Part 107 recurrent training due date, 24 calendar months.

The rule

14 CFR 107.65 says a person may not exercise remote pilot in command privileges unless, "within the previous 24 calendar months", they have passed an initial aeronautical knowledge test, completed recurrent training covering the areas in 107.73, or, for a part 61 certificate holder who meets the 61.56 flight review requirement, completed training covering the areas in 107.74.

The FAA remote pilot page says certificate holders "must complete an online recurrent training every 24 calendar months to maintain aeronautical knowledge recency". This calculator counts to the end of the 24th calendar month after the month of the qualifying event, the same convention as the flight review. The regulation does not spell out the last day, so confirm edge cases with the FAA.

Worked example

You passed the test on February 12, 2025. Counting 24 calendar months from February puts the recency date at February 28, 2027. Flying on March 1, 2027 without a new course would not meet 107.65.

Two paths

• Remote pilots without a part 61 certificate: the FAA recurrent course for part 107 pilots, which covers the 107.73 areas.
• Part 61 certificate holders (not student): training on the 107.74 areas, together with a current flight review under 61.56.

Not covered

• Drone registration, Remote ID and waivers; those are separate requirements.
• Recreational flyers under the exception need the Recreational UAS Safety Test, which is not part 107 recency.

FAQ

How often do Part 107 pilots need recurrent training?

Every 24 calendar months, per 14 CFR 107.65.

Does the deadline fall on the anniversary of my test?

This page counts to the end of the 24th calendar month after the test month. The rule says within the previous 24 calendar months, so use the earlier anniversary date if you want a margin.

Do I need to retake the knowledge test?

No. Recurrent training satisfies the rule, and the FAA offers it as an online course.

What if my recency lapses?

You may not exercise remote pilot in command privileges until you complete training or pass the test again.

Is my Part 61 flight review related?

For part 61 certificate holders, the 107.65(c) path needs a current flight review under 61.56 plus training on the 107.74 areas.

Sources

Retrieved 2026-11-02. Statute and regulation text read through the eCFR API (current as of 2026-10-29) or the publisher URLs below.

• 14 CFR 107.65, Aeronautical knowledge recency: The 24 calendar month requirement and the three ways to meet it.
• FAA, Become a Drone Pilot: Recurrent training every 24 calendar months.