Beyond visual operations
Safely operate drones beyond visual line of sight using advanced technology and procedures.
Transport Canada listedPROGRAM / BVLOS-20
BVLOS Certification Course
Master advanced drone operations with Canada's most comprehensive BVLOS training program — a 20-hour course delivered in Vancouver, BC by instructors who fly operationally.
- Duration
- 20 hours
- Standard
- Transport Canada
- Outcome
- Certification
Mission status
Training systems operational
Regulatory update / 2025
Ready for the new Canadian operating environment.
Transport Canada's expanded drone regulations coming into effect November 4, 2025, introduce new certification requirements for BVLOS operations. Our course is fully updated for industry, commercial operators, film production, law enforcement, search and rescue, public agencies, municipalities, districts in BC, First Nations, and energy sector applications.
- Level 1 Complex exam preparation
- RPAS Operator Certificate (RPOC) guidance
- Lower-risk BVLOS operations
- Extended Visual Line-of-Sight (EVLOS)
Mission capabilities
What you'll master
From regulatory compliance to advanced operational procedures, built for real commercial missions.
Risk assessment
Master comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation strategies for complex drone operations.
Regulatory compliance
Stay current with Transport Canada's latest regulations and certification requirements.
Course content
06 MODULES- 01Regulatory framework and Transport Canada BVLOS requirements
- 02Operational risk assessment and SORA fundamentals
- 03Airspace, detect-and-avoid, and deconfliction planning
- 04Command, control and link reliability
- 05Emergency procedures and contingency planning
- 06Documentation, records and operational compliance
Training sequence
20-hour certification path
- 015 hours
Phase 1
Foundations & regulations
New 2025 regulations · BVLOS fundamentals · Risk management · Legal framework
- 025 hours
Phase 2
Technology & systems
Detect & avoid systems · Communication links · Ground control stations · Data management
- 035 hours
Phase 3
Operational procedures
Flight planning · Emergency procedures · Weather assessment · Airspace coordination
- 045 hours
Phase 4
Practical application
Simulation training · Case studies · Exam preparation · Certification process
Operational advantage
Why choose our BVLOS certification
Transport Canada listed
Our curriculum is officially recognized by Transport Canada, ensuring you receive industry-standard training that meets all regulatory requirements.
Expert instructors
Learn from experienced professionals with real-world BVLOS experience and deep knowledge of Canadian aviation regulations.
Cutting-edge curriculum
Stay ahead with the latest technology, procedures, and regulations including the new 2025 regulatory framework.
Practical focus
Hands-on training with real scenarios and simulations that prepare you for actual BVLOS operations in commercial environments.
Flexible scheduling
Choose from multiple course schedules to fit your professional commitments while maintaining the highest training standards.
Career advancement
Open doors to advanced commercial drone operations including infrastructure inspection, mapping, and specialized services.
Choose your mission profile
Training packages
Choose the package that fits your mission. Larger or specialised programs are scoped through a custom proposal.
Essential BVLOS
$1,999
For individual pilots advancing their certification
- 20-hour BVLOS course
- Transport Canada certified
- Flight review & assessment
- Advanced navigation training
- Risk management protocol
- Certificate of completion
- 6 months email support
Most popular
Team Training
$3,999
For up to 3 people with on-site instruction
- Everything in Essential
- Up to 3 participants
- On-site training available
- Customized curriculum
- Team coordination training
- Fleet management basics
- 12 months support
- Refresher sessions included
Enterprise Solution
Custom
For organizations with unique requirements
- Industry-specific training
- Unlimited participants
- Fully customized program
- On-site & remote options
- Compliance documentation
- Ongoing support contract
- Equipment recommendations
- ROI analysis & planning
Next step
Request your training date
Tell us who is training and when you want to begin. Dates open 30 days ahead.
Individual, team, and enterprise options