Transport Canada listed
VANCOUVER / KAMLOOPS / WESTERN CANADA
Two clear paths for professional drone operators. Start with Advanced Operations in controlled airspace and within visual line of sight, then move into the future with Beyond Visual Line of Sight certification.
The first step toward flying in controlled airspace and near people. Build the foundation for professional, compliant drone operations.
Beyond Visual Line of Sight is where the industry is heading. Train for long-range utility, public safety, and infrastructure missions.
Transport Canada certified flight instructors
Our instructors have been active in the Vancouver film industry for over 15 years. After many years filming aerial shots from manned helicopters, 2014 was a turning point when we were first introduced to collective pitch remote helicopters.
This started our journey into remote piloted aerial systems, racing drones, and film applications of RPAS. After the successful creation of an FAA Part 107 training program in 2017, the 11 ALPHA DRONE training business was a runaway success with over 1000 US drone pilots signing up for the program in under 2 months.
11 ALPHA DRONE works with several Transport Canada Flight Reviewers with offices based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with the ability to offer services Canada wide.
Programs
From $1,999
Master beyond visual line of sight operations with Transport Canada training. Advanced flight planning, risk assessment, and operational procedures for complex missions.
Starting at $999
Streamlined training program for upgrading toward BVLOS certification. Essential skills and knowledge for professional drone operations at an accessible price point.
From $3,499
A custom program for every cohort, with individual candidate tracking from first account setup through advanced certification.
Managed team training
11 ALPHA regularly works with employers, public agencies, schools, and community organizations to move complete teams through Advanced Operations training. We shape the program around your people, schedule, operating environment, and mission.
Each candidate receives an individual record from account creation through the online exam, flight review, licence submission, and recency requirements. Your designated organizer gets a secure group view to monitor progress and help maintain names, email addresses, and separate Transport Canada TC and PC numbers.
Candidate accounts and organizer access are prepared for your cohort.
Individual milestones, TC numbers, and PC numbers stay visible in one place.
Organizers can spot gaps early while 11 ALPHA advances candidates through training.
Flight review and certification progress remain clear at both group and candidate level.
Industries we train
Aerial size-up, hot-spot detection, and drone as first responder programs.
Search operations, scene documentation, and beyond visual line of sight response.
Progress capture, volumetrics, and corridor inspection for site teams.
White papers & research
Utility inspection, public safety, and construction survey case studies from regulators, research institutes, and operators — summarised, with links to the originals.
Research study · 2025
National Institute of Justice (US DOJ)
White paper · 2024
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
Research study · 2026
Associated Builders and Contractors
Regulatory update
Transport Canada's expanded drone regulations introduce new certification requirements for BVLOS operations. Our courses are fully updated to meet these standards for commercial operators, film production, law enforcement, search and rescue, public agencies, municipalities, and the energy sector.
Curriculum
From regulatory compliance to advanced operational procedures, built around real commercial applications.
Operate safely beyond visual line of sight using current technology and procedures.
Build and defend the risk assessment that supports a complex operation.
Stay current with Transport Canada's latest regulations and certification requirements.
Whether you're seeking comprehensive BVLOS certification or upgrading through our Advanced course, every program is Transport Canada listed and built by working operators.
Contact
Contact us to learn more about our Transport Canada listed 20-hour BVLOS certification course.