A drone course can be beneficial to a wide range of individuals, depending on their goals, profession, and interests. Here are some groups of people who may find enrolling in a drone course valuable:

1. Aerial Photographers and Videographers

• Professionals in photography or videography who want to expand their skill set with aerial shots for film, real estate, or events.
• Hobbyists looking to capture high-quality aerial images or videos.

2. Aspiring Drone Pilots

• People interested in becoming certified drone pilots, especially for commercial purposes, as many countries require certifications (like Transport Canada CAR 900 or the FAA's Part 107 in the U.S.).
• Individuals aiming to operate drones for private or public organizations.

3. Surveyors and Cartographers

• Professionals in surveying, mapping, or cartography who want to leverage drones for more efficient and accurate data collection.

4. Agriculture Professionals

• Farmers and agricultural consultants who can use drones for crop monitoring, soil health assessments, and other precision agriculture techniques.

5. Emergency Responders

• Firefighters, police officers, and other emergency personnel who need drones for search and rescue, disaster management, or surveillance purposes.

6. Construction and Infrastructure Inspectors

• Individuals involved in construction, infrastructure inspection, or project management where drones are used for site assessments, progress tracking, or structural inspections.

7. Environmental Scientists

• Researchers or conservationists interested in monitoring wildlife, deforestation, and other environmental factors.

8. Real Estate Agents

• Realtors who want to enhance their property listings with aerial views of homes and land.

9. Technology Enthusiasts

• Hobbyists and tech enthusiasts curious about learning how to fly drones, understand drone technology, and explore its capabilities.

10. Military and Defense Personnel

• Personnel involved in defense and surveillance, where drones are increasingly important for reconnaissance and tactical operations.

11. Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners

• People looking to start businesses around drone services, such as aerial photography, inspection services, or drone rentals.

12. Students and Academics

• STEM students or researchers interested in robotics, engineering, AI, and the application of drones in scientific studies or innovation.

Depending on the course, some may cover specific technical skills (e.g., flight operations, safety protocols), while others may focus on areas like drone programming, mapping, or specific industry applications.

Successful Candidates will earn an Advanced RPAS/Drone Pilots Certificate.

This comprehensive ground school covers the mandatory content as well as important operational control content that you will need to know as a RPAS/Drone Drone Pilot. We'll cover the topics found in the Transport Canada "Recommended Knowledge Requirements for less than 25 kg, Visual Line of Sight Guide TP15263": 

Section 1: Air law, air traffic rules and procedures

Section 2: RPAS air frames, power plants, propulsion and systems 

Section 3: Human factors 

Section 4: Meteorology 

Section 5: Navigation

Section 6: Flight operations Section 

7: Theory of flight Section 

8: Radio-telephony 

This includes Airman’s Radio License Certificate and Flight Review for the final completion of the Advanced RPAS/Drone Pilots Certificate.

Professional Development Credits

Candidates earn a 20-hour training credits for a completion of a Transport Canada accredited program.

What Participants Receive

• 20-hour ground school training related to TP15263 
• Other relevant topics not required by Transport Canada TP15263
• 8 hours for other subjects. This also includes documentation and online topics
• Introduction to NavCanada App and flight space approval.
• DJI Unlock Procedures
• Completion of the Advanced RPAS/Drone Exam. (Transport Canada Online)
• Additional preflight training using DJI Drones or your own if acceptable.
• Completion of Transport Canada accredited flight review.

• Although there is no prerequisite for this course there is age limitations. BASIC RPAS of 14 years (Certificate is issued in this class and participant can complete the flight review at age 16 to obtain the Advanced RPAS Certificate provided it is done within 12 months of completing the exam. (Participant would have to be 15 at the time of the written for this to apply.) If the participant is under 15 they would need to write the exam again but would have a valid Basic Certificate.
• ADVANCED Certificate is Age 16.
• Citizenship required is Canadian or Permanent Resident.
• For other a Special Flight Operating Certificate is required for a Foreign Pilot. This is a formality, and we will assist students that fall into this category.

The course is scheduled for 5 days with the first three comprising of a presentation on each subject with online and video formats. During the evenings students will be expected to do online review of sample questions related to the subjects. On the fourth day all students will be writing the Transport Canada Exam online for 8 am to roughly 10 am.

Format Face-to-face, synchronous

NON-CREDIT COURSE REFUND POLICY

Withdrawal 7 days prior to course start time: Full Refund
Withdrawal after 7 days: No Refund

Please refer to the Tuition Refund policy.

This policy applies to all students taking credit courses at Yukon University and all noncredit students taking courses through the Continuing Studies division with Yukon University.