Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Diploma

SAIT Polytechnic

Soar to new heights with our Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) diploma and start an exciting career as a professional RPAS pilot.

Learn how to fly a wide variety of RPAS (unmanned systems) in a multitude of industry-simulated applications, process collected data, and repair and maintain them to ensure airworthiness. This program will prepare you to meet Transport Canada's training and regulation requirements to professionally pilot RPAS in all environments, including Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations.

As a student, you will:

• learn how to maintain RPAS platforms
• learn the regulatory and planning aspects of RPAS operation
• learn to conduct inspections and map geomatics data for environmental, agricultural and industrial applications
• have the opportunity to produce a usable product for clients or employers
• learn how to contribute to your company's business plan and design
• coordinate RPAS flight operations with various RPAS pilots and projects
• lead RPAS teams in high-risk, complex operations
• interpret and adhere to policies for RPAS operation at the company or federal level
• ensure company compliance and site audits.

You'll also work towards your Advanced Pilot Certificate and Restricted Operator Certificate-Aeronautical(ROC-A) certifications.

There is no better time to get into the RPAS field as this dynamic industry continues to grow rapidly across many sectors, including agriculture, forestry, energy and environment, construction, cinematography, and emergency services.

If you are interested in advanced technology and drones and you want to become an expert in the field and understand the business side of RPAS, this program is for you.