Level 1 Complex Certification Pathway

The L1C pathway prepares you for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations.
Step 1: Enroll in the Level 1 Complex Ground School ($99) 20-hour online course at academy.rpascentre.com/course/l1c-exam-prep
Step 2: As part of your Level 1 Complex Ground School, you are required to complete one live instructor check-in;
Choose the option that works best for your schedule:

• Book a meeting or call with the RPAS Centre team
• Join an RPAS Centre Live Chat
• Attend any live RPAS Centre instructor-led seminar

Step 3: Earn your RPAS Centre L1C Certificate
Step 4: Take the Transport Canada Level 1 Complex Exam Through the Drone Management Portal.
Step 5: Book and pass a Level 1 Complex Operations Flight Review Find a reviewer at rpaswilco.com/#/flight-review/map
Step 6: Apply for your L1C Operations Certificate through Transport Canada
What does L1C unlock? Everything Advanced allows, plus:

• Lower Risk BVLOS (over unpopulated/sparsely populated areas, uncontrolled airspace, 400ft AGL or below, 5NM+ from aerodromes)

Full details: rpascentre.com/level-1-complex-ground-school-certification/

Updated on: 01/10/2026