This comprehensive ground school covers the mandatory content as well as important operational control content that you will need to know as a Drone / UAS Pilot.

We'll cover the topics found in the Transport Canada "Recommended Knowledge Requirements for less than 25 kg, Visual Line of Sight Guide TP15263":
Section 1: Air law, air traffic rules and procedures
Section 2: RPAS air frames, power plants, propulsion and systems
Section 3: Human factors
Section 4: Meteorology
Section 5: Navigation
Section 6: Flight operations
Section 7: Theory of flight
Section 8: Radio-telephony

In addition, we include the following non mandatory content which is necessary to effectively operate when working with Transport Canada for Special Flight Operations Certificate approvals.
- Operational Control - What is it?
- Manuals and Document control
- (SFOC) Special Flight Operations Certificates
- (SORA) Special Flight Operational Risk Assessments
- (SAIL) Special Aviation Integrity Rating

Students must complete the Transport Canada Exams, and will be responsible for paying the exam fees, as well as an additional fee for the
Advanced License once the flight reviews are completed. The exam must be completed before the flight review can take place.
- Basic Exam fee $5
- Advanced Exam fee $10
- Advanced Licensing fee $125

* Exam and Licensing fees are not included in the course tuition and are the responsibility of the student to pay directly to Transport Canada.
** Must be 14 years of age to write the Basic Exam, 16 years of age to write the Advanced Exam.
*** Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada to complete the Transport Canada license.

*Please note that the cost listed in the Winter 2024 course guide was printed in error. The full course cost is $1595 + GST.

NON-CREDIT COURSE REFUND POLICY
Withdrawal 7 days prior to course start time........Full Refund
Withdrawal after above................................................No Refund