Our Drone Training Courses

Transport Canada Basic Flight Certificate

$59.95

Transport Canada Advanced
Flight Certificate

$249.95

SFOC Preparation Short Course

$99.95

Flight Review Advanced All
Canadian Provinces
and Territories

$229.95


SFOC Course


Sign up today to take our special flight operations certificate (SFOC) online course! This course is designed to help you apply for the Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) required by Transport Canada to get permission for special drone flight operations. It is up to date with current Transport Canada newly released regulations.


SFOC Course

Sign up today to take our special flight operations certificate (SFOC) online course! This course is designed to help you apply for the Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) required by Transport Canada to get permission for special drone flight operations. It is up to date with current Transport Canada newly released regulations.

If you have questions please e-mail us at greg@thecanadiandroneinstitute.com


About SFOC Course


  • PDF lectures
  • 1:1 customer support for issues

Our Prep Course Covers the Following Topics


  • Section 1 AC No. 903-002 and CARs 903.02
  • Section 2 The Application: Basic Information
  • Section 3 Manufacturer and Model of the Systems
  • Section 4 Safety Plan for the Proposed Area of Operation
  • Section 5 Emergency Contingency Requirements
  • Section 6 The Site Survey / Plan of Operation
  • Section 7 RPAS Maintenance
  • And more!

About SFOC Course


  • PDF lectures
  • 1:1 customer support for issues

Our Prep Course Covers the Following Topics


  • Section 1 AC No. 903-002 and CARs 903.02
  • Section 2 The Application: Basic Information
  • Section 3 Manufacturer and Model of the Systems
  • Section 4 Safety Plan for the Proposed Area of Operation
  • Section 5 Emergency Contingency Requirements
  • Section 6 The Site Survey / Plan of Operation
  • Section 7 RPAS Maintenance
  • And more!

If you have questions please e-mail us at greg@thecanadiandroneinstitute.com


Transport Canada
Compliant Courses


For newcomers to the Drone industry in Canada, we recommend you start with our Basic course and should you like to continue to your Advanced certificate The Canadian Drone Institute will credit you 100% of the Basic course cost towards your Advanced commercial Drone certificate.

The Canadian Drone Institute offers corporate webinars, on-site training and online self-study Drone training courses to help pass the Advanced and Basic Drone pilot exams and your Advanced Flight review for Transport Canada.

The Advanced and the Basic curriculum courses has been written by our Team of retired Transport Canada Airline Transport Pilots (ATP) and Transport Canada retired Flight Instructors. Our curriculum is very extensive and is presented in a series of PDFs and quizzes that are up to date with the new Transport Canada 2019 Canadian Aviation Regulations or CARs. Our courses follow the Transport Canada study curriculum the TP15263.

Both courses will help prepare you to pass your Basic and Advanced exams through the Transport Canada Drone Safety Portal. The Canadian Drone Institute is listed on the Transport Canada website as a compliant training school for Advanced and Basic Drone pilot certification exam preparation. We are also a Transport Canada flight review school, with Flight Reviewers located across Canada.

Contact info@thecanadiandroneinstitute.com


Transport Canada Compliant Courses


For newcomers to the Drone industry in Canada, we recommend you start with our Basic course and should you like to continue to your Advanced certificate The Canadian Drone Institute will credit you 100% of the Basic course cost towards your Advanced commercial Drone certificate.

The Canadian Drone Institute offers corporate webinars, on-site training and online self-study Drone training courses to help pass the Advanced and Basic Drone pilot exams and your Advanced Flight review for Transport Canada.

The Advanced and the Basic curriculum courses has been written by our Team of retired Transport Canada Airline Transport Pilots (ATP) and Transport Canada retired Flight Instructors. Our curriculum is very extensive and is presented in a series of PDFs and quizzes that are up to date with the new Transport Canada 2019 Canadian Aviation Regulations or CARs. Our courses follow the Transport Canada study curriculum the TP15263.

Both courses will help prepare you to pass your Basic and Advanced exams through the Transport Canada Drone Safety Portal. The Canadian Drone Institute is listed on the Transport Canada website as a compliant training school for Advanced and Basic Drone pilot certification exam preparation. We are also a Transport Canada flight review school, with Flight Reviewers located across Canada.


Contact info@thecanadiandroneinstitute.com


Non-Canadian Residents


Transport Canada holds certain nationality requirements to own, operate, and certify as a Drone pilot in Canada. If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, please contact your Transport Canada Regional Office to discuss the nationality requirements in more detail.

Once you have contacted your Transport Canada official, you may enroll in our Advanced course. You will receive your Graduation certificate for submission with your SFOC (Special Flight Operations Certificate).

Contact info@thecanadiandroneinstitute.com


Non-Canadian Residents


Transport Canada holds certain nationality requirements to own, operate, and certify as a Drone pilot in Canada. If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, please contact your Transport Canada Regional Office to discuss the nationality requirements in more detail.

Once you have contacted your Transport Canada official, you may enroll in our Advanced course. You will receive your Graduation certificate for submission with your SFOC (Special Flight Operations Certificate).


