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15-hour program
Ground school and operational planning delivered over a focused 15 hours.
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Advanced Drone Operations
Elevate your drone expertise with comprehensive advanced training designed for industry professionals, commercial operators, film production, law enforcement, search and rescue, and energy sector applications. Starting at $999 in Vancouver, BC.
- Duration
- 15 hours
- Standard
- Industry certified
- Outcome
- BVLOS ready
Mission status
Training systems operational
Program highlights
First step into controlled airspace
Advanced Operations is the prerequisite for complex missions and the direct upgrade path into BVLOS certification.
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Industry certified
Advanced Operations preparation aligned to Transport Canada requirements.
03 / PATHWAY
BVLOS upgrade path
Credit your advanced training directly into the 20-hour BVLOS certification.
Operating environment
Utility corridors and complex urban airspace.
Advanced training is built around the missions our clients actually fly — power line and distribution corridors, built-up areas, and operations near people and traffic.
Site survey · airspace coordination · crew resource management
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Research by industry
Every module is backed by published operational evidence. Read the white papers, regulatory reports, and case studies behind the sectors we train.
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Utility & energy
Transmission and distribution inspection, linear corridor flying, and the detect-and-avoid work that makes it legal.
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Public safety
Drone as first responder, fire ground awareness, and search and rescue programs run by agencies at scale.
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Construction & survey
Progress monitoring, photogrammetric survey, and the accuracy evidence behind drone deliverables on site.
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Upgrade to BVLOS certification
Complete this Advanced Course and upgrade to our full BVLOS Certification program. Perfect for professionals seeking comprehensive drone operation expertise across multiple industry sectors.
- Advanced flight operations
- Commercial applications
- BVLOS preparation
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Course options & pricing
Choose from our three course options to match your professional needs and industry requirements.
Standard course
$999
Theory & ground training
- 15-hour comprehensive training
- Advanced flight operations
- Commercial applications
- Industry best practices
- Certification upon completion
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With flight review
$1,699
Complete training package
- Everything in Standard course
- Hands-on flight training
- Practical flight review
- Equipment familiarization
- Performance evaluation
Team training
$3,499
Up to 8 participants
- On-site delivery
- Custom curriculum
- Group scheduling
- Organizational reporting
- Certification upon completion
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What you'll learn
Our Advanced Drone Operations course prepares you for complex commercial applications across multiple industry sectors including film production, law enforcement, search and rescue, public agencies, municipalities, and energy sector operations.
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Advanced operations
Master complex flight operations for commercial applications including infrastructure inspection, mapping, and specialized industry services.
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Industry applications
Learn specialized techniques for film production, law enforcement, search and rescue, energy sector, and municipal operations.
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BVLOS preparation
Foundation training that prepares you for upgrade to our full Beyond Visual Line of Sight certification program.
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Industry-focused training
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Public safety & law enforcement
Specialized training for law enforcement agencies, search and rescue teams, and public safety operations with focus on emergency response protocols.
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Municipal & district operations
Training tailored for municipalities, districts in BC, and First Nations communities for infrastructure monitoring and public service applications.
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Energy sector applications
Comprehensive training for energy sector operations including pipeline monitoring, power line inspection, and renewable energy installations.
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Commercial & film production
Advanced techniques for commercial photography, videography, and film production with emphasis on creative and technical excellence.
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Flexible training schedule
Multiple course schedules available to accommodate different industry requirements and professional commitments.
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Career advancement
Open doors to advanced opportunities and prepare for BVLOS certification with our comprehensive upgrade pathway program.
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What you'll cover
- Advanced Operations certification preparation
- Controlled airspace and near-people operations
- Site survey, planning and crew resource management
- Flight review readiness
- A direct upgrade path into BVLOS certification
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Enrol in Advanced Course today
Starting at $999 · BVLOS upgrade available · Multiple industry applications.