Basic Operations
$170
Entry-level pilots flying within visual line of sight in uncontrolled airspace and more than 30 m from people.
Min age 14+Small Basic Exam35 questions90 minutes
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Transport Canada RPAS pathways
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Canadian RPAS Pilots
SkyFlow Drone School helps Canadian pilots move from drone licence exam preparation into confident commercial operations. Our programs cover Basic Operations, Advanced Operations, Level 1 Complex preparation, flight review support, and specialization modules for application drone work, aerial spraying drones, inspection, mapping, and media missions.
Practice the Small Basic exam for free in seconds. No account is required to start.
Basic, Advanced, and Level 1 Complex pathways are available.
Free quiz entry points stay open at every step.
Flight review and specialization modules are supported.
Drone licence guidance is provided for Ontario and Canada.
Tuition at a glanceCAD
$170
Basic Operations
$550
Advanced Ground School
$1,999
Level 1 Complex Ground School
2,100+
Practice Questions
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3 steps to begin1Choose Exam Type to Practice
questions:35 multiple choice
time:90 minutes
pass:65% or higher
Required for: Pilot Certificate for Basic Operations
For full eligibility requirements, fees, and accommodations, see the Transport Canada Small Basic Exam page.
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Drone Exam Practice Modes
Two ways to prepare for your drone licence exam
Live Feedback
Best for drone pilot training and active studying
- Instant right/wrong feedback after each drone licence question
- Shows the correct answer immediately for faster learning
- Filter by RPAS subject area to target weak topics
- Best for focused drone flying training and drilling knowledge gaps
Mock Exam
Simulates the real Transport Canada drone exam
- Mirrors the real Transport Canada drone exam with 35 randomized questions
- 90-minute timer matches the official drone pilot licence exam
- Score shown at the end with pass/fail at 65%
- Full review and UAV exam analysis unlocked after survey
SkyFlow Drone School
More than a quiz. A drone school for real RPAS operations.
If you are searching for drone license Canada, drone licence Canada, Canada drone license, or drone license Ontario, the certificate path is federal. SkyFlow helps you understand which Transport Canada pathway fits your work, then supports the training, flight review preparation, and professional modules that make the licence useful in the field.
Transport Canada exam prep
Basic + Advanced + L1C
Practice tool
2,100+ RPAS questions
Flight review pathway
Advanced + L1C support
Professional modules
Media, mapping, ag, inspection
Commercial path
Advanced Operations
$550 ground school + $170 flight review
Commercial pilots who need controlled airspace, closer operations near people, sheltered operations, EVLOS, or urban workflows.
Min age 16+Advanced Exam50 questions60 minutes
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$1,999 ground school + $170 flight review
Pilots and organizations building lower-risk BVLOS programs under the Level 1 Complex framework.
Min age 18+Advanced prerequisite20 h ground schoolL1C exam
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Basic fits open-area work
Rural real estate, open-field agricultural scouting, environmental monitoring, and construction progress flights can fit Basic when the mission remains in uncontrolled airspace and away from people.
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Advanced is the commercial workhorse
Urban real estate, rooftop inspection, bridge documentation, utility corridor patrols, film sets, and insurance claim flights often need Advanced privileges plus proper aircraft declarations and airspace authorization.
3
Level 1 Complex is for program builders
Lower-risk BVLOS work for utility corridors, remote land management, industrial sites, and repeatable enterprise programs requires Level 1 Complex pilot training and an RPOC-backed operator system.
Enterprise pathway
RPOC support for lower-risk BVLOS programs
Organizations conducting Level 1 Complex operations need an RPAS Operator Certificate. SkyFlow can support operator-side planning, procedure development, training structures, and safety workflows for teams that want a repeatable drone program rather than a one-off licence.
Discuss operator supportRPOC declaration guidance
Operational manual support
Crew-role and records workflows
Mission-class risk analysis
Lower-risk BVLOS readiness
SFOC boundary awareness
Professional modules
Specializations for application drone work after the licence
These school-issued modules help pilots translate a drone licence into field-ready workflows. They are training add-ons, not government certificates, and they do not replace mission-specific approvals, professional licensure, product labels, or provincial requirements.
