USA Newest member of the exclusive "Certified UAV Pilots" club here.

[Pescatoral Pursuit]

Snifters of cognac, and Davidoffs all around. 42L jacket, thank you...

Took the Remote Pilots 101 course, watched their videos, did their pre-tests repeatedly and was surprised at how much of their raw info did not directly translate to the test questions.

There were maybe 6 that were on the actual test, and that was not what I was led to believe. Not blaming RP101 as the FAA may have very recently updated test questions, just a word to the wise if you thinks it's a easy as a little memorization.

When the test was over, I assumed I had a 50/50 chance of pass/ fail. Lot of weather, chart symbols, and procedure, and most questions were phrased tricky.

I also feel that if you YouTube the heck out of METARS, VFR sectional charts, understanding weather as it pertains to aeronautics, and 107 rules, you can have as good a chance.

Passed with an 85.

 

[marg2]

Congrats loking at dronepilot ground school to start training

 

[harrisy]

I bought this eBook on the 29th when the test was released. Studied for a few days and passed on 9/2 above 90%. The FAA study guide can be redundant and annoying, but these guys really put it together in a clear and concise manner.

Test Prep: Remote Pilot

I'm not affiliated with them whatsoever, but the book helped me and a lot of other people. No reason to pay $1000 for classes, just buy the $20 book and study yourself.

 

[filmscum]

I agree about remote Pilots 101. All in all a great course, but their practice test does need some work. Plus every time I took it (and I took it about 15 times) at least 5 questions would be repeated within the 60. If I had to guess I'd say maybe 6 questions were on the test. I also took the 3DR practice test several times. The actual FAA test was definitely tougher than I had imagined, and there is NO way I would have passed without the week of studying/RP-101/practice tests. They definitely try to trick you on some of them! Having said that I think now there is so much info on what's on the test that one can probably do enough research online and have a good chance of passing, but if I had to do it again I would still take the 101 course. It's only $99 and well worth it, the videos are well done and in 2 years when I need to re-test it's free. But, like the OP said supplement it with some other online resources.

I passed on Sept 21, sent my info through IACRA on Sept 22, got my temporary certificate on Sept 26, still waiting on my permanent card.

 

[N4EBC]

Passed mine today as well.

Missed 4. Now waiting for the results to post so I can complete my application.

No ground school just internet study, aviation background =)