Recreational Flyers: New Safety Test Now Required

January 10, 2026 January 10, 2026 by Emily Carter in Commercial Drones, FAA Regulations 1 min read

Recreational drone pilots must now complete The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) before flying. The free online test takes approximately 30 minutes.

Multiple FAA-approved test administrators offer TRUST including the Academy of Model Aeronautics and Drone Racing League. Certificates never expire once earned.

Carry proof of completion while flying. Digital or printed certificates satisfy the requirement.

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Emily Carter is a home gardener based in the Pacific Northwest with a passion for organic vegetable gardening and native plant landscaping. She has been tending her own backyard garden for over a decade and enjoys sharing practical tips for growing food and flowers in the region's rainy climate.

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