RPAS
Transport Canada ApprovedAdvanced Drone Program
Industry-grade drone training covering RPAS certification, real-world flight operations, and professional workflows across agriculture, surveying, and public safety.
Estimated Timeline
Flexible intake
Career Outcome
Transport Canada Advanced RPAS Certificate
Next Step
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Overview
Training overview
This program blends structured ground knowledge, instructor-led flight training, briefing and debriefing, safety procedures, and practical aviation decision-making.
About the Program
Our advanced drone course goes far beyond helping you pass Transport Canada exams. While we ensure you're fully prepared for your Advanced RPAS certificate, we recognize that industry success requires much more than regulatory compliance. The course bridges the gap between certification and career readiness by incorporating real-world industry standards that employers actually demand.
What Sets Our Training Apart
Hands-on practical flight training and instruction on advanced drone systems reflecting current industry standards. You'll gain real experience with professional-grade equipment and workflows used across agriculture, surveying, and public safety sectors.
Ground School Topics
Flight Portion
Flight Maneuvers Lessons
Structured practical sessions building core drone handling skills.
4 Hours — DJI Drone Training
Professional consumer-grade operations with industry-standard DJI systems.
16 Hours — 10KG Industrial Drone
Heavy-lift industrial drone training for commercial applications.
Program Cost
$1,499 CAD
Full program fee — must be paid prior to starting.
Start Date
Next intake is September 2025. Contact Vancouver Aviation College for further details.
Program Video
Regulatory Note
This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. As such, PTIRU did not review this program.
Begin your journey
Train for the sky with clarity, confidence, and momentum.
Vancouver Aviation College — Transport Canada approved flight training at Pitt Meadows Regional Airport.