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Online and In-person Flight Training Academy

AeroVision Canada has proudly partnered with our Western Canadian friends at InDro Robotics to bring you a premium selection of online training options. Whether you are brand new and just learning the first thing about drones, or wish to pursue Advanced Certification, these courses will have you covered. Please refer to the links below for full details, curriculum and pricing.

$125

Drone ground school training for Canada’s Basic Pilot Certification

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$449

TP15263 compliant ground school training for advanced category pilots of small RPAS in Canada

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$105

If you’ve bought a drone and just aren’t sure how to build skill and experience, online flight training is a great start! Learn your drone and some essential thumb/stick skills to challenge you to become a better pilot.

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$49

Preparing for your first flight? Need help assembling your checklists for your flight review? This FLYY GUIDE will help you understand the what, why and hows of creating your very own practical and efficient SOPs. Templates included!

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$49

This FLYY Guide helps you prepare for your flight review – the in-person assessment required to qualify for an Advanced Pilot Certification. With a bit of preparation and guidance, you’ll be best equipped to pass the review on your first attempt!

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In-Person Training

We facilitate training for businesses, groups or organizations that are pursuing their Advanced Certification and require a Flight Review, or are in need of annual refresher training. Students must first successfully pass the Small Advanced exam as a prerequisite, provided by Transport Canada. Training is scheduled upon request, please contact us to make arrangements.

All candidates must:

– be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
– be at least 16 years of age
– have a Pilot Certificate – Basic Operations and passed the Small Advanced Exam
– reside at the address indicated on their pilot certificate
– provide government-issued identification with the correct spelling of their name

Cost: $299.00 + HST

Contact Us

The Flight Review Prep/Refresher is the in-person assessment to become an Advanced Category pilot. Please contact us to purchase a flight review with one of InDro Robotics flight reviewers! We’re available in all major cities coast to coast to coast.

All training provided is in compliance with Transport Canada document: TP 15263 – Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems (UAV) 25 kg or less, Operation within Visual Line of Sight. The course objective is to provide RPAS operators with the background knowledge required to operate in Canadian airspace.

Basic RPAS Ground School

Course curriculum

Introduction

  • Welcome To Ground School!
  • Before we get started

Air Law [65 MINS + QUIZ]

  • 1.2 - Canadian Aviation Regulations and General Provision Application [1 MIN]
  • 1.3 - Administration and Compliance [1 MIN]
  • 1.4 - Operating Restrictions and Hazards [2 MINS]
  • 1.5 - Miscellaneous [1 MIN]
  • 1.6 - Part IX [1 MIN]
  • 1.7 - Registration [1 MIN]
  • 1.8 - General Operating and Flight Rules: Visual Line of Sight [1 MIN]
  • 1.9 - General Operating and Flight Rules: Prohibitions [2 MINS]
  • 1.10 - General Operating and Flight Rules: Flight Safety, Right of Way and Avoiding Collisions [1 MIN]
  • 1.11 - General Operating and Flight Rules: Crew [2 MINS]
  • 1.12 - General Operating and Flight Rules: Procedures and Flight Information [4 MINS]
  • 1.13 - General Operating and Flight Rules: Manufacturing and Serviceability [1 MIN]
  • 1.14 - General Operating and Flight Rules: Operation Requirements [2 MINS]
  • 1.15 - General Operating and Flight Rules: Unique Situations [2 MINS]
  • 1.16 - General Operating and Flight Rules: Onboard Equipment [3 MINS]
  • 1.17 - Incidents, Accidents and General Record Keeping [2 MINS]
  • 1.18 - Pilot Certifications: General [2 MINS]
  • 1.19 - ​​Pilot Certifications: Basic [1 MIN]
  • 1.20 - Pilot Certifications: Advanced [4 MINS]
  • 1.21 - Transport Canada, NAVCANADA and the Transportation Safety Board [2 MINS]
  • Airspace Walkthrough [28 MINS]
  • Air Law Quiz

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems [25 MINS + QUIZ]

  • Aircraft Parts [2 MINS]
  • 2.2 - Electrical Systems [3 MINS]
  • 2.3 - Redundancies and Critical Items [1 MIN]
  • 2.4 - Ground Control Station [1 MIN]
  • 2.5 - Data Links [2 MINS]
  • 2.6 - Batteries [4 MINS]
  • 2.7 - Autopilots [2 MINS]
  • 2.8 - Payloads [1 MIN]
  • 2.9 - Launch and Recovery Systems [1 MIN]
  • 2.10 - Maintenance and Record Keeping [1 MIN]
  • 2.10 - Maintenance and Record Keeping [1 MIN]
  • 2.11 - Sensors (Magnetic Compass, Altimeter, Airspeed Indicator, IMU) [3 MINS]
  • RPAS Quiz

Human Factors [11 MINS + QUIZ]

