You Passed the FAA Part 107 Exam. Now What? Your Practical Guide to Getting Paid to Fly

The screen flashes "Pass." You pump your fist. You walk out to the parking lot — and then it hits you: nobody actually told you what comes next. Your score sheet proves you passed a knowledge exam. It does not make you a licensed commercial drone pilot. Not yet.In this episode, we break down:• The IACRA application — why the test score isn't your certificate and what you actually need to do to get one• Drone insurance — what clients actually require before they'll book you, and how to get covered affordably as a new pilot• Business setup — LLC formation, business bank accounts, written contracts, and expense tracking from day one• Portfolio building — how to get real footage before you have real clients (hint: fly before you get paid)• Airspace compliance — Remote ID, LAANC authorization, and the 60-second pre-flight checklist that protects your certificate• Finding clients and pricing — real estate as your entry point, realistic rate benchmarks, and why you should never underprice your certificationResources mentioned in this episode:• FAA IACRA Portal: https://iacra.faa.gov• Red Raven Part 107 Online Course: https://www.redravenuas.com/part107• Full Blog Post: https://www.redravenuas.com/blog/you-passed-part-107-now-what• Red Raven Services & Consulting: https://www.redravenuas.com/services• For drone training, program development, and FAA Part 107 certification: https://www.redravenuas.comFor UAS consulting, on-site training, and FAA Part 107 certification, visit redravenuas.comThis episode was produced using AI-assisted narration and editing under Red Raven editorial direction.