Question 1

How Do I Get Started with Drone Training?

Accepted Answer

Getting started is easy and completely free. Here's what to do:

Step 1: Choose your pathway Visit https://rpascentre.com/get-started Step 2: Create a free account Go to academy.rpascentre.com and click "Sign Up" to create your free account. Step 3: Enroll in a free course

New to drones? Start with the Drone Pilot Starting Guide (free eBook): academy.rpascentre.com/course/free-ebook
Ready to get certified? Enroll in the Basic Operations Exam Prep: academy.rpascentre.com/course/basic-exam-prep
Already have some experience? Jump straight to the Advanced Operations Exam Prep: academy.rpascentre.com/course/advanced-exam-prep Step 4: Download the RPAS WILCO app Get the free RPAS WILCO app for site surveys and flight planning. Available on iOS and Android — search "RPAS WILCO" or visit rpaswilco.com. Not sure which course is right for you? Ask us in the chat — we're happy to help you find the right path based on your experience and goals.

Question 2

Find And Book A Flight Review

Accepted Answer

Book a Flight Review with RPAS Centre

Q: Basic Operations Exam Preparation Course

Price: Free Access: 90 days Format: Online, self-paced Enroll: academy.rpascentre.com/course/basic-exam-prep The Basic Operations Exam Prep course is designed to help you pass the Transport Canada Basic Pilot Certificate exam. Created by professional pilots and certified RPAS instructors. What's included: <ul> <li>8 video lesson sections:</li> </ul> <ol> <li>Air Law</li> <li>RPAS Systems</li> <li>Human Factors</li> <li>Meteorology</li> <li>Navigation</li> <li>Theory of Flight</li> <li>Flight Operations</li> <li>Radiotelephony</li> </ol> <ul> <li>Accompanying workbook</li> <li>End-of-course mock exam (Transport Canada-style questions)</li> <li>RPAS Centre Basic Course Completion Certificate upon finishing How long does it take? Most students complete the course in 1–2 weeks of part-time study. Who is this for?</li> <li>Aspiring drone pilots starting their journey</li> <li>Hobbyists and recreational flyers who want to fly legally</li> <li>Newly hired staff at organizations conducting commercial drone operations What happens after? After completing the course, take the Transport Canada Small Basic Exam (35 questions, 90 minutes, 65% pass mark). Then consider advancing to the Advanced Operations course — it's also free! Full pathway details: rpascentre.com/basic-pilot-certification-pathway/</li> </ul>

Q: Level 1 Complex Ground School ($99)

Price: $99 (tax included) Format: 20 hours online + live instructor-led sessions Enroll: academy.rpascentre.com/course/l1c-exam-prep The Level 1 Complex Ground School prepares Advanced-certified pilots for BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operations in uncontrolled airspace. What's included: <ul> <li>20-hour online course with instructor check-ins</li> <li>Live instructor-led L1C session. (booked through Eventbrite)</li> <li>RPAS Centre Level 1 Complex Course Completion Certificate Certification process:</li> </ul> <ol> <li>Complete the online ground school ($99)</li> <li>Attend at least one live sessions via Eventbrite</li> <li>Earn your RPAS Centre L1C Certificate</li> <li>Take the Transport Canada Level 1 Complex Exam</li> <li>Book and pass a Level 1 Complex Operations Flight Review at https://rpascentre.com/?open=flight-review ($499)</li> <li>Apply for your L1C Operations Certificate through Transport Canada What does L1C certification unlock? Everything Advanced allows, plus:</li> </ol> <ul> <li>Lower Risk BVLOS operations</li> <li>EVLOS operations</li> <li>Sheltered operations</li> <li>Medium drone operations (25–150kg) Full pathway details: rpascentre.com/level-1-complex-ground-school-certification/</li> </ul>

Q: Live Exam Preparation ($1,500)

Price: $1,500 (plus taxes) Format: 8 live lessons over 2 days Enroll: academy.rpascentre.com/course/live-exam-prep Certified instructors teach live sessions covering all topics needed for the Transport Canada Basic and Advanced Operations exams. What's included: <ul> <li>8 live sessions: Air Law, RPAS Systems, Human Factors, Meteorology, Navigation, Flight Operations, Theory of Flight, Radiotelephony</li> <li>Accompanying workbook</li> <li>End-of-course mock exam Who is this for?</li> <li>Individuals who prefer live instruction over self-paced learning</li> <li>Groups and organizations who need team certification</li> <li>Enterprise clients (discount available) Corporate/group training: Individual and group enrollment welcome. Enterprise discounts are available. Contact us at <a href="mailto:contact@rpascentre.com">contact@rpascentre.com</a> for custom group pricing.</li> </ul>

Q: Photography Theory ($150)

Price: $150 (tax included) Access: 90 days Format: Online Enroll: academy.rpascentre.com/course/photography This masterclass guides you through everything you need to know about using your drone as a camera. What you'll learn: <ul> <li>Flight planning for photography and video</li> <li>Camera settings optimization</li> <li>Post-processing techniques</li> <li>Creating breathtaking aerial photos and videos Who is this for? Drone pilots who want to produce professional-quality aerial photography and videography.</li> </ul>

RPAS Centre conducts Advanced and Level 1 Complex flight reviews.

