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# Basic Pilot Certification Pathway

The Basic pathway is your entry point into legal drone flying in Canada.
**Step 1: Complete the free Basic Operations Exam Prep course** Enroll at academy.rpascentre.com/course/basic-exam-prep. Work through 8 video sections, the workbook, and the mock exam.
**Step 2: Earn your RPAS Centre Basic Certificate** After completing the course, you'll receive your official RPAS Centre Course Completion Certificate by email.
**Step 3: Take the Transport Canada Small Basic Exam**
* Log in to the Drone Management Portal: tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/drone-safety/drone-management-portal
* 35 multiple-choice questions, 90-minute time limit
* Pass mark: 65% (23 out of 35)
* Results are immediate
* If you fail, wait 24 hours and retake (unlimited retakes)
**What can you do with a Basic certificate?**
* Fly microdrones (under 250g) and small drones (250g–25kg)
* Fly in uncontrolled airspace only
* Fly within visual line of sight (VLOS)
* Must stay more than 30m from people
**What's next?** The Advanced Pilot Certification Pathway — also completely free!
**Full details:** rpascentre.com/basic-pilot-certification-pathway/