The Recreational UAS Safety Test

Welcome

Welcome to The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). This is the Federal Aviation Administration’s course for those who intend to operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems, commonly called “drones”, under the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (49 United States Code §44809). For the purpose of this course, the term “drone” includes a variety of aircraft such as remote controlled (RC) airplanes, RC
helicopters, and quad-copters.

Because drones can be very simple to fly, it is easy to think that there is little risk in flying one. The reality is that drones have collided with other aircraft, injured people, and caused property damage.

That is why safety is everyone’s responsibility. This course is designed to provide you with basic information that will help you fly safely and keep our nation’s airspace safe for everyone.

We are excited to have you join the world of aviation!

Course Instructions

Begin the course by selecting the red Start Now button on this page.

You will need to complete all knowledge checks with a 100% in order to pass the course and receive your certificate. DO NOT click Complete Course until you have passed all knowledge checks and have visited the last slide of the course! Doing so, will force a retake of the entire course!

On the last slide of the course, titled Congratulations!, there will be a button that says Finish Course. Click this button and you will be redirected back to this page. Your certificate will now be available. Remember to print out a copy (or keep an electronic version) of your completion certificate!