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Ran Chen, EA, CFP®
FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 10, Accident Reporting — The 10-Day, $500 Rule
3 minutes Posted May 8, 2026 at 9:13 am.
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- An FAA Part 107 accident report is required within 10 calendar days if specific injury or damage thresholds are met.
- Any loss of consciousness, no matter how brief, automatically triggers the injury reporting requirement.
- Property damage must exceed $500 to require a report, based on the lesser of repair cost or fair market value.
- The value of the drone itself is explicitly excluded when calculating the $500 property damage threshold.
- Reports must be submitted electronically via the official FAA DroneZone portal.
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