Best Study Guide for Part 107 (2026): 5 Picks Compared

With the Part 107 knowledge exam on your calendar, you need the best study guide for part 107 before test day. This list is for a first-time drone pilot, comparing each listing’s edition, page count and practice questions.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Remote Pilot Test Prep by ASA	9.8/10	Buy
2	Part 107 Study Guide by Bolton Prep	9.7/10	Buy
3	Drone FAA 107 Study Guide by Darnall	9.6/10	Buy
4	Airman Knowledge Supplement by FAA	9.4/10	Buy
5	FAA Part 107 Drone Study Guide by USI	9.2/10	Buy

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Remote Pilot Test Prep by ASA

ASA Test Prep Board·9.8/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A paperback with Prepware software for the Part 107 knowledge exam, suited to a first-time test taker who wants explanations for correct and incorrect answers.

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Pros

• The listing states it includes questions with explanations for correct and incorrect answers
• The listing states it includes figures from the FAA Airman Knowledge Supplement
• The listing includes Prepware software and a 24-month Prepware Online subscription

Cons

• Labeled 2025-2026 and published September 30, 2024, so older than the 2026-2027 label on the Bolton Prep listing
• Software access runs on a download code and a 24-month subscription, not an open-ended license
• At 264 pages it is the longest of the five picks, so it takes the most time to work through

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Part 107 Study Guide by Bolton Prep

Bolton Prep·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A full-color Part 107 guide published October 17, 2025 and labeled 2026-2027, suited to a reader who wants charts printed in color.

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Pros

• The description says its full-color charts mirror the charts on the real exam
• The listing states three full-length 60-question practice exams
• Labeled a 2026-2027 edition, newer than the 2025-2026 label on the ASA listing

Cons

• The listing does not state whether answer explanations are included
• The listing does not state whether an answer key is included
• The complete coverage claim is the publisher's own statement, and the listing cites no outside review

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Drone FAA 107 Study Guide by Darnall

Damon Darnall·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 134-page guide that follows the exam's topic structure, with bonus resources linked from inside the book, suited to a reader who wants one volume.

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Pros

• The description says the guide is based on the structure of the exam's topics
• The description says eight bonus resources are linked inside the book, including a practice test
• At 134 pages it is a single volume, shorter than the ASA and Bolton Prep books

Cons

• The description says UPDATED VERSION for 2026!, but the publication date is September 8, 2018
• The practice test and other bonuses sit behind a link inside the book, and the listing gives no question count
• The description also covers building a drone business after the exam, which is outside the test itself

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Airman Knowledge Supplement by FAA

U.S. Department of Transportation·9.4/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

The FAA's airman knowledge supplement in color print, suited to a reader who wants official figures and the Unmanned Aircraft General knowledge area.

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Pros

• The listing states it was designed by the Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standards Service
• The listing says it supersedes the 2G edition, so 2H is the newer revision
• The listing states color print and 111 pages, and includes the Unmanned Aircraft General (UAG) knowledge area

Cons

• It covers many pilot ratings, so a Part 107 reader must find the UAG section among unrelated material
• The listing does not state practice questions or answer explanations, so it works as a reference only
• The description says released in 2018, while the publication date is November 30, 2021

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FAA Part 107 Drone Study Guide by USI

Unmanned Safety Institute (USI)·9.2/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 6-page laminated reference that the publisher says supplements any part of a Part 107 training course, suited to a student already in a course.

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Pros

• The listing states it is laminated and organized into sections with graphics
• The description lists topics such as airspace, weather and emergency procedures
• At 6 pages it is quick to review between longer study sessions

Cons

• At 6 pages it cannot serve as a full study guide on its own
• The listing is the 2019 edition, published May 1, 2019, and does not state a newer edition
• The listing does not state practice questions or answer explanations

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More picks to compare

• Remote Pilot Test Prep by MasterguidePublished October 26, 2025. For first-time test takers who want 3000+ practice questions.Check on Amazon
• Remote Pilot sUAS Study Guide by FAAPublished November 15, 2021. Follows the FAA's 12 knowledge areas for the knowledge test.Check on Amazon
• Part 107 Study Guide by AshwichPublished March 13, 2026. For self-study readers who want 3,500 exam-aligned questions.Check on Amazon
• Remote Pilot Study Guide by BlainePublished August 18, 2026. For a targeted review with five full-length practice exams.Check on Amazon
• Remote Pilot Test Prep by SKY ACADEMICPublished August 21, 2026. For readers who want over 1,200 exam-style questions with explanations.Check on Amazon

Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 16 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit, contents and edition, value, and any listed reading age or level. None of the five picks states a reading age or grade level, so that score is zero for each. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best study guide for part 107

Check the edition before anything else

The publication date and edition label show how current a guide is. The Bolton Prep and ASA listings carry 2025 or later labels, while the Darnall and USI listings are dated 2018 and 2019. Browse more certification exam prep books.

Match the depth to your time

A 6-page sheet like the USI listing works as a review aid beside a course. The 264-page ASA book gives far more to work through.

Look for explanations and practice questions

The ASA listing says its questions include explanations for correct and incorrect answers. The Bolton Prep listing describes three full-length 60-question practice exams. Browse test prep books for more.

Before you buy

• Check the edition label and publication date, since the ASA listing is labeled 2025-2026 and published September 30, 2024.
• Confirm the format and length, such as the paperback and software bundle in the ASA listing or the 111 pages of the FAA supplement.
• Look for an answer key. None of the five listings states that a separate answer key is included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which edition should I buy?

Choose the newest edition label you can confirm on the listing. The Bolton Prep listing is labeled 2026-2027, and the ASA listing is labeled 2025-2026.

Does a Part 107 study guide come with an answer key?

None of the five listings states a separate answer key. The ASA listing says its questions include explanations for correct and incorrect answers.

Is the 6-page USI guide enough on its own?

The listing describes it as a supplement to any part of a training course, so pair it with a longer book that has practice questions.

Still deciding? Our top pickRemote Pilot Test Prep by ASA

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