Book your flight review here

Packages

Advanced Flight Review — $199
Advanced Flight Review with a pre-flight review readiness session — $399
Level 1 Complex (L1C) Flight Review — $499
L1C Flight Review with a pre-flight review readiness session — $999

How booking works

Choose the package you need.
Enter your preferred city.
Add your preferred dates and time ranges, including backup options if possible.
The booking flow shows availability in your city or nearby cities.
RPAS Centre works to match you with a flight reviewer, typically within 24–48 hours.

|| Your payment is authorized at checkout, but you are not charged unless RPAS Centre successfully matches you with a flight reviewer. If we cannot match you, you will not be charged.

Which review do I need?

Advanced Operations Flight Review

The Advanced Operations Flight Review is required after passing the Advanced exam before Transport Canada issues the Advanced Operations Certificate.

Level 1 Complex Flight Review

The Level 1 Complex Flight Review is required as part of the Level 1 Complex certification pathway.

Pre-flight review readiness session

These sessions are designed to help candidates understand what to expe

Question 3

Basic Operations Exam Preparation Course

Accepted Answer

Price: Free Access: 90 days Format: Online, self-paced Enroll: academy.rpascentre.com/course/basic-exam-prep The Basic Operations Exam Prep course is designed to help you pass the Transport Canada Basic Pilot Certificate exam. Created by professional pilots and certified RPAS instructors. What's included:

8 video lesson sections:

Air Law
RPAS Systems
Human Factors
Meteorology
Navigation
Theory of Flight
Flight Operations
Radiotelephony

Accompanying workbook
End-of-course mock exam (Transport Canada-style questions)
RPAS Centre Basic Course Completion Certificate upon finishing How long does it take? Most students complete the course in 1–2 weeks of part-time study. Who is this for?
Aspiring drone pilots starting their journey
Hobbyists and recreational flyers who want to fly legally
Newly hired staff at organizations conducting commercial drone operations What happens after? After completing the course, take the Transport Canada Small Basic Exam (35 questions, 90 minutes, 65% pass mark). Then consider advancing to the Advanced Operations course — it's also free! Full pathway details: rpascentre.com/basic-pilot-certification-pathway/

Question 4

Level 1 Complex Ground School ($99)

Accepted Answer

Price: $99 (tax included) Format: 20 hours online + live instructor-led sessions Enroll: academy.rpascentre.com/course/l1c-exam-prep The Level 1 Complex Ground School prepares Advanced-certified pilots for BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operations in uncontrolled airspace. What's included:

20-hour online course with instructor check-ins
Live instructor-led L1C session. (booked through Eventbrite)
RPAS Centre Level 1 Complex Course Completion Certificate Certification process:

Complete the online ground school ($99)
Attend at least one live sessions via Eventbrite
Earn your RPAS Centre L1C Certificate
Take the Transport Canada Level 1 Complex Exam
Book and pass a Level 1 Complex Operations Flight Review at https://rpascentre.com/?open=flight-review ($499)
Apply for your L1C Operations Certificate through Transport Canada What does L1C certification unlock? Everything Advanced allows, plus:

Lower Risk BVLOS operations
EVLOS operations
Sheltered operations
Medium drone operations (25–150kg) Full pathway details: rpascentre.com/level-1-complex-ground-school-certification/

Question 5

Live Exam Preparation ($1,500)

Accepted Answer

Price: $1,500 (plus taxes) Format: 8 live lessons over 2 days Enroll: academy.rpascentre.com/course/live-exam-prep Certified instructors teach live sessions covering all topics needed for the Transport Canada Basic and Advanced Operations exams. What's included:

8 live sessions: Air Law, RPAS Systems, Human Factors, Meteorology, Navigation, Flight Operations, Theory of Flight, Radiotelephony
Accompanying workbook
End-of-course mock exam Who is this for?
Individuals who prefer live instruction over self-paced learning
Groups and organizations who need team certification
Enterprise clients (discount available) Corporate/group training: Individual and group enrollment welcome. Enterprise discounts are available. Contact us at contact@rpascentre.com for custom group pricing.

Question 6

Photography Theory ($150)

Accepted Answer

Price: $150 (tax included) Access: 90 days Format: Online Enroll: academy.rpascentre.com/course/photography This masterclass guides you through everything you need to know about using your drone as a camera. What you'll learn:

Flight planning for photography and video
Camera settings optimization
Post-processing techniques
Creating breathtaking aerial photos and videos Who is this for? Drone pilots who want to produce professional-quality aerial photography and videography.

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