Take your drone skills to the next level with our comprehensive Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAS) Drone Series. Designed to prepare you for Transport Canada Basic and Advanced RPAS pilot certification, this program covers essential topics including Canadian air regulations, weather, navigation, flight theory, and safe operational procedures over 3 courses.
Beyond flight training, you’ll gain practical experience in drone-based data collection and analysis using industry-standard photogrammetry and Nova software. Learn how to capture, process, and interpret aerial imagery to create orthomosaics, 3D models, and georeferenced mapping products for real-world applications.
Ideal for professionals in agriculture, mining, construction, infrastructure maintenance, surveying, GIS, and environmental monitoring, this training equips you with the technical skills needed to perform high-accuracy aerial mapping, inspections, and data-driven decision-making while meeting Transport Canada regulations.
This program consists of 3 courses that must be completed sequentially from a single option. Registration in this program includes all courses below:
Course #1 – Advanced Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems
Online, Asynchronous
Course #2 – Data Collection
Online via Zoom, Synchronous (live instructor)
Course #3 – Data Analysis
Online via Zoom, Synchronous (live instructor)
Option #1
Advanced Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems
September 14-October 2, 2026
Data Collection
October 6-15, 2026
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Data Analysis
October 20-29, 2026
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Code: 2026FC CE-CT216-WS1
Option #2
Advanced Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems
November 9-December 4, 2026
Data Collection
December 8-17, 2026
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Data Analysis
January 5-14, 2027
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Code: 2026FC CE-CT216-WS2
If you’re a B.C. resident interested in taking this course with Future Skills Grant funding, follow these steps:
- Register for the course at:
🔗 educationplannerbc.ca/future-skills-grant - Apply for the grant at:
🔗 futureskillsgrant.gov.bc.ca/login
📌 Note: You’ll need a BCEID to apply. If you don’t have one, create it here:
🔗 id.gov.bc.ca/account
Questions? Click here or email us at FSG@nlc.bc.ca — we’re happy to help!
Non-FSG Registration
Register by:
Email: studenthelp@nlc.bc.ca
Phone: 1-866-463-6652
In Person: Any NLC campus
Have your section code ready for all options.