As a certificated pilot I took the online course and test.
After passing my test I reached out to the FAA to ask when I could add the rating to my pilot certificate, here is there answer.
Mr. Daniels,
The Remote Pilot in Command Certification will not be granted until the rule takes affect in August 2016. You can submit your Course Completion certificate at that time to show evidence of completion.
More information on the small UAS rule is available on our website at
Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
Regards,
FAA UAS Integration Office
[email protected]
The test for non pilots will consist of questions for the new part 107 regs, and questions from the existing pilot certificate test, including Weather, Airspace, and Sectionals.
So learn how to translate a METAR, learn the airspace regulations, and how to read a sectional.
The test will be given at the same FAA test centers as all pilots written tests are. Generally a small General Aviation airport with a flight school.
Here is the Certificate of Achievement I received for completing the course and test.