The knowledge areas are as follows:

1. Applicable regulations relating to small unmanned aircraft system rating privileges, limitations, and flight operation;

2. Airspace classification, operating requirements, and flight restrictions affecting small unmanned aircraft operation;

3. Aviation weather sources and effects of weather on small unmanned aircraft performance;

4. Small unmanned aircraft loading;

5. Emergency procedures;

6. Crew resource management;

7. Radio communication procedures;

8. Determining the performance of small unmanned aircraft;

9. Physiological effects of drugs and alcohol;

10. Aeronautical decision-making and judgment;

11. Airport operations; and

12. Maintenance and preflight inspection procedures.