// Transport Canada · TP-15263

RPAS ACADEMY

Fly legal. Fly certified.

Canada's focused study platform for RPAS pilots — clear lessons, a practice question bank, and realistic mock exams for both Basic and Advanced certification.

8
Knowledge areas
13
Guided lessons
2
Certification tracks
The flight path

From first lesson to licensed pilot

01
Study

Work through bite-sized lessons mapped to every TP-15263 knowledge area.

02
Practice

Drill the question bank with explanations for every answer.

03
Mock exam

Sit a timed, exam-accurate mock and review your weak areas.

04
Get certified

Walk into the official Transport Canada exam ready to pass.

Services

Three ways to stay flight-ready

Start with Basic for free, upgrade to Advanced when you need it, or book a Flight Review to stay current.

Basic Operations
FREE

New pilots flying in lower-risk, uncontrolled airspace, away from bystanders.

What you'll cover
  • Air law & regulations
  • Airframes, systems & batteries
  • Human factors & decision-making
  • Meteorology & flight planning
Mock exam
35 questions · 90 min · Pass 65%
Start learning
Advanced Operations

Certified pilots stepping up to controlled airspace and operations near people.

What you'll cover
  • Controlled airspace & authorizations
  • Operations near and over people
  • Aviation communications
  • Advanced weather & site planning
Mock exam
50 questions · 60 min · Pass 80%
Explore Advanced
Flight Review

Advanced-certified pilots required to complete a recurrent skills check every 24 months.

What it covers
  • Regulatory updates & CARs changes
  • Emergency procedures & decision-making
  • Controlled airspace current practices
  • Practical skills evaluation
Format
Approx. 2 hrs · On-site or remote
Book a review
After you certify

What your certificate lets you fly

How operating privileges compare once you hold each certificate. Always confirm against the current rules before every flight.

OperationBasicAdvanced
Fly in uncontrolled airspace
Fly in controlled airspaceWith NAV CANADA authorization
Distance from bystandersStay 30 m or moreCloser than 30 m allowed
Fly over bystandersWith a compliant drone
Fly near airports & heliportsWith authorization
Drones 250 g – 25 kg

Sample summary for orientation only — not operational advice. Refer to the current Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).

Reviews

What pilots say

The mock exams felt exactly like the real Basic test. Passed on my first try with room to spare.
Jordan M.Real-estate videographer · Calgary
The Advanced airspace and comms lessons finally made controlled-airspace requests click for me.
Priya S.Survey drone operator · Toronto
Clean, distraction-free lessons, and the question-bank explanations are genuinely useful.
Marc-André L.Hobbyist pilot · Montréal
Studied on my phone between jobs and went from zero to Advanced-ready in a few weeks.
Dana W.Ag-tech field tech · Saskatoon

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