Length: 16-Hours (Online) Fees: $249

Earn Your Transport Canada RPAS Pilot Certificate with Confidence. Launch your commercial drone career with a complete, exam-aligned training program built for real-world operators. This comprehensive online course walks you step-by-step through the entire Canadian certification process—what CAR Part IX allows, the difference between Basic and Advanced operations, how to pass the Transport Canada Knowledge Exams, and how to prepare for your Flight Review.

PHII's online RPAS Pilot Certification Course is organized into 13 clear, easy-to-master modules that build your skills step by step. Updated for 2026, the course delivers clear, field-ready training designed specifically for those new to the aviation field.

You'll master every Transport Canada tested topic through clear lessons, practical examples, and technician-friendly explanations that make complex subjects like airspace and meteorology easy to understand. You'll also get targeted exam strategies, section-specific quizzes, and full practice tests with answer explanations to dramatically improve your pass rate.

Optional flight-skills training helps you build confidence in real-world operations. This is a complete, Transport Canada-aligned training blueprint designed to prepare you for the Pilot Certificate - Small Remotely Piloted Aircraft (VLOS) and safe, compliant commercial drone work.

As you move through the course, you ll work with interactive flash cards and quick practice quizzes that reinforce key concepts with instant feedback, helping you correct mistakes, refresh information, and build confidence as you go. Your progress is automatically saved, so you can stop anytime and pick up right where you left off, even if you switch devices.

RPAS Pilot Certification Modules

1. Introduction to CAR Part IX – Regulations and legal frameworks
2. Airspace Classification & Geography – Navigating Classes A through G
3. Meteorology for Drone Pilots – Decoding METAR/TAF and weather safety
4. RPAS Systems & Flight Theory – Aerodynamics and aircraft components
5. Navigation & Flight Planning – Site surveys and NOTAM interpretation
6. Human Factors & CRM – Pilot health (IMSAFE) and team coordination
7. Emergency Procedures & Maintenance – Managing failsafes and tech logs
8. The Advanced Path – Preparing for the Flight Review and controlled airspace
9. Exam Strategy & Test Taking Skills – How to navigate the TC portal and exam
10. Small Basic Exam Practice – Mock testing for the Basic Certificate
11. Flight Skills & Real World Operations – Practical application for commercial work
12. Inspection Maneuvers & Reporting – Specialized patterns for professional results
13. Small Advanced Practice – Mock testing for the Advanced Certificate