Whether you’re looking for basic or advanced operations, you’ve come to the right place.
Become a Certified Drone Pilot
Your pace. Your schedule. Your certification.
Get started on your drone pilot certificate journey with our suite of self-paced online courses to give you the knowledge and confidence to pass your Transport Canada drone pilot certification exam.
RPAS Basic Course
Ideal for recreational flyers and emerging drone photographers, the Basic Drone Pilot Certification is your entryway into the world of drone operations. This certification caters to pilots operating drones weighing between 250g and 25kg, more than 30 meters (100 feet) horizontally from bystanders, away from controlled airspace, and clear of emergency operations.
RPAS Advanced Course
Designed for drone pilots seeking to undertake more complex flights, including closer proximity to bystanders or within controlled airspace. An Advanced drone certification is becoming industry standard for commercial operations, and opens up more possibilities for special flight operations.
Meet Certified Drone Pilots Across Canada
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In depth training taught by qualified instructors. I would recommend to anyone seeking to acquire their drone pilot certificate in Canada.
Noémie Boulanger-Lapointe
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Fantastic course, learned so much and can't wait to get flying.
Liz Hargreaves
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Recently took the advanced drone pilot course. Lots of material to cover, would have been lost without the course.
Ian Crinkley
Which course is right for you?
Basic Drone Pilot Certificate
Ideal for recreational flyers and emerging drone photographers, the Basic Drone Pilot Certification is your entryway into the world of drone operations. This certification caters to pilots operating drones weighing between 250g and 25kg, a safe distance away from bystanders.
Eligibility: Open to individuals aged 14 and above.
Exam Requirements: Pass the Transport Canada Small Basic RPAS Exam with 65% or higher.
Operational Freedom: Fly Basic Operations: fly your drone more than 30 meters (100 feet) horizontally from bystanders, away from controlled airspace, and clear of emergency operations.
No Flight Review needed!: Streamline your path to becoming a pilot without the need for a practical flight review.
Advanced Drone Pilot Certificate
Designed for drone pilots seeking to undertake more complex flights, including closer proximity to bystanders or within controlled airspace. An Advanced drone certification is becoming industry standard for commercial operations, and opens up more possibilities for special flight operations.
Eligibility: Be at least 16 years of age.
Exam and Flight Review: Successfully pass the Transport Canada Small Advanced Exam with at least 80% and perform a flight review with a certified examiner to get your full Advanced Drone License.
Complex Operational Capabilities: Operate in controlled airspace, near or over bystanders, with the right drone and permissions. Opportunity to apply for a Special Flight Operations Certificate to operate outside of typical regulations and fly higher and farther than ever before.
Looking for a Flight Review?
Flight reviews are the last step in getting an Advanced RPAS License. The hands-on, one hour session is a flying skills and operational knowledge assessment that is conducted by one of our industry professional reviewers. All affiliated with FlySmart and registered through Transport Canada, book your flight review today!
ABOUT US
Created by drone pilots for drone pilots.
With roots in wildfire operations and early aerial technology, our founders saw firsthand how drones transform information gathering. Since 2014, we’ve grown from running grassroots drone classes to launching FlySmart, the dedicated training arm of Hummingbird Drones Inc., helping Canadians get certified, fly safely, and stay ahead of evolving regulations.
When people choose FlySmart, they’re not just getting a course. They’re getting decades of flying experience, real-world insight, and instructors who have worked in the field.
