Don's STUDY GUIDE for the Transport Canada Canadian Drone Pilot ADVANCED Exam

[@parisantonopoulos7096]

Passed the advanced exam on my second attempt thanks to your videos. I'm a commercial pilot, manned aviation and I must say I've struggled with some of the questions and before clicking finish I was very unsure about my results. The test is hard and even with aviation background preparation is required.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your Advanced exam, Paris!! Quite an achievement. The fact that a commercial pilot struggles with some of the questions casts a doubt on the suitability of the exam for drone pilots. I have a video coming up addressing this topic.

[@gingefpv]

I just got my basic and I'm studying for my advanced

[@junefiasco]

I second this as a commercial pilot. I found the advanced drone exam unnecessarily difficult with numerous questions that are completely irrelevant to drone operations. It seems Transport Canada is gatekeeping.

[@ferrelanthoni860]

@@junefiasco may I ask what study materials do you learn from? I personally have never flown a drone before but I want to get thiscertificate to be able to fly drone as a hoby

[@Anonymous_Whisper]

​@@ferrelanthoni860I'm doing it for that/ small business quotes/inspections

[@xn0n_999]

Just got 82% first try, I'll take it. cheers!

[@DonJoyce]

Wow! Congratulations on passing the Advanced exam on your first attempt! Not an easy feat. Good luck with your Flight Review!

[@kurtiskay2956]

Passed the Advanced exam last night on my first try thanks in large part to your videos. Thanks, Don! For those about to take the test, I got an 82% and was certain I would have to do a second attempt. Don't be discouraged if you fail. The test is a beast.

[@DonJoyce]

WOW! Congratulations, Kurtis! I think you're the first person I've heard of to pass the Advanced Operations exam on the first attempt!

[@sbakush]

How different is your $35 study guide book from this video? Are all the slides you used in this video also in the PDF? Whats the advantage of the $35 book over this video?@@DonJoyce

[@Soul_Visuals_Photography]

Kurtis Kay so just this video a Helped you to pass?

[@yueshen9606]

Compared to those "Drone School" who make PDF to a slide video and ask for hundreds of dollars, Don is a really kind and generous person. Love all your guide videos and study materials you gathered for us.

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Yue!

[@DarR1299]

Don is the "Drone Don".

[@mtalmeida1]

Don, I've only owned my drone for 3 weeks and both my wife and I have our Basic license, registered the drone and identified it with its reg. number. However, to date have not actually flown the drone due to so much uncertainty about where we can and cannot fly. As I researched our options, I stumbled across your videos and immediately subscribed after watching the first one. I'm now a few videos in and your channel is the best one out there in support of the Canadian drone pilot. Subsequently, I've purchased your app for iPhone and all I have to say is THANK YOU! You have cleared up so many questions. I look forward to some study and practice to get ready for the Advanced Exam and check flight. Again, Thank You so much!

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you, Michael! Yes, I have to admit, I have an incredible number of extremely good videos, directly addressing Canadian drone pilots. Also, I am modest...LOL! Since you are starting to watch my videos, please have a look at this 'video index'...how to watch my videos kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6bQiX2Eq7uahtU , and download the free training portfolio which I keep up to date as I add new material. It will guide you to which videos to watch for different topics. And thank you for your purchase of the Drone Pilot Canada app. Honestly, I don't know how people can fly safely and legally without it! Safe and happy flying! (OH, and congratulations to both you and your wife on passing your exams!)

[@ericbecker3019]

I just took the test and did OK. I would not have passed without the study guide.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing the Advanced exam, Eric!! And hey, doing 'OK' is tremendous on this exam.

[@Troffigus]

Steam fog is prevalent in very cold weather where open water sublimates to mist. Usually in cold conditions that is too cold for drone operations.

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks Jeff. And, as you point out, nasty weather for drones just based on the temperature. And fog or mist are poor places to fly electronic devices at the best of times. Thanks for sharing.

[@Troffigus]

Don Joyce In the Arctic, where I flew DHC-6, HS-748 and B732 for a total of over 10,000 hours, it was referred to as “sea smoke”.

[@capohd28]

Passed on first try 90%! Thanks Don, your study guide was a big help! It was tough, it crashed on me 10 minutes from the end and I had no idea how well I did. Quite surprised when I logged back in to check the results.

