Drone Pilot Training and Certification

What does a

Basic

certificate let me do?

Basic Pilot Certificate

best for

Outside cities, in uncontrolled airspace, far from bystanders.

When do I need an

Advanced

pilots certificate?

Advanced Pilot Certificate

required for

Controlled airspace or closer than 30m to bystanders.

What are

Complex

drone operations?

Complex Pilot Certificate

fly further

Fly your drone beyond visual line-of-sight.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Choose Your Level

Basic

Exam Prep
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Study Online

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124 Lessons

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60 Quiz Questions

$95 CAD

Advanced

Exam Prep
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Study Online

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150 Lessons

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70 Quiz Questions

$195 CAD

Complex

Exam Prep
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Study Online

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175 Lessons

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80 Quiz Questions

$395 CAD

The Exam

The Flight Review

No Flight Review Required

Advanced

Flight Review
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45 Minutes

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In-Person

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Flight Test

+$22025% off

Advanced

Book Later
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No Discount

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Limited Slots

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Don't Delay

+$0
Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal

Complex

Flight Review
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90 Minutes

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In-Person

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Flight Test

+$595

Complex

Buy Later
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No Discount

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Limited Slots

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Don't Delay

+$0
Total $0CAD

Study On The Go

Use your phone

Course Curriculum

Section 1: Air Law, Air Traffic Rules and Procedures

Section 2: RPAS Airframes, 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: Radiotelephony

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Take the Exam

Basic

Online Exam
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90 Minutes

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35 Questions

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65% to Pass

$10 CAD

Advanced

Online Exam
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60 Minutes

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50 Questions

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80% to Pass

$10 CAD

Complex

Online Exam
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90 Minutes

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50 Questions

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80% to Pass

$50 CAD

Basic

Advanced Exam

Complex

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60 Mins Limit

50 Questions

Multiple Choice

Open Book

80%+ To Pass

$10 Exam Fee

Redo in 24hrs

Min 16 Years

Online

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Book Your Flight Review

Basic

Flight Review
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Not required

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You're Done!

Advanced

Flight Review
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45 Minutes

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In-Person

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Flight Test

$295 CAD

Complex

Flight Review
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45 Minutes

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In-Person

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Flight Test

$595 CAD

What does a

Flight Review

look like?

What's a Flight Review?

In-Field Assessment

A Flight Review is an in-field assessment conducted by a certified flight reviewer.

Should I book a

Practice

flight?

Limited Drone Experience?

Prep With a Pro

Limited flight experience? Book a session to prepare for your flight review.

Find a Flight Reviewer Near You

Our Locations

Advanced Advanced & Complex
Vancouver, BC
Advanced & Complex
Calgary, AB
Advanced Reviews
Winnipeg, MB
Advanced Reviews
Toronto, ON
Advanced & Complex
Montreal, QC
Advanced Reviews

Select Your Region

  • Vancouver Advanced + Complex Book
  • Victoria Advanced Book
  • Calgary Advanced + Complex Book
  • Edmonton Advanced Book
  • Toronto Advanced + Complex Book
  • Ottawa Advanced Book

Reviews

Wade

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This is a great place to take your drone license training! Very helpful when something is not clear as well. Now I can fly my drone with a bigger battery and get the extra ..

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I called flight photo for information regarding the basic and advanced exams for flying drones in Canada. I'm American so the rules are slightly different for me and I have to ..

Juan

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The support and information provided by Flight Photo has been fantastic! If you are preparing and studying to get your drone certification(s), this is the place to be! ..