Comparison

Part 107 Reference vs FAA Academy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Part 107 Reference

Access all parts of the FAA's Part 107 drone regulations instantly. This app provides a comprehensive reference for drone pilots, including detailed guidance from the FAA's Advisory Circular 107-2.

Highlights
  • Full Part 107 regulations
  • Chapter 5 of FAA Advisory Circular 107-2
  • Subpart A - General
  • Subpart B - Operating Rules
  • Subpart C - Remote Pilot Certification
  • Subpart D - Operations Over Human Beings
Features
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This reference allows you to access any part 107 drone law immediately. It is a great resource for the modern day drone pilot. It also includes Chapter 5 of the FAA's Advisory Circular 107-2 that gives further guidance on how to operate within part 107. This reference includes all the subparts from the FAA's 14 CFR Part 107, including: Subpart A - General §107.1 Applicability. §107.3 Definitions. §107.5 Falsification, reproduction or alteration. §107.7 Inspection, testing, and demonstration of compliance. §107.9 Accident reporting. Subpart B - Operating Rules §107.11 Applicability. §107.12 Requirement for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating. §107.13 Registration. §107.15 Condition for safe operation. §107.17 Medical condition. §107.19 Remote pilot in command. §107.21 In-flight emergency. §107.23 Hazardous operation. §107.25 Operation from a moving vehicle or aircraft. §107.27 Alcohol or drugs. §107.29 Daylight operation. §107.31 Visual line of sight aircraft operation. §107.33 Visual observer. §107.35 Operation of multiple small unmanned aircraft. §107.36 Carriage of hazardous material. §107.37 Operation near aircraft; right-of-way rules. §107.39 Operation over human beings. §107.41 Operation in certain airspace. §107.43 Operation in the vicinity of airports. §107.45 Operation in prohibited or restricted areas. §107.47 Flight restrictions in the proximity of certain areas designated by notice to airmen. §107.49 Preflight familiarization, inspection, and actions for aircraft operation. §107.51 Operating limitations for small unmanned aircraft. §107.52 ATC Transponder Prohibition §107.53 ADS-B Out Prohibition Subpart C - Remote Pilot Certification §107.54 Applicability. §107.57 Offenses involving alcohol or drugs. §107.59 Refusal to submit to an alcohol test or to furnish test results. §107.61 Eligibility. §107.63 Issuance of a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating. §107.64 Temporary certificate. §107.65 Aeronautical knowledge recency. §107.67 Knowledge tests: General procedures and passing grades. §107.69 Knowledge tests: Cheating or other unauthorized conduct. §107.71 Retesting after failure. §107.73 Initial and recurrent knowledge tests. §107.74 Initial and recurrent training courses. §107.77 Change of name or address. §107.79 Voluntary surrender of certificate. Subpart D- Operations Over Human Beings 107.100 Applicability. 107.105 Limitations on operations over human beings. 107.110 Category 1 operations. 107.115 Category 2 operations: operating requirements 107.120 Category 2 operations: eligibility of small unmanned aircraft and other applicant requirements. 107.125 Category 3 operations: operating requirements. 107.130 Category 3 operations: eligibility of small unmanned aircraft and other applicant requirements. 107.135 Relabeling by remote pilot in command for category 2 and 3 operations. 107.140 Category 4 operations. 107.145 Operations over moving vehicles. 107.150 Variable mode and variable configuration of small unmanned aircraft. 107.155 Means of compliance. 107.160 Declaration of compliance. 107.165 Record retention. Subpart E- Waivers §107.200 Waiver policy and requirements. §107.205 List of regulations subject to waiver. FAA Part 107 Drone Law Summary: • Unmanned aircraft must weigh less than 55 pounds, including payload, at takeoff • Fly in Class G airspace* • Keep the unmanned aircraft within visual line-of-sight* • Fly at or below 400 feet* • Fly during daylight or civil twilight* • Fly at or under 100 mph* • Yield right of way to manned aircraft* • Do not fly directly over people* • Do not fly directly over people* (The term "over" refers to the flight of the small unmanned aircraft directly over any part of a person.) Disclaimer: This is not an official FAA guide, but it is updated regularly.

About

FAA Academy

This app provides essential information for navigating the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. Find housing, shuttle routes, dining options, campus maps, and weather alerts. Access course materials and bookstore information.

Highlights
  • Housing options
  • Shuttle route information
  • Dining details
  • Campus maps
  • Weather alerts
  • Course materials access
Features
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We can help you navigate your learning experience with the FAA Academy App. WHERE TO STAY? The Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) is conveniently located in the heart of Oklahoma City. We provided a list of nearby housing options to suit your every need. NEED A RIDE? Within the Student Services tab is a detailed list of available shuttle routes to and from campus. HUNGRY? Did you know food is available within the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC)? Information including, location, hours of operation, menu website and phone number is at your fingertips. LOST? Use the map feature to help find where you are supposed to be. WE’VE GOT YOUR RESOURCES! Make your way over to Student Services and the bookstore for course materials, apparel and even souvenirs for your family. WEATHER AWARE! If inclement weather is in the area, we have the information to keep you covered. You will find the Tornado or Snow and Blizzard information you need in the MMAC Info tab. These are just a few of the many great options found within the FAA Academy App. Download today and get the resources you need!

Screenshots

Part 107 Reference3 screens
FAA Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: FAA Academy at free against Part 107 Reference's paid. Part 107 Reference's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (446 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Part 107 Reference holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Part 107 Reference has 446 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Part 107 Reference ships an update every 4 months, FAA Academy every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Part 107 Reference versus FAA Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPart 107 ReferenceFAA Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (446 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings446 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZing Drones LLCFederal Aviation Administration

Customer experience

Part 107 Reference

All ratings446 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

FAA Academy

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Part 107 Reference

No in-app purchases

None

FAA Academy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Part 107 Reference free?
Part 107 Reference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FAA Academy free?
FAA Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Part 107 Reference or FAA Academy?
Part 107 Reference is rated higher. Part 107 Reference averages 4.7 out of 5 from 446 ratings, while FAA Academy averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Part 107 Reference or FAA Academy have ads?
Neither Part 107 Reference nor FAA Academy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Part 107 Reference or FAA Academy?
Part 107 Reference ships an update every 4 months, and FAA Academy every 7 months. Most recently, Part 107 Reference was updated on October 26, 2026 and FAA Academy on October 24, 2026.

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