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A drug conviction can delay a Remote Pilot Certificate application for up to how long?
Up to 1 year after the final conviction.
- Up to 30 days
- Up to 1 year ✔
- Up to 5 years
Why: A federal or state drug conviction is grounds to deny an application for up to 1 year after the final conviction. For someone who already holds a certificate, it can be suspended or revoked.
Huh, didn't know that: The same penalties apply for flying while impaired by alcohol or drugs, counted from the date of that act.
Why did the drone pilot skip the party? They wanted to stay grounded.
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Answer: Up to 1 year. A federal or state drug conviction is grounds to deny an application for up to 1 year after the final conviction. For someone who already holds a certificate, it can be suspended or revoked.
- 14 CFR 107.57 Offenses involving alcohol or drugs www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-107/section-107.57
Denial of an application for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating for a period of up to 1 year after the date of final conviction
Checked 2026-10-09.
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