Professional Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems

Launch a cutting-edge career with our Professional Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) program, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to operate drones across various commercial sectors. As industries such as agriculture, forestry, oil and gas, energy, construction, cinematography and emergency response rapidly integrate drone technology, the need for qualified pilots continues to increase. This program offers a comprehensive education that includes the construction, maintenance and operation of drones, familiarization with Transport Canada's stringent aviation guidelines, and hands-on experience with geomatics data. You'll also learn to conduct inspections and mapping for environmental, agricultural and industrial applications and become familiar with the key elements of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations and their business applications. As a student, you will be trained to: create basic GIS-ready data outputs from RPAS projects coordinate RPAS flight operations with various RPAS pilots and projects lead RPAS teams in high-risk, complex operations carry out complex image analysis and create high-level geospatial outputs for RPAS projects develop policy for RPAS operation at the company or federal level ensure company compliance and site audits contribute to your company's business plan and design. You will develop the technical skills necessary to navigate the technology of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and the strategic insight to enhance company value and comply with regulatory standards. Once you graduate, you'll be prepared to become a drone pilot and take on pivotal roles within your organization, leveraging RPAS technology to meet and exceed business objectives and client needs in many rapidly evolving fields.