Part 107 Test Centers Near Champaign, IL
FAA-approved Part 107 drone pilot testing in Champaign, IL is administered at Parkland College (2400 W Bradley Avenue RM U203). Find direct navigation, contact numbers, testing fee details, and neighboring test sites across Illinois.
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How to Schedule the Part 107 Exam in Champaign
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Register for an FAA Tracking Number (FTN). Create your profile in the FAA IACRA system before booking so PSI can link your test results to your airman record.
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Book online with PSI. Log into the official PSI portal (faa.psiexams.com), choose the "Unmanned Aircraft General - Small" (UAG) test, search for Champaign, select Parkland College, and pay the $175 exam fee.
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Bring required photo identification. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport) verifying your identity and residential address matching your IACRA profile.
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Submit FAA Form 8710-13. After scoring 70% or higher, log back into IACRA with your 17-digit Knowledge Test Exam ID to submit your remote pilot application and receive your temporary certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Champaign
Where can I take the Part 107 test in Champaign?
In Champaign, the authorized FAA knowledge testing site is Parkland College, located at 2400 W Bradley Avenue RM U203, Champaign, IL 61821. You can schedule your Unmanned Aircraft General - Small (UAG) exam directly for this testing center online through PSI.
How much does the Part 107 exam cost in Champaign?
The FAA Part 107 Airman Knowledge Exam costs a standard $175 nationwide, payable directly to PSI at checkout during online booking. Testing centers in Champaign do not charge additional local facility or proctor fees.
What if testing appointments in Champaign are full?
If appointment slots in Champaign are fully booked, the closest alternative FAA testing centers in Illinois are located in Springfield (approx. 78 miles away), University Park (approx. 96 miles away), Romeoville (approx. 102 miles away). PSI allows you to view open testing windows across all nearby locations.
Can I take the FAA Part 107 test online from home in Champaign?
No. The FAA mandates that all initial commercial drone knowledge exams (UAG) must be taken in person at an authorized, proctored PSI testing center. Online exams are only permitted for recurrent training (every 24 months) for pilots who already hold a Part 107 certificate.
What identification and materials do I need to bring?
Bring a valid, current government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport) that verifies your identity, date of birth, photo, and signature. The name on your ID must match your FAA Tracking Number (FTN) and PSI registration. Testing stations, scratch paper, and supplements are provided on site.
Official FAA Resources & Study Guides
How to Pass the FAA Part 107 Exam
Study strategy, airspace classifications, sectional chart reading, weather reports, and practice test tips.
What to Bring to the PSI Testing Center
Required government photo ID, approved test aids (calculators, plotters), and security check-in rules.
PSI Exam Portal (Official Booking)
Official FAA knowledge test scheduling portal to select appointment times and complete payment.
FAA Drone Pilot Portal
Official regulations, eligibility requirements, IACRA portal access, and 24-month recurrent training rules.
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