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Professional Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology: Post-Secondary Programs in Alberta - alis
Gain specialized professional skills to become a drone pilot in this emerging field with application to various industries. Our Professional Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) program will te...
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Professional Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

www.sait.ca
Gain specialized professional skills to become a drone pilot in this emerging field with application to various industries. Our Professional Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) program will teach you all aspects of operating drones for commercial use. From agricultural, environmental and industrial monitoring and inspection to emergency response to 3-D mapping and beyond, the use of drones for a variety of applications in numerous industries is rapidly evolving. You'll learn about the construction and maintenance of drone technology and be trained and licensed according to Transport Canada guidelines for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems. You'll also add value to clients and employers by gaining practical experience with inspections, mapping and the processing of geomatics data performed by Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems and emerging Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. Understanding these systems will allow you to contribute to business operations by addressing how RPAS and BVLOS can help meet business needs and client demands. Opportunities in this emerging field are wide-ranging, some of the tasks you'll be trained to perform include: Creating basic GIS-ready data outputs from RPAS projects. Coordinating RPAS flight operations with various RPAS pilots and projects. Leading RPAS teams in high risk, complex operations. Carrying out complex image analysis and create high level geospatial outputs for RPAS projects. Developing policy for RPAS operation at the company or federal level. Ensuring company compliance and site audits. Contributing to your company's business plan and design.
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Office of the Registrar
1301 16 Avenue NW
Calgary, Alberta, T2M0L4, Canada

Toll-Free
+1 8772847248
Business
+1 4032847248
Email
inquiry@sait.ca
Website
www.sait.ca
Fax
+1 4032847112
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  • Program Type Standard
  • Credential Type Certificate
  • Length 1 Year or Less
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning
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Admission Requirements

Refer to SAIT website for current admission requirements.

Student Aid

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2023/08/01 to 2024/07/31*.

  • Tuition $10,188.00 Year One
  • Books/Supplies/Instruments $1,600.00 Year One
  • Mandatory Fees $950.00 Year One

* Tuition, books, supplies, instruments, and other/mandatory fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.

Transfer(s) Eligibility

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Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated October 03, 2023. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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