.

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About This Course

This is the Federal Aviation Administration’s course for those who intend to operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems, commonly called “drones”, under the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft ( 49 United States Code §44809).

Because drones can be very simple to fly, it is easy to think that there is not much risk in flying one. The reality is, drones have collided with other aircraft, injured people, and caused property damage.

That is why safety is everyone’s responsibility. This course is designed to provide you with information that will help you fly safely and keep our nation’s airspace safe for everyone.

During this course, you will learn how to plan your flights and how to fly safely in the National Airspace System (NAS).

Upon completion of this test you will receive a certificate that demonstrates you have passed The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST).

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