// $89 Self-Paced / $139 Live-Online / RPAS

// $89 Self-Paced / $139 Live-Online / RPAS

Basic Training

Ideal for recreational flyers and emerging drone photographers, your entryway into the world of drone operations.

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RPAS-001
Basic Training
Transport canada approved

Helps enthusiasts get their drones off the ground and into the air. Covering the fundamentals of all things drone related, Basic Training ensures participants are ready to take their Transport Canada Basic Drone Pilot exam.

// What's Included

// What's Included

Self-paced online with industry experts or 1-day live-online instruction. Ask questions, discuss topics in depth, and meet new people!

Unlimited access to course slide decks and exclusive study materials

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

// Is basic training right for you?

// Is basic training right for you?

If you think you might not meet even 1 of these 5 conditions, getting your Advanced RPAS License is likely a better option. Head to our Advanced Training page to learn more.

With Basic training and a basic license you are limited to Basic Operations, which means you have to:

  • Only fly in uncontrolled airspace

  • Fly farther than 30 meters (100 feet) from bystanders

  • Never fly over bystanders

  • Never fly closer than 3 nautical miles (5.56km) to airports and aerodromes

  • Never fly closer than 1 nautical mile 

(1.852 km) to heliports

// Meet Your Instructor

// Meet Your Instructor

INST - 001
RPAS Instructor

Kora Vanderlip

“Most people fail the exam because they've memorized rules instead of understood airspace. We fix that on day one.”

Licensed Private Pilot, L1C Flight Reviewer and Pilot, Lead Ground School instructor, Crew Leader for Emergency Response Operations, over 200+ operations

INST - 001
Flysmart Training inc
INST - 001
RPAS Instructor

Kora Vanderlip

“Most people fail the exam because they've memorized rules instead of understood airspace. We fix that on day one.”

Licensed Private Pilot, L1C Flight Reviewer and Pilot, Lead Ground School instructor, Crew Leader for Emergency Response Operations, over 200+ operations

INST - 001
Flysmart Training inc

Live-Online

$139

Join a 1-day live session led by experienced instructors. 

Ask questions in real time, work through concepts together, and leave with the confidence to pass your Basic exam. 

Course runs 8:30am to 4:30pm Pacific.

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