Drone Pilot Certification Canada | RPAS Training

Get Your Canadian Drone Pilot Certification

Online ground school and exam prep for the Transport Canada Basic, Advanced, and Level 1 Complex (BVLOS) RPAS certificates.

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Industry-grade Curriculum

Curriculum built to TP 15395 and TP 15530 knowledge requirements and based on real-world experience.

Your Certification Flight Plan

Basic Certificate

250g-25kg. Uncontrolled airspace, away from bystanders. Online exam through the TC Drone Management Portal
Advanced Certificate

250g-150kg. Controlled airspace and operations near people (TP 15395), EVLOS and Sheltered Airspace. Requires a flight review.
Level 1 Complex - BVLOS

250g-150kg. Lower-risk beyond visual line of sight operations under TP 15530. Canada's newest certification level.

Drone Certification Courses & Exam Prep

Every bundle includes TC-style practice exams, 12 months of access to course updates, and instructor support via our student community. Prices in CAD.

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Certificate older than 24 months? You're not legal to fly.

CARS 901.65 requires a recency activity every two years. Our RPAS Recency Seminar gets you compliant in an afternoon.

Complete Your Recency - $51.45

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Canadian Drone Certification, Answered

Do I need a drone pilot certificate to fly in Canada?

Yes. Any drone between 250 g and 25 kg flown in Canada requires at least a Basic Category RPAS Pilot Certificate from Transport Canada. Operations in controlled airspace or near people require the Advanced certificate, and lower-risk BVLOS operations require Level 1 Complex certification.
What is the difference between Basic, Advanced, and Level 1 Complex certification?

Basic covers operations in uncontrolled airspace away from bystanders. Advanced adds controlled airspace and operations near or over people, and requires a flight review. Level 1 Complex (TP 15530) authorizes lower-risk beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations and requires additional ground school and a dedicated flight review.
How long is my drone certificate valid, and what are the recency requirements?

Your certificate does not expire, but under CARS 901.65 you must complete a recency activity every 24 months, such as a Transport Canada–compliant recurrent training program like our RPAS Recency Seminar.
Can I take the Transport Canada drone exam online?

Yes. Basic, Advanced, and Level 1 Complex exams are written online through the Transport Canada Drone Management Portal. Our ground school includes TC-style practice questions so you know what to expect before you write.