[@franciscoherrera5154]

Great video and info guide. I passed my advanced test after 3 attempts. The basic test it was kind of okay so I assumed the advanced it'll be just a bit more difficult. If Someone is interested getring advanced make sure you read a lot. With Aviation background in flight Dispatch, I have to tell you it was a challenge. Thanks Don for your videos they were really helpful.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your advanced exam!!

[@spookyduck9202]

Don - with your study guides I was able to PASS the RPAS - ADVANCED written exam on my first attempt! THANK YOU for all the incredible information you provided for this.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your advanced exam!! That's a huge achievement! I'm glad my material helped you.

[@laurerobichon8227]

Passed the advanced exam on my first try (86%), without even doing the basic one first. I am really glad. I studied hard, and on my more relaxed time I watched some of your videos that I found really thorough and helpful. Surely, it contributed to my success, so thank you very much Don !

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your Advanced exam, Laure! Glad my material helped in some way.

[@SocialAsteroid]

Took two tries, but in the end, all the studying paid off and passed thanks a lot in part to watching Don's videos and learning what I needed to study. For those of you thinking of taking it... don't be deflated if you fail. I don't know anyone who passed the first time so you'll be in good company :) Each time you take the test it's different but if a question looks easy, be careful and read it over carefully... they can be extremely sneaky. That all being said - yes it's ridiculous and yes, 90% has nothing to do with operating a drone safely... but operating within the airspace is considered a privilege in the eyes of those who control it so I guess we just have to suck it up and play along... and who knows? Perhaps you'll be flying somewhere on vacation and the pilot(s) pass out from hypoxia and you'll need to land a 747 full of passengers on an arctic runway experiencing 200KT winds... you'll know how to land safely!

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you Steven and congratulations on passing the Advanced Operations exam...quite an achievement!

[@DonJoyce]

@@johnmacneill-thedroneguy955 Thanks a lot, John...I just spewed coffee all over my laptop in laughter!! True story!

[@rackasa]

Hello Steven, have you passed you in-person test? If so, how did that go?

[@SocialAsteroid]

@@rackasa I'm scheduled for June 25... I'll be out of the country until mid-June. I didn't want to rush it before a vacation - but I'm actually looking forward to it ;)

[@timallix4407]

That's always been a fantasy of mine, put up my hand and say, I think I can fly it! Let me give it a go!

[@Flyerrick]

Good afternoon, Don, just completed my advanced exam and passed on the first try, thank you for your video content it was very much appreciated. WELL DONE, take care and keep the content coming.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam, Rick!! Safe and happy flyiing!

[@an_fr1837]

I passed the advanced exam on my first try (80%) thanks to your material! The PDF slides were definitely worth it!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your Advanced! Great score on your first attempt!

[@claudenormandeau9211]

This content is extremely valuable to anyone wanting to pass the drone testing

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you, Claude!

[@pleasentvideos]

Passed the Basic exam few days ago on my first try thanks mostly to your v informative videos. Thanks, Don! you are great man.

[@DonJoyce]

Hey, congratulations on passing your exam! Safe and happy flying!

[@DarR1299]

Hi Don, Passed the basic on Oct 24th. I now just passed the Advanced Exam on Nov 11th. First attempt with 90%. All thanks to you. Much appreciated. Breakdown as follows: 01-13/14, 02-4/5, 03-4/5, 04-6/6, 05-5/5, 06-5/7, 07-4/4, 08-4/4 You are the "Drone Don" Next up: ROC-A exam Moto: Do it while it's fresh in your mind.

[@DonJoyce]

Wow! You're on a roll, Dar! Congratulations!

[@DarR1299]

@@DonJoyce there's a dividend for keeping a momentum. I only scored 82% on the basic but it was a helping spoon-full for the advanced.

[@DarR1299]

@@DonJoyce Just passed the US TRUST certificate (walk in the park) and the UK Civil Aviation Authority certificate exam (40 questions). Being safe as I'm going on a Caribbean cruise that includes a stop in the US and British Virgin Islands.

[@t.ticklesfpv]

thanks for taking the time to make these! all the best an FPV pilot and creator from west coast canada

[@DonJoyce]

Glad you're enjoying them!

[@sellyshootsandscores9300]

I just passed the exam on first try with one day of studying thanks to you! I was very