VAP’s chief instructor, David Carlos is an expert in the RPAS/Drone field, and has well over 2500 hours of complex RPAS flight time. See our Reviews.
Carlos is enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge and expertise in the field to enhance RPAS safety and best practice for drone pilots.
The online training sections have been carefully crafted by Carlos to meet the training needs of RPAS pilots in Canada, in addition to making you a safer pilot
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RPAS 101 Online Option Alone Cost
#1 RPAS 101 "Intro to Multi-Rotors"
Course Description: This is our most poular, content rich course which will take you about 2-days to get through. The basic rudiments and fundamentals of RPAS are covered in this course. They are designed to prepare you for the Advanced RPAS Pilot Certificate and Flight Review. Lectures and videos you will see on the course inlcude those which have been taken from our actual training sessions to assist you in learning. Subject matter including RPAS navigation, flight theory meteorology, systems and instruments, emergency procedures, and SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) are all covered in detail.
Course Description: This complete course prepares RPAS Advanced Candidates for the Flight Review. The course is taught by a TC Flight Reviewer. Quizzes and downloadable SOP models included.
Course Description: The marine option is a great learning tool for those who may want to launch their drone from a boat where unusual and specific challenges exist.
#4 Advanced Written Test Course
Course Description: This course is crafted to help those candidates who are getting ready to take the RPAS Advanced drone pilot test thought Transport Canada. Tips and study materials are included.
Online courses have some advantages, including the ability reach to those who live far away from our training centre, and they can be self-paced.
There has never been a better time to get started in the RPAS industry and make a career out of it. The need for qualified RPA pilots and their tools is forecasted to increase dramatically over the next 10 years.
These new drone regulations now include a detailed exam for Advanced, commercial pilots. The online courses will allow the RPAS operator to be ready for these changes which go into force heading into 2021
VAP Training has trained well over 2500 student pilots since 2013 and have great reviews from many successful drone operators currently flying across the country.