  • 3.1 - Aviation Physiology: Vision, Hearing and Illusions [2 MINS]
  • 3.2 - Aviation Physiology: Body Rhythms, Jet Lag and Fatigue [1 MIN]
  • 3.3 - Aviation Psychology [3 MINS]
  • 3.4 - The Pilot and the Operating Environment [2 MINS]
  • 3.5 - The Pilot-Equipment-Materials Relationship [2 MINS]
  • 3.6 - Interpersonal Relationships [1 MIN]
  • Human Factors Quiz

Meteorology [31 MINS + QUIZ]

  • 4.1 - The Atmosphere [1 MIN]
  • 4.2 - Clouds [2 MINS]
  • 4.3 - Surface Based Layers [1 MIN]
  • 4.4 - Turbulence [2 MINS]
  • 4.5 - Wind [4 MINS]
  • 4.6 - Icing [2 MINS]
  • 4.7 - Services Available [1 MIN]
  • Weather Access and Interpretation [18 MINS]
  • Meteorology Quiz

Navigation [39 MINS + QUIZ]

  • 5.1 - Maps and Charts: Long and Lat and Charts and Maps [4 MINS]
  • 5.2 - Time and Longitude [1 MIN]
  • 5.3 - Flight Planning [3 MINS]
  • 5.4 - Radio Theory [2 MINS]
  • Chart Access and Interpretation [10 MINS]
  • NOTAM Access and Interpretation [8 MINS]
  • CFS Walkthrough and Interpretation [11 MINS]
  • Navigation Quiz

Advanced RPAS Ground School

Course curriculum

Air Law

  • General Definitions
  • Drone Operation Categories
  • Certification Process
  • RPAS Registration
  • General Operating and Flight Rules
  • Pilot and Crew Roles and Requirements
  • Site Survey
  • Safety Assurance
  • Penalties
  • Procedures
  • Accident Reporting
  • Required Documents
  • Record Keeping
  • A Note on Changing Regulation...
  • QUIZ: Air Law

RPAS Airframes, Engines and Systems

  • Airframes
  • Electrical System
  • Flight Control Board
  • Radio Theory
  • Launch and Recovery Systems
  • QUIZ: RPAS Airframes, Engines and Systems

Human Factors

  • Aviation Physiology
  • Aviation Psychology
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Situational Awareness
  • QUIZ: Human Factors

Meteorology

  • The Earth's Atmosphere
  • Movement in the Atmosphere
  • Clouds and Fog
  • Pressure and Wind
  • Fronts
  • Local Effects
  • Icing
  • Aviation Weather Reports
  • QUIZ: Meteorology

Navigation and Navigation Aids

  • Maps and Charts
  • Latitude and Longitude
  • Pilot Navigation
  • Aviation Information
  • Global Positioning System
  • Other Navigation Aids
  • Tutorial - Using NAV Drone to Get Airspace Permission
  • QUIZ: Navigation and Navigation Aids

Radiotelephony

  • Aviation Radio Telephony
  • Normal Operations
  • Communication Levels
  • Emergencies
  • Ground Radios
  • QUIZ: Radiotelephony

Theory of Flight

  • Principles of Lift
  • Forces Acting on an Aircraft
  • Axes of Movement
  • Stability
  • Aerofoil Design
  • Weight and Balance
  • Flight Controls
  • QUIZ: Theory of Flight

Flight Operations

  • Pilot In Command
  • Flight Plan
  • Site Survey
  • Post-Flight
  • QUIZ: Flight Operations

Practice Exam

  • Using the Practice Exam
  • Practice Exam
  • What's Next!

Online Flight Training

Course curriculum

Start Here!

  • Introduction

Exercises

  • Hovering
  • Out and Backs
  • What would you do if...
  • Side to Side
  • Box
  • What would you do if...
  • Diagonals
  • Figure 8
  • What would you do if...
  • Pro+

FLYY Guide - Standard Operating Procedures

Course curriculum

About SOP

  • Introduction to Standard Operating Procedures

Normal Procedures Development Guidance

  • PACKING [optional]
  • SITE SURVEY [mandatory]
  • PRE-FLIGHT [mandatory]
  • TAKE-OFF/LAUNCH [recommended]
  • APPROACH [recommended]
  • LANDING/RECOVERY [recommended]

Emergency Procedures Development Guidance

  • GENERAL
  • CONTROL STATION FAILURE [mandatory]
  • EQUIPMENT FAILURE [mandatory]
  • FAILURE OF THE RPA [mandatory]
  • LOSS OF COMMAND AND CONTROL LINK [mandatory]
  • FLY-AWAY [mandatory]
  • FLIGHT TERMINATION [mandatory]

Incident Response Procedures Development Guidance

  • INCIDENT AND ACCIDENT RESPONSE [recommended]

Resources

  • Templates

FLYY Guide - Flight Review

Course curriculum

Preparing for your Flight Review

  • A Flight Review is...
  • From a Flight Reviewer's Perspective
  • Getting your Advanced Certification
  • Flight Review Preparation Checklist
  • Tips from Flight Reviewers
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Resources

  • TP 15395 - Flight Reviewer's Guide for Pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems
  • Aeronautical Information Manual - RPA Section