Content Creation with Drones
$80A practical 2-3 hour module for media operators covering legality checks, shot lists, crowd-risk planning, client briefing, camera settings, movement vocabulary, and file delivery.
Survey and Mapping Fundamentals
$175A half-day workflow module for orthomosaic, corridor, stockpile, and site documentation. Covers overlap, GSD, RTK/PPK awareness, QA, reflight triggers, and deliverable packaging.
Structure Inspection Fundamentals
$450A one-day applied module for roofs, facades, towers, stacks, agricultural structures, and industrial assets using repeatable checklist capture and client report packaging.
Agriculture Mission Fundamentals
$450A field-operations module for scouting, application-system awareness, vegetation index basics, route and battery planning, weather and drift awareness, job documentation, and client handoff.
Public Safety Mission Systems
QuoteA scoped agency or enterprise engagement covering mission-class analysis, scene controls, crew roles, deconfliction, media handling, privacy, records, and after-action review structures.
Compliance note: SkyFlow prepares pilots and issues school completion records for specialization modules. Transport Canada issues Basic, Advanced, and Level 1 Complex pilot certificates. Government exam fees, certificate applications, airspace authorizations, manufacturer declarations, insurance, SFOCs, RPOCs, pesticide rules, survey law, and professional credentials are separate unless explicitly included.
Quiz still included
See the full course design and pricing for every pathway.
The next section breaks down ground school hours, delivery format, flight review structure, and what each tuition fee includes. Free quiz practice stays open at the top of this page.
Course design and pricing
Pick the program that matches the work you actually want to fly.
Every SkyFlow Drone School tier is built around a real Transport Canada certificate path. The card below each program shows the ground school hours, delivery format, flight review structure, and the certificate outcome so you can compare without guesswork.
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Licence pathways
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Specialization modules
12 mo
Coach support
100%
Online plus in person
Entry pathway
Basic Operations
$170
One time tuition
New pilots flying within visual line of sight in uncontrolled airspace and more than 30 metres from people.
8 hours of self-paced ground school
Online lessons with on-demand coach support
Flight review is not required for this licence.
You earn a Pilot Certificate for Basic Operations from Transport Canada after passing the Small Basic exam.
What is included
- Air law, meteorology, navigation, and human factors lessons
- Two thousand one hundred plus practice questions in our exam bank
- Unlimited timed Small Basic mock exams with answer review
- Coach office hours through chat for one full year
Most chosen
Commercial workhorse
Advanced Operations
$550
Ground school plus $170 flight review
Pilots who need controlled airspace, closer operations near people, sheltered operations, EVLOS work, or urban missions.
20 hours of structured ground school
Live online classroom with recorded sessions
An in-person flight review is included after the written exam is complete.
You earn a Pilot Certificate for Advanced Operations from Transport Canada after passing the Advanced exam and the flight review.
What is included
- Site survey, NAV CANADA coordination, and DroneZone walkthroughs
- Aircraft declaration and RPAS Safety Assurance familiarization
- Pre-flight planning, emergency procedures, and crew coordination drills
- One scheduled flight review at a SkyFlow approved location
Lower risk BVLOS
Level 1 Complex Operations
$1,999
Ground school plus $170 flight review
Pilots and organizations building lower risk BVLOS programs under the Level 1 Complex framework.
20 hours of mandated ground school plus mentoring
Cohort based program with operator advisory sessions
A Level 1 Complex flight review is included once the written exam is complete.
You earn a Pilot Certificate for Level 1 Complex Operations from Transport Canada after passing the L1C exam and the flight review.
What is included
- Mission class analysis and operational risk assessment workshops
- Operator support for procedure development and crew workflows
- RPOC readiness package and operations manual templates
- BVLOS scenario coaching and post mission review structure
Specialization modules
Add a specialization once you hold a drone licence.
Specialization modules turn your licence into a working playbook. They are training add ons rather than government certificates and they do not replace mission specific approvals, professional licensure, product labels, or provincial requirements.
