Canadian Basic Drone Pilot Study Guide

Pass your Transport Canada Basic exam with confidence.

This 66-page study guide takes you through everything the Basic RPAS exam covers, in plain language, across nine structured modules. Each module has learning objectives, an applied scenario and a knowledge check, so you know you're ready before you sit the exam.

The nine modules

• Air law, air traffic rules and basic operations
• RPA airframes, powerplants, propulsion and systems
• Human factors
• Meteorology
• Navigation, charts, time and airspace
• Flight operations and risk management
• Theory of flight
• Radiotelephony awareness
• Exam preparation

Who it's for: New drone pilots preparing for the Transport Canada Basic RPAS pilot certificate.

Format: Instant PDF download, 66 pages. Version 1.0, February 2026. Includes a free flip-book version for phone or tablet..

Independent study resource, not affiliated with Transport Canada. Always check the current exam requirements before you test.