Key facts and figures behind this trending technology

62,340

Number of remote-pilot certificates issued by the FAA as of September 2017

2016

Year the FAA first required remote-pilot certificates

$ 150

Typical fee test centers charge to administer the Part 107 exam

7 million

Number of drones the FAA believes will have been sold in the U.S. by 2020

$ 10

Amount you can expect to pay, per hour, for on-demand drone insurance

$ 1,499

List price of a DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, including a built-in camera