Candrone RPAS Online Drone Training | Drone Pilot Ground School

Candrone's RPAS Online Drone Training prepares pilots for Transport Canada Basic and Advanced RPAS certification through a self-paced 16-hour ground school covering all TP-15263 knowledge requirements. Study on your schedule, from anywhere in Canada.

• Covers both Basic and Advanced certification requirements -- One course prepares you for the Transport Canada written exam for both certification levels, so you have a clear path to whichever certificate your operations require.
• 16 hours, fully self-paced -- Study around your schedule without fixed class times, instructor availability, or location constraints. Start when you're ready and move at the pace that works for you.
• Built to TC TP-15263 -- the Transport Canada standard -- Course content is structured directly around Transport Canada's official RPAS knowledge requirements, so you are studying exactly what the exam tests.
• The foundation for every Candrone certification pathway -- This ground school is the first step in the RPAS Training and Advanced Pilot Certification Bundle and pairs with outdoor flight coaching and a flight review for the complete Advanced certification pathway.

Overview and Who It's For

The Candrone RPAS Online Drone Training course is a self-paced, 16-hour online ground school that prepares students for the Transport Canada Basic and Advanced RPAS written exams. Course content is structured around TP-15263 -- Transport Canada's official knowledge standard for remotely piloted aircraft systems -- covering airspace, regulations, weather, navigation, emergency procedures, and safe operational practices.

The course is delivered entirely online with no fixed schedule, making it accessible to students across Canada regardless of location or availability. It is designed for students with no prior formal aviation training and builds knowledge progressively from foundational concepts through to the Advanced certification level.

Completing this ground school and passing the Transport Canada online written exam is a prerequisite for booking the Advanced RPAS flight review. For students pursuing only the Basic Pilot Certificate, the written exam is the final step and no flight review is required.

Best suited for:

• Newcomers to drone operations who need to build regulatory and technical knowledge from the ground up before pursuing certification
• Professionals across all verticals -- public safety, forestry, mining, energy, inspection, and indigenous land management -- where RPAS certification is required before deployment
• Hobbyists and recreational flyers seeking to fly legally and confidently under Transport Canada rules
• Students beginning the Candrone certification pathway who will go on to complete outdoor flight coaching and a flight review for full Advanced certification

What's Included

• Self-paced online ground school course x1
  • Approximately 16 hours of content
  • Covers TC TP-15263 knowledge requirements for Basic and Advanced RPAS certification
  • Accessible online from anywhere in Canada

Training and Certification

Operating under Transport Canada's basic RPAS rules requires a valid Basic Pilot Certificate. Candrone Academy offers online ground school and exam prep for pilots looking to get certified or upgrade to Advanced.

For teams deploying this aircraft in public safety or professional contexts, Advanced RPAS Certification unlocks operations near people and in controlled airspace commonly required for municipal, SAR, and emergency services use.

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FAQs

Does this course include the Transport Canada written exam? No. The course prepares you for the exam but the written test is taken separately through Transport Canada's online portal. Once you complete the ground school, you book and sit the exam directly with Transport Canada at no additional cost through their online system.

Does completing this course mean I am certified? No. Completing the course prepares you to pass the Transport Canada written exam. For Basic certification, passing the written exam is the final step. For Advanced certification, you must also pass the written exam and complete an in-person flight review with a certified reviewer. See the Drone Flight Review Booking and Prep Course or the full RPAS Training and Advanced Pilot Certification Bundle.

How long does the course take to complete? The course is approximately 16 hours of content. Because it is fully self-paced, completion time varies -- some students work through it over a few evenings, others over several weeks. There is no expiry on access once enrolled.

Do I need any prior knowledge to start? No. The course is designed for students with no prior formal aviation training and builds from foundational concepts through to Advanced certification level requirements.

Is this course valid for both Basic and Advanced certification? Yes. The course covers TP-15263 knowledge requirements for both certification levels. Whether you are pursuing Basic or Advanced, this is the correct ground school.