Drone Training for Level 1 Complex Operations

& Advanced Drone Operations

Advanced Drone Pilot Training for Industry Professionals

The Transport Canada Level 1 Complex Operations and Advanced License ground school covers all the fundamental knowledge requirements for advanced or BVLOS operations. The Pilot Training equips industry professionals with skills in aerial navigation, data acquisition, and regulatory compliance for complex commercial operations. Goals- enhances safety, precision, and efficiency.

We also conduct Flight Reviews for both Level 1 Complex Operations and Advanced operations. This are the final hurdle before we submit your information to Transport Canada for certification.

Level 1 Complex Operations Training

Upgrade your Drone/ RPAS qualifications based on the brand new Transport Canada regulations with our comprehensive Level 1 Complex Operations ground school and flight reviews.

Please note that the Ground School and Full Service Implementation is aimed at clients who require on site training at their own facilities. We are based in Calgary but we are available to train crews in all provinces.

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Level 1 Complex Operations - Ground School
$1,050.00

The Level 1 Complex training course fulfills the 20 hours of ground school requirement as per the new Transport Canada regulations. This certification is mandatory for those flying drones in complex environments or conducting BVLOS operations in low density population areas, allowing them to expand their operations in the growing drone industry. The scenario-driven conversations and training ensure you don’t just tick regulatory boxes but can execute complex drone missions with confidence and precision.

Level 1 Complex Operations- Flight review
$450.00

Your in‑person flight review is the final step toward becoming a certified Level 1 Complex Operations pilot. You will be expected to present a complete mission plan for a specific scenario provided by the reviewers. During the evaluation session you’ll fly a series of realistic mission profiles, all designed to test your judgment, risk mitigation, and mastery of Transport Canada’s detect-and-avoid requirements.

The review is conducted by a Transport Canada–certified flight reviewer.

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POA

Our integration service provides end-to-end training, documentation, and regulatory support to fast-track your transition to compliant BVLOS missions under Transport Canada’s new L1C standards. From customized instructor-led ground school and theory exam preparation to SOP development, RPAS Operator Certificate assistance, risk assessments, Detect and Avoid system integration, and hands-on scenario simulation and field exercises, we ensure a seamless, low-risk upgrade to advanced drone operations.

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Empower your drone operations with our in person training: we have trained and certified a few 100 professionals, all training materials are based on Transport Canada Knowledge Requirements. We use real-world scenario simulations, and hands-on mentorship to turn your pilots into confident, compliant experts ready to tackle any Advanced RPAS or BVLOS mission.

Training Experience

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