Victory UAV Drone Training FAQs: Your Guide to Flying Drones in Canada

We have trained drone pilots from a wide array of professions. Drones are being used creatively for a lot of applications. Some of these applications include Windmill inspection, pipeline construction oversight, property security surveillance, surveying, engineering, powerline inspection, farming, ranching, hiking route safety review, missing person searches, missing horse search, gravel volume assessment, log pile volume determination, 3-dimensional elevation model creation using drone data and the list continues to expand. We are happy to help people and businesses succeed with drone operations.

Basic and Advanced operations courses are each approximately 30 hours or three 8-hour days. For online courses, you can speed up the video and do it at a faster rate. Some students have completed the Basic Operations course in 2 days.

No, it isn’t. You can start with the Advanced Course if you want. For those unsure of what they need, we offer a $90 Advanced course discount for students who have completed the Basic Operations course, which they can apply to the online Advanced Operations Drone Course.

You will not need a drone for Basic and Advanced Drone Operations courses. You will need a drone that you are experienced with for your advanced flight review/test. We do not provide drones.

No, we do not. The final test is an online test from Transport Canada through the Drone Management Portal. For custom classroom courses, we can allow time to take the test at the end of the course.

You are not allowed to fly drones in most parks. Contact the park manager to find out if you can get permission to fly there and or check your city by-laws. Also, check for drone flight-restricted areas on your aviation charts or drone map. Here is a government map showing restricted flight areas: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/drone-tool/

Probably not. Check your provincial hunting regulations. In Alberta, you cannot hunt anywhere you have flown a drone within 6 hours. Remember, drones are considered aircraft.

Yes, but you must get certified through the Transport Canada drone management portal and apply for a Special Flight Operating Certificate (SFOC). We recommend that you begin this process months in advance, as it can take 30 days to get a response on your application for an SFOC. Getting Advanced Certification is challenging because you need an in-person flight review test in Canada before completing your certification. For further information, contact a Victory UAV representative.

We are always up to date on government regulations by getting email updates, talking to Transport Canada representatives, advocating for our clients, requesting information from the correct sources, and doing research. Our team works together to share information. We research drone models and manufacturers. Technology is changing constantly, so it’s essential to do regular research.

Absolutely, with the stipulation that your drone operations maintain a 30m distance from people and avoid no-fly zones, particularly around airports and heliports, which are common in urban settings.

The course comprehensively addresses all necessary topics mandated by Transport Canada, equipping you with the knowledge to complete the Basic Pilot exam and ensure safe, lawful drone operation.

Our instructors are located across Canada and offer in-person instruction.

Our program helps you comply with regulatory mandates and boosts your flying safety, legal knowledge, and regulatory awareness, contributing to greater confidence and piloting skills.

This program welcomes individuals eager to elevate their drone flying capabilities, catering to both novices and those with prior experience. It’s structured to thoroughly prepare participants for the Transport Canada Expert Pilot Certification, enabling safe flight in varied airspace.

Spanning 30 hours, the curriculum extensively addresses critical areas, including updated drone laws, aerodynamics principles, advanced navigation techniques, and operations within different airspaces, complemented by practice exams to bolster your confidence and success rate.

Enrollment is open year-round, offering 24/7 online access to materials, allowing for a flexible learning schedule that fits around your commitments.

Yes, alongside the theoretical foundation, participants have the opportunity for in-person training at designated flight centers, which is essential for honing practical piloting skills and completing the flight review prerequisite.

In areas near airports or heliports, navigating controlled zones typically requires this certification, alongside Nav Canada authorization, as highlighted by the official government airspace restrictions map.