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Canada Drone Pilot Advanced Exam Preparation 2026

This course is for drone pilots in Canada who are preparing for Transport Canada's Advanced Exam and flight review. Five lessons cover the certificate process, advanced operations near people and in controlled airspace, airspace and aerodromes, weather and radio basics, and maintenance, records and incidents. Each lesson has an untimed topic quiz with explanations, and a timed 40-question final assessment unlocks a certificate of completion when you score 80% or more. The course does not replace the Transport Canada exam or the flight review, and it does not issue a pilot certificate.

  • Course
  • Canada
  • 90 questions
  • Checked October 13, 2026
  • Fact-checked October 13, 2026

Quick answer

This free course has about 300 minutes of lessons, 5 untimed topic quizzes (90 questions in all) and a timed final assessment of 40 questions drawn at random. Score 80% or more on the final assessment to download a certificate of completion (private, not accredited). Checked against official sources on October 13, 2026.

Start with the lessonsCanada Drone Pilot Advanced Exam Preparation: Lessons: about 300 minutes of reading. Every test question is covered in the lessons.

What you will learn

  • Describe the Advanced Exam format, the flight review and how to apply for the advanced certificate
  • Keep your certificate usable with a recency activity every 24 months
  • Tell basic from advanced operations and match each job to the right Standard 922 declaration
  • Plan flights in controlled airspace and near aerodromes, including NAV CANADA authorization
  • Read the basics of METARs, TAFs and GFAs and use good radio habits
  • Carry out a site survey, keep flight and maintenance records, and respond to incidents

Score 80% or more to download your certificate.

Your study plan

Read each lesson, take its topic quiz (untimed, with explanations), then the timed final assessment. A new mix of questions is drawn every time. Your progress is saved in this browser.

  1. Read the lessons5 lessons, about 300 min
  2. Topic quiz 1: The exam, flight review and certificate18 questions
  3. Topic quiz 2: Advanced operations and safety assurance18 questions
  4. Topic quiz 3: Airspace, aerodromes and authorizations18 questions
  5. Topic quiz 4: Weather and radio basics18 questions
  6. Topic quiz 5: Site surveys, maintenance and incidents18 questions
  7. Final exam40 questions, 48 min · Score 80% or more

Topic quiz 1: The exam, flight review and certificate

  1. Question 1 of 18

    What is the minimum age to take the Transport Canada Advanced Exam for drone pilots?
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    Answer: C. 16 years old

    Transport Canada says you must be 16 or older to take the Advanced Exam. Age 14 is the minimum for the Small Basic Exam.

  2. Question 2 of 18

    How many questions are on the Transport Canada Advanced Exam?
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    Answer: C. 50 multiple-choice questions

    The Advanced Exam has 50 multiple-choice questions.

  3. Question 3 of 18

    What is the time limit for the Advanced Exam?
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    Answer: D. 60 minutes

    You have 60 minutes. If time runs out, the exam is marked on the answers you gave.

  4. Question 4 of 18

    What score do you need to pass the Advanced Exam?
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    Answer: C. 80% or higher

    Transport Canada sets the pass mark for the Advanced Exam at 80% or higher.

  5. Question 5 of 18

    On a 50-question exam with an 80% pass mark, how many correct answers do you need at minimum?
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    Answer: D. 40

    80% of 50 is 40. 35 would be 70%, 38 is 76% and 45 is 90%.

  6. Question 6 of 18

    Which Transport Canada document are the Advanced Exam questions based on?
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    Answer: B. TP 15263, the knowledge requirements for RPAS pilots

    The exam page says questions are based on TP 15263, Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems. It also says TP 15263 is not a study guide.

  7. Question 7 of 18

    You fail the Advanced Exam. When can you try again?
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    Answer: D. After waiting 24 hours

    If you fail, you must wait 24 hours before you retake the exam. Each new attempt has the same fee.

  8. Question 8 of 18

    Where do you see your Advanced Exam result?
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    Answer: C. In the Drone Management Portal, right after the exam

    Results are shown in the Drone Management Portal right after you finish the exam.

  9. Question 9 of 18

    After you pass the Advanced Exam, what should you keep for booking your flight review?
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    Answer: A. The reference number you receive

    Keep the reference number. Flight schools ask for it when you book a flight review.

