The official sources, and the useful extras

Getting certified

• FAA: Become a Certificated Remote PilotThe official step list, eligibility, and links to the PSI scheduling portal and study materials.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/become_a_drone_pilot
• IACRACreate your FAA Tracking Number here, then apply for the certificate (Form 8710-13) after you pass.iacra.faa.gov
• PSI: FAA knowledge test schedulingSchedule and pay for the UAG exam ($175) at an FAA-approved test center.faa.psiexams.com
• Remote Pilot Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-10)The exact list of what the test can ask, by knowledge area. Read it once so nothing surprises you.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/uas_acs.pdf
• FAA sample knowledge test questionsFree official samples in the real format, including the Unmanned Aircraft General set.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_questions
• Airman Knowledge Testing SupplementsThe booklet of figures (chart excerpts, load factor chart, weather reports) you will be given at the test. Practice with the Sport, Recreational, Remote, and Private Pilot supplement.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/supplements
• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical KnowledgeFree FAA textbook. The weather, aerodynamics, airspace, and ADM chapters are the source for most theory questions.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/phak
• Advisory Circular 107-2AThe FAA's guidance on how to comply with Part 107: preflight, maintenance, risk assessment, and more.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_107-2A.pdf
• FAASafety.govRecurrent training every 24 months (ALC-677, or ALC-515 for Part 61 pilots) and the initial course for Part 61 pilots (ALC-451). Free.faasafety.gov

The rules themselves

• 14 CFR Part 107 (eCFR)The current legal text, always up to date.ecfr.gov
• 14 CFR Part 89, Remote IdentificationStandard Remote ID, broadcast modules, and FRIAs.ecfr.gov
• 14 CFR Part 48, RegistrationWho registers, fees, and marking.ecfr.gov
• FAA: Operations over peopleThe four categories explained, with the list of aircraft that have accepted declarations of compliance.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/operations_over_people
• FAA: Part 107 waiversWhat can be waived, how to apply, and examples of granted waivers.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/part_107_waivers
• FAA: Remote IDCompliance options and the list of approved aircraft and modules.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/remote_id
• National Park Service: unmanned aircraftWhy you cannot launch or land in a national park.nps.gov

Before every flight

• FAADroneZoneRegister aircraft, apply for waivers and airspace authorizations, and file accident reports.faadronezone-access.faa.gov
• FAA: LAANCHow automated airspace authorization works and the current list of approved service suppliers.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/laanc
• UAS Facility MapsThe grid ceilings that LAANC can auto-approve around each airport.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/uas_facility_maps
• B4UFLYThe FAA's airspace awareness service, delivered through approved apps.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/b4ufly
• Temporary flight restrictionsEvery active TFR on a map. Check it every flight.tfr.faa.gov
• NOTAM searchNotices to Air Missions by location or airport.notams.aim.faa.gov/notamSearch
• Aviation Weather CenterMETARs, TAFs, graphical forecasts, SIGMETs, and PIREPs. Use it to practice decoding.aviationweather.gov
• Flight Service (1800wxbrief)Free standard briefings online or by phone at 1-800-WX-BRIEF.1800wxbrief.com

Charts

• FAA VFR charts (digital)Free current sectionals. Download the one for your area and read it against the airspace module.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products/vfr
• Aeronautical Chart User's GuideThe legend for every symbol on a sectional. The source for the chart-reading section of this site.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products/aero_guide
• Chart SupplementAirport details, tower hours, frequencies, and special use airspace contacts.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products/dafd
• SkyVectorFree online sectional charts you can pan and zoom, with airport information. Excellent for practicing chart reading.skyvector.com

Apps and extras

• AloftFAA-approved LAANC provider; also delivers B4UFLY.aloft.ai
• Airspace LinkFAA-approved LAANC provider with airspace and local-rule layers.airspacelink.com
• UAV ForecastWind, gusts, cloud base, and GPS satellite forecasts aimed at drone pilots.uavforecast.com
• WindyWind at multiple altitudes, useful for seeing how much stronger it is at 400 ft.windy.com
• NASA Aviation Safety Reporting SystemConfidential safety reports, including from unmanned aircraft operators.asrs.arc.nasa.gov