Content creation with drones
$80Two to three hour module
A practical module for media operators that covers legality checks, shot lists, crowd risk planning, client briefing, camera settings, movement vocabulary, and file delivery.
- Plan a defensible shoot brief
- Apply repeatable camera settings
- Deliver a clean media package
Survey and mapping fundamentals
$175Half day workflow module
A workflow module for orthomosaic, corridor, stockpile, and site documentation. It covers overlap, ground sample distance, RTK and PPK awareness, quality control, reflight triggers, and deliverable packaging.
- Plan a compliant mapping flight
- Validate survey accuracy
- Package deliverables for clients
Structure inspection fundamentals
$450One day applied module
An applied module for roofs, facades, towers, stacks, agricultural structures, and industrial assets. It uses repeatable checklist capture and client report packaging.
- Run a structured inspection sweep
- Capture defensible photo evidence
- Produce a client ready report
Agriculture mission fundamentals
$450Field operations module
A field operations module for scouting, application system awareness, vegetation index basics, route and battery planning, weather and drift awareness, job documentation, and client handoff.
- Plan an application drone mission
- Manage drift and weather risk
- Document a complete farm job
Public safety mission systems
Quote on requestScoped agency engagement
A scoped agency or enterprise engagement that covers mission class analysis, scene controls, crew roles, deconfliction, media handling, privacy, records, and after action review structures.
- Stand up an agency drone program
- Define crew roles and controls
- Build records that survive scrutiny
Transparent tuition
Each program lists tuition in Canadian dollars. Government exam fees, certificate applications, airspace authorizations, manufacturer declarations, insurance, and provincial requirements are not included unless we say so explicitly.
Flexible scheduling
Self paced ground school stays open for one year. Live cohorts are scheduled monthly. Flight reviews are booked once you pass the written exam.
Coach support included
Every tier includes one year of coach office hours through chat. Cohort programs add live classroom sessions and recorded reviews.
Defensible records
SkyFlow issues school completion records for every module. Transport Canada issues the official pilot certificates after the exam and flight review.
Try before you enroll
Take a free Small Basic mock exam first, then choose the program that fits your work.
You can drill the full Transport Canada knowledge bank without an account. Once you know which licence you need, the program cards above show exactly what is included and what each step costs.
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Transport Canada Drone Exams
Drone pilot licence exams in Canada
All drone pilots flying RPAS between 250 g and 150 kg in Canada must hold a drone pilot certificate issued by Transport Canada. Earning your Canadian drone license starts with passing one of these online exams.
Small Basic Exam
Pilot Certificate for Basic Operations
35 multiple choice questions
90 minutes to complete
65% or higher to pass
Must be 14+ years old
$10 fee per attempt (TC)
•Transport Canada strongly recommends attending a drone flight school or drone flying training course before attempting the exam.
•Questions are based on the Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (TP 15263). This document is not a study guide.
•Results are provided immediately after finishing through the Drone Management Portal.
•A Pilot Certificate for Basic Operations is issued after passing. This is your official basic drone license in Canada and does not expire.
Advanced Exam
Coming SoonPilot Certificate for Advanced Operations
50 multiple choice questions
60 minutes to complete
80% or higher to pass
Must be 16+ years old
$10 fee per attempt (TC)
•You must pass this advanced drone license exam and a flight review to get your Advanced Operations certificate.
•Keep the reference number given after passing. Drone flight schools require it to book your flight review.
Level 1 Complex Exam
Coming SoonPilot Certificate for Level 1 Complex Operations
50 multiple choice questions
90 minutes to complete
80% or higher to pass
$50 fee per attempt (TC)
•Prerequisites: pass the Advanced Exam and complete at least 20 hours of ground school at a flight school.
•You must also complete a flight review to receive your Level 1 Complex Operations certificate.
Good to know about your drone licence in Canada
If you fail the Transport Canada drone exam, wait 24 hours to retake it. Unlimited attempts allowed.
If time runs out, your RPAS exam is marked based on answers provided.
Transport Canada recommends drone pilot training at a flight school before attempting the exam.
Accommodations for extra time on the drone flying license exam are available. Email TC before paying.
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