{"product_id":"candrone-rpas-online-drone-training-drone-pilot-ground-school","title":"Candrone RPAS Online Drone Training | Drone Pilot Ground School","description":"\u003cp\u003eCandrone'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers both Basic and Advanced certification requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e -- 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 hours, fully self-paced\u003c\/strong\u003e -- 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to TC TP-15263 -- the Transport Canada standard\u003c\/strong\u003e -- Course content is structured directly around Transport Canada's official RPAS knowledge requirements, so you are studying exactly what the exam tests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe foundation for every Candrone certification pathway\u003c\/strong\u003e -- 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eOverview and Who It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCompleting 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNewcomers to drone operations\u003c\/strong\u003e who need to build regulatory and technical knowledge from the ground up before pursuing certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessionals across all verticals\u003c\/strong\u003e -- public safety, forestry, mining, energy, inspection, and indigenous land management -- where RPAS certification is required before deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHobbyists and recreational flyers\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking to fly legally and confidently under Transport Canada rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudents beginning the Candrone certification pathway\u003c\/strong\u003e who will go on to complete outdoor flight coaching and a flight review for full Advanced certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSelf-paced online ground school course x1\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eApproximately 16 hours of content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCovers TC TP-15263 knowledge requirements for Basic and Advanced RPAS certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAccessible online from anywhere in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eTraining and Certification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOperating 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/candrone.com\/pages\/canadian-drone-training-rpas-certification\"\u003eExplore Candrone Academy training\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/candrone.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eBook a free consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course include the Transport Canada written exam?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes completing this course mean I am certified?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the course take to complete?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need any prior knowledge to start?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The course is designed for students with no prior formal aviation training and builds from foundational concepts through to Advanced certification level requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this course valid for both Basic and Advanced certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Candrone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51777109786935,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/0333\/files\/CandroneRPASOnlineDroneTrainingDronePilotGroundSchool.png?v=1780954458","url":"https:\/\/candrone.com\/products\/candrone-rpas-online-drone-training-drone-pilot-ground-school","provider":"Candrone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}