  10. Question 10 of 18

    Who conducts the flight review for advanced operations?
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    Answer: A. A Transport Canada-approved reviewer at a flight school

    Flight reviewers are drone pilots approved by Transport Canada and associated with a self-declared drone flight school.

  11. Question 11 of 18

    Which item must you have when you schedule a flight review?
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    Answer: B. A copy of your Advanced Exam results page

    You need a copy of your exam results page, government photo ID with your name and date of birth, and the registration certificate of the drone you will fly.

  12. Question 12 of 18

    You did not pass your flight review. What does Transport Canada say about trying again?
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    Answer: D. You may schedule another review the next day

    You can schedule another flight review the next day. There is no limit on retakes, but the reviewer may charge a fee each time.

  13. Question 13 of 18

    What fee does Transport Canada list for the Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations, paid when you apply in the Drone Management Portal?
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    Answer: C. $25.00

    The advanced operations page lists a $25.00 fee for the Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations. The flight reviewer sets their own separate price.

  14. Question 14 of 18

    Which operations can you conduct with a Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations?
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    Answer: B. Both basic and advanced operations

    The advanced certificate lets you conduct both basic and advanced operations.

  15. Question 15 of 18

    Your advanced certificate does not expire. To fly legally, within what period must you have completed a recency activity?
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    Answer: B. The previous 24 months

    Before you fly, you must have completed a recency activity within the previous 24 months, and be able to show proof.

  16. Question 16 of 18

    Which activity counts toward the 24-month recency requirement?
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    Answer: B. A recurrent training program from a drone flight school

    Recency options are: pass an exam again, pass a flight review, or complete a TC-endorsed seminar, a flight school recurrent program or a TC-endorsed self-paced study program.

  17. Question 17 of 18

    Priya passed her flight review on November 20, 2024 and has done nothing since. She plans to fly on December 5, 2026. What must she do first?
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    Answer: A. Complete a recency activity, such as recurrent training

    Her flight review only covers 24 months, until November 20, 2026. The certificate does not expire, but she needs a new recency activity before flying.

  18. Question 18 of 18

    What is the maximum penalty Transport Canada lists for an individual who flies without a drone pilot certificate?
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    Answer: D. Up to $1,000

    Individuals can be fined up to $1,000 for flying without a certificate. $3,000 is for flying where prohibited or endangering aircraft and people.

What to know before the test

  • The Advanced Exam has 50 multiple-choice questions, a 60-minute time limit and a pass mark of 80%. You must be 16 or older.
  • If you fail the Advanced Exam, you must wait 24 hours before you try again. Each attempt has the same fee.
  • After the exam, you must pass a flight review with a Transport Canada-approved flight reviewer before you can apply for the advanced certificate.
  • The Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations costs $25.00 and lets you conduct both basic and advanced operations.
  • The certificate does not expire, but you must have completed a recency activity within the previous 24 months before you fly.
  • Flying in controlled airspace needs an advanced certificate, a drone with the right safety declaration (Standard 922.04 for small drones) and authorization from NAV CANADA or the Department of National Defence.
  • Drone owners must keep flight records for 12 months and maintenance records for 24 months.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the official Transport Canada Advanced Exam?

No. This is an independent course with original questions. You take the real Advanced Exam online through Transport Canada's Drone Management Portal.

Does this course replace the flight review or give me a pilot certificate?

No. You still need to pass the Advanced Exam and a flight review with an approved flight reviewer, then apply for the Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations through the Drone Management Portal.

What does the certificate of completion show?

It shows that you finished this course and scored at least 80% on its final assessment. It is not a Transport Canada pilot certificate, it does not count as a recency activity, and it does not let you fly advanced operations.

How is the final assessment different from the real exam?

It has 40 questions in 48 minutes, the same pace as the real exam's 50 questions in 60 minutes. Questions are drawn at random from the whole course, so each attempt is different.

What should I study besides this course?

Transport Canada bases the exam on TP 15263 and strongly recommends attending a drone flight school before the exam. Also read Part IX of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and the TC AIM.

Is the certificate accredited or officially recognised?

No. It is a private certificate of completion for knowledge only. It is not recognised, accredited or approved by any government, licensing body, regulator or educational institution, and it does not replace any licence, certification or training required by law.

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