Find a drone flight school

Under the current rules, you need to participate in drone training to either:

• apply for a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC)
• be eligible for an exemption from an SFOC

What you can expect to learn

Training is specific to how you’ll use your drone. Topics may include:

• airspace classification and structure
• weather and notice to airmen (NOTAM) reporting services
• aeronautical charts and the Canada Flight Supplement
• relevant sections of the Canadian Aviation Regulations

For more information on what you may learn, read the Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems.

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These schools have self-declared that they provide training in line with Transport Canada standards.

You may be charged a fee to complete a flight review or training course. Fees are set by the drone flight schools.