Drone Pilots: Time to Refile Your Flying Credentials Again
Published Date: 8/12/2025
Notice
Summary
The FAA wants to keep collecting info from people applying for a Remote Pilot Certificate to fly drones safely. This renewal means pilots keep filling out the same form, helping the FAA check if they’re qualified. If you’re a drone pilot or want to be one, this affects you—no new fees, just a continued process with a chance to share your thoughts by July 22, 2025.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Remote Pilot Application Continues
If you are a drone pilot or want to become one, you must continue to fill out FAA Form 8710-13 when applying for a Remote Pilot Certificate or Rating. The FAA is renewing its approval to collect this information so it can evaluate applicants' qualifications and eligibility.
No New Fees Announced
The notice says there are no new fees associated with this renewal, so applicants for the Remote Pilot Certificate will not face new application charges as part of this information-collection renewal. You can still submit comments about the renewal by July 22, 2025.
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