Advanced Drone Operations Training

Our comprehensive Advanced Drone Operations training program prepares pilot candidates to apply for a Pilot Certificate – Small Remotely Piloted Aircraft (VLOS) – Advanced Operations.

Our programs are Transport Canada TP 15263 compliant and designed in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), which came into effect on June 1, 2019.

A PILOT CERTIFICATE – ADVANCED OPERATIONS IS REQUIRED IF:

You are 16 years old or older;
Your drone weighs 250 g up to and including 25 kg;
You want to fly in controlled airspace;
You always stay under 120 metres (400 feet) above ground level;
You want to fly within 30 metres (100 feet) horizontally from bystanders or fly over them;
You will always keep your drone in sight.

Advanced Training Options

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Code: RPASOTC-GSA-2301

This course prepares you to write the Small Advanced Exam for acquiring a Pilot Certificate – Small Remotely Piloted Aircraft (VLOS) – Advanced Operations and covers material on topics/subjects dedicated to TP 15263.

This course consists of three modules:

Self-Study: 8 hours - Covers material dedicated to Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) and pilot resources relevant to RPAS/UAV operations plus topics/subjects dedicated to TP 15263.
Instructor Led (Online): 22 hours – Covers topics/subjects dedicated to TP 15263:
- Air law, Air traffic rules and procedures
- sRPAS airframes, power plants, propulsion and systems
- Human factors
- Meteorology
- Navigation
- Flight operations
- Theory of flight
- Radiotelephony
Knowledge Check (Online): 2 hours – Practice exam.
- Self-study guide and materials, including extracts of Nav Canada aviation charts and CFS, will be provided to all pilot-candidates.

RPAS Ground School (Advanced Operations)

RPAS Flight School (Advanced Operations)

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Code: RPASOTC-FSA-2301

This hands-on course builds and assesses the pilot-candidate's skills and knowledge to maintain and operate an RPAS, manage mandatory record-keeping, and prepare for the Flight Review, which is the final step for acquiring a Pilot Certificate – Small Remotely Piloted Aircraft (VLOS) – Advanced Operations.

This course consists of three modules:

Self-Study: 2 hours – Covers material to help you prepare for field training.
Flight Training - Instructor- Led (Hands-on): 6 hours – Provides hands-on training and tips to maintain and operate an sRPAS, and manage mandatory record-keeping.
Proficiency Check (Hands-on): 1 hour – Tests your skills and knowledge to maintain and operate an sRPAS and prepare for the Flight Review.

Prerequisites:

Pilot Certificate – Small Remotely Piloted Aircraft (VLOS) – Basic Operations or Advanced Operations
Certificate of Registration for the drone being used for flight training. If you do not own a drone, RPASOTC can provide one at additional cost, please check for details

In-person Flight School is offered in limited locations at this time. Please inquire if this training is offered at your location.

NEW: Expanded Operations for certified Advanced Operations Pilots

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Code: RPASOTC-EOAOP-2301

A new 1-day add-on course tailored for current Advanced Operations certificate holders. This course is designed to ensure pilots are proficient and confident in conducting the following newly authorized operations:

✅ Sheltered Operations

Small drone flights close to buildings or structures, within:

30 m (100 ft) above the structure

61 m (200 ft) horizontally from the structure

And remaining >30 m (100 ft) from bystanders

✅ Extended Visual Line-of-Sight (EVLOS) Operations

Short-range missions beyond unaided visual line-of-sight, requiring:

Operations in uncontrolled airspace

Use of a trained Visual Observer (VO)

Keeping the drone within 2 NM (3.6 km) of pilot, VO, and control station

Maintaining >30 m (100 ft) from people not involved

✅Medium Drones within VLOS