// $249 Self-Paced / $599 Live-Online / RPAS

// $249 Self-Paced / $599 Live-Online / RPAS

Advanced Training

Specifically designed to equip you with the essential skills for safe, effective, and legal drone operation across diverse environments and industries.

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Advanced Training
Transport canada approved

Immerse yourself in a learning experience led by seasoned industry professionals who prepare you to get your advanced drone pilot license and pass a flight review. Our training is rooted in lived experience and expertise, and tailored to provide real-world insights and hands-on knowledge.

// What's Included

// What's Included

3-day live-online instruction or self-paced online with industry experts. Ask questions, discuss topics in depth, and meet new people!

Unlimited access to course slide decks and exclusive study materials

25% off a FlySmart Flight Review!

Pass the Transport Canada Advanced Drone Pilot Exam with confidence and ongoing support throughout your journey.

// Is advanced training right for you?

// Is advanced training right for you?

Already have your Basic and wondering if you need Advanced?

If your work involves flying near people, in cities, in controlled airspace, or for commercial clients, the answer is yes.

An Advanced certification is becoming the industry standard for commercial drone operations. With an Advanced license and a completed flight review, you can:

  • Operate in controlled airspace.

  • Fly near or over bystanders with the right drone and permissions.

  • Work commercially in any environment.

  • Apply for a Special Flight Operations Certificate to fly higher and 

farther than standard regulations allow.

// Eligibility

// Eligibility

// Eligibility

Open to individuals aged 16 and above.

To earn your Advanced RPAS certificate, you'll need to meet two requirements: pass the Transport Canada Advanced Exam with a score of at least 80%, and complete a hands-on flight review with a certified examiner.

// What to Expect

// What to Expect

// What to Expect

// What to Expect

FlySmart's Advanced Drone Pilot Course is specifically designed to equip you with the essential skills for safe, effective, and legal drone operation across diverse environments and industries. From understanding complex airspace regulations to mastering flight planning and execution, our course covers all critical aspects of advanced drone piloting. Enroll now to transform your passion for drones into a certified skill set, ready to tackle the demands of the fast-growing drone industry.

// Meet Your Instructor

// Meet Your Instructor

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RPAS Instructor

Jon Wilson

"Our goal is to see you succeed in whatever you apply your RPAS skill set to. If we can answer any questions or provide support to ensure you’re successful, we want to hear from you."

Emergency Management background, Lead Ground School Instructor, Local Government Program Coordinator, Emergency Response Operations Crew Lead, exceptional Advanced Pilot exam pass rate

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Flysmart Training inc
INST - 002
RPAS Instructor

Jon Wilson

"Our goal is to see you succeed in whatever you apply your RPAS skill set to. If we can answer any questions or provide support to ensure you’re successful, we want to hear from you."

Emergency Management background, Lead Ground School Instructor, Local Government Program Coordinator, Emergency Response Operations Crew Lead, exceptional Advanced Pilot exam pass rate

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Flysmart Training inc

Live-Online

$599

A 3-day live course with experienced instructors covering everything you need to pass the Transport Canada Small Advanced Exam. Ask questions in real time, work through complex scenarios, and get tailored support as you progress. All times Pacific.

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