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Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

www.sait.ca
Soar to new heights with our Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) diploma and start an exciting career as a professional RPAS pilot. Learn how to fly a wide variety of RPAS (unmanned systems) in various industry-simulated applications, process collected data, and repair and maintain them to ensure airworthiness. This program will prepare you to meet Transport Canada's training and regulation requirements to professionally pilot RPAS in all environments, including Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. As a student, you will: learn how to maintain RPAS platforms learn the regulatory and planning aspects of RPAS operation learn to conduct inspections and map geomatics data for environmental, agricultural and industrial applications have the opportunity to produce a usable product for clients or employers learn how to contribute to your company's business plan and design coordinate RPAS flight operations with various RPAS pilots and projects lead RPAS teams in high-risk, complex operations interpret and adhere to policies for RPAS operation at the company or federal level ensure company compliance and site audits. You'll also work towards your Advanced Pilot Certificate and Restricted Operator Certificate-Aeronautical(ROC-A) certifications. There is no better time to get into the RPAS field as this dynamic industry continues to grow rapidly across many sectors, including agriculture, forestry, energy and environment, construction, cinematography, and emergency services. If you are interested in advanced technology and drones and want to become an expert in the field and understand the business side of RPAS, this program is for you.
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Office of the Registrar
1301 16 Avenue NW
Calgary, Alberta, T2M0L4, Canada

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  • Program Type Standard
  • Credential Type Diploma
  • Length 2 Years
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning
Admission Requirements

Please refer to SAIT.ca for the most current admission requirements


Student Aid

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2026/08/01 to 2027/07/31*.

  • Tuition $10,710.00 Year One
  • Mandatory Fees $1,780.00 Year One
  • Books/Supplies/Instruments $1,750.00 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

Search Transfer Alberta for course and program transfer information including transfer agreements between post-secondary schools in Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.

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

Updated May 06, 2025. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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