Our Courses

From basic and advanced certification training, to SFOC support, and flight review preparation, FlySmart’s training is designed to get you or your team flying confidently in no time.

Basic Training Course

1 day, live online designed to give you a foundation of Canadian aviation regulations and flying basic drone operations!

Advanced Training Course

Designed for professionals or pilots wanting to fly in commercial or advanced environments. Leave feeling prepared to pass the Transport Canada Advanced exam.

Flight Review Prep Course

Our flight review prep course is a one-on-one meeting with one of our talented instructors, preparing you with everything you need to pass the flight review!

Hands-on Training

Training designed by you, for you. Whether it’s complex environments or new sensors, our team can make sure everything goes right the first time.

SFOC Support

Take the next step in your RPAS training journey and go beyond advanced operations. Fly higher and farther than ever before.

Corporate Solutions

Get tailored, complete training packages that get your drone program off the ground, or get your whole team knowledgeable and certified.

Basic vs Advanced.

Which one is right for you?

Basic Drone Pilot Certification

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 Certification

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!

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