Contact info@thecanadiandroneinstitute.com


Basic Flight Certificate

Self Study Online Course


We are proud to have been offering the self study online Basic course for five years now. The Canadian Drone Institutes Basic course will help you pass your Transport Canada exam. Our team, comprised of Transport Canada retired Airline Transport Pilots (ATP) Flight Instructors and Advanced RPAS Pilots. We have meticulously crafted the Transport Canada curriculum. The course has a training portal that is open 24/7 and has no time limit to complete. You will receive 8 sections via 8 PDFs, 3rd-party videos, and 13 Transport Canada reference manuals.

Our course covers crucial topics related to drone piloting, focusing on integrating drones with private and commercial aviation around airports, aerodromes, heliports, and waterdromes. It is designed for self-paced online study, with an estimated completion time of 30 hours.

I am proud to inform you that The Canadian Drone Institute is recognized by Transport Canada as a compliant resource for Basic and Advanced drone pilot certification exam preparation. Moreover, should you choose to pursue the Advanced certificate in the future, 100% of the Basic course will be credited towards your Advanced course.

I believe this course provides a comprehensive preparation for individuals aiming to obtain their Basic drone pilot certificate and potentially advance towards an Advanced certification.


Basic Flight Certificate

Self Study Online Course


We re pleased to having to offer the online Basic self-study Drone training course through for four years now The Canadian Drone Institute to assist you in passing the Transport Canada online exam. Our team, comprised of Transport Canada retired Airline Transport Pilots (ATP) Flight Instructors and Advanced RPAS Pilots. We have meticulously crafted the Transport Canada curriculum. The course consists of 8 PDFs.

Our course covers crucial topics related to drone piloting, focusing on integrating drones with private and commercial aviation around airports, aerodromes, heliports, and waterdromes. It is designed for self-paced online study, with an estimated completion time of 30 hours.

I am proud to inform you that The Canadian Drone Institute is recognized by Transport Canada as a compliant resource for Basic and Advanced drone pilot certification exam preparation. Moreover, should you choose to pursue the Advanced certificate in the future, 100% of the Basic course will be credited towards your Advanced course.

I believe this course provides a comprehensive preparation for individuals aiming to obtain their Basic drone pilot certificate and potentially advance towards an Advanced certification.


Advanced Flight Certificate
& Flight Review


Are you ready to get your Advanced drone pilot certificate from Transport Canada?

The Transport Canada Advanced exam currently has over 1,500 questions in their database. “Transport Canada is going to have 2,500 questions by the end of 2020,” according to a Transport Canada official in Ottawa.

The questions on the Transport Canada Advanced Drone pilot exam have been randomly selected from the Transport Canada Commercial pilots course per Transport Canada Ottawa.

The exams require us to learn how manned aviation operates and the rules they operate under when in controlled airspace. We hope this makes sense that your curriculum should be written by Transport Canada licensed ATP (airline transport pilots) and Transport Canada Flight instructors who have experience flying in Canadian and International Controlled airspace.

The Canadian Drone Institute can help you or your company obtain your Transport Canada Advanced Drone pilot certificate and if required, your Special Flight Operations Certificate for BVLOS.

Our online and on site courses are the only course in Canada written by licensed Transport Canada Airline Transport pilots and retired Transport Canada ground school instructors with Drone flight experience.


Advanced Flight Certificate
& Flight Review


Are you ready to get your Advanced drone pilot certificate from Transport Canada?

The Transport Canada Advanced exam currently has over 1,500 questions in their database. “Transport Canada is going to have 2,500 questions by the end of 2020,” according to a Transport Canada official in Ottawa.

The questions on the Transport Canada Advanced Drone pilot exam have been randomly selected from the Transport Canada Commercial pilots course per Transport Canada Ottawa.

The exams require us to learn how manned aviation operates and the rules they operate under when in controlled airspace. We hope this makes sense that your curriculum should be written by Transport Canada licensed ATP (airline transport pilots) and Transport Canada Flight instructors who have experience flying in Canadian and International Controlled airspace.

The Canadian Drone Institute can help you or your company obtain your Transport Canada Advanced Drone pilot certificate and if required, your Special Flight Operations Certificate for BVLOS.

Our online and on site courses are the only course in Canada written by licensed Transport Canada Airline Transport pilots and retired Transport Canada ground school instructors with Drone flight experience.


The Advanced Drone Pilot Certificate From Transport Canada Consists of Three Steps


  1. Register your Drone or RPAS with Transport Canada
  2. Pass the Advanced drone pilot exam with a mark of 80%
  3. Pass your flight review with a Transport Canada Flight Evaluator

Please note that you will need to devote a minimum of 30 hours study time to successfully pass the Transport Canada Advanced exam.

Transport Canada “strongly recommends” using a Transport Canada compliant drone flight training school to help pass your Advanced exam. You can find The Canadian Drone Institute is listed on the Transport Canada website.

The recommended Study time is 30-35 hours to pass the Advanced exam on your first attempt.

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The Advanced Drone Pilot Certificate From Transport Canada Consists of Three Steps


  1. Register your Drone or RPAS with Transport Canada
  2. Pass the Advanced drone pilot exam with a mark of 80%
  3. Pass your flight review with a Transport Canada Flight Evaluator

Please note that you will need to devote a minimum of 30 hours study time to successfully pass the Transport Canada Advanced exam.

Transport Canada “strongly recommends” using a Transport Canada compliant drone flight training school to help pass your Advanced exam. You can find The Canadian Drone Institute is listed on the Transport Canada website.

The recommended Study time is 30-35 hours to pass the Advanced exam on your first attempt.


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