Pathway 1: Complete Training Package

Program Overview

Total training: 60 hours
Online Ground School: 28 hours
In-person flight training: 32 hours
Price: $4,999 + tax
This program combines comprehensive online theory with five days of practical flight instruction.
The 28-hour online Ground School prepares students for the Transport Canada Advanced Operations exam.
After successfully completing the exam, students progress to 32 hours of in-person flight training designed to develop practical flying ability, mission-planning skills and readiness for the Transport Canada flight review.
Successfully completing the required Transport Canada examination and flight review leads to your Drone Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations.
Transport Canada fees: Exams and certificates are issued directly by Transport Canada. Applicable Transport Canada fees are paid separately and are approximately $35.

28-Hour Online Ground School

The Ground School covers the knowledge areas established under Transport Canada’s TP15263E knowledge requirements, including:
  • Air law, air traffic rules and procedures
  • RPAS airframes, power plants, propulsion and systems
  • Human factors
  • Meteorology
  • Navigation
  • Flight operations
  • Theory of flight
  • Radiotelephony
The Ground School is designed to prepare students for the Transport Canada Advanced Operations online exam.
The Advanced Operations exam must be successfully completed before attending the in-person flight training.
For more information about Transport Canada’s online drone exams:

32-Hour In-Person Flight Training

Practical training includes:
  • Basic flight manoeuvres
  • Advanced flight manoeuvres
  • Mission planning
  • Flight review preparation and practice
  • ROC-A training and examination
  • Transport Canada flight review
Students also receive electronic training documents, including:
  • DJI Mini 5 Pro checklist
  • Emergency procedures checklist
  • Pilot logbook
  • Weather decoders
  • Course joining instructions

Drone Included

The Complete Training Package includes a:

DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo Plus with DJI RC 2

Package includes:
  • 1 × DJI Mini 5 Pro
  • 1 × DJI RC 2 remote controller
  • 3 × Intelligent Flight Battery Plus
  • 1 × Two-Way Charging Hub
  • 1 × Shoulder Bag
DJI Care Refresh is not included. Students may purchase DJI Care Refresh directly from DJI after activating their aircraft.

Certification

Students who successfully complete the required components will receive:
  • Drone Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations issued by Transport Canada
  • Radio Operator Certificate – Aeronautical (ROC-A)
  • VEdTS Advanced Drone Pilot Certificate

 

Winnipeg Aviation is pleased to partner with Veteran’s Elite Drone Training Services to offer this training.  For more information on this course, or to enroll, contact VEDTS at dronetraining@winnipegaviation.com or call 1-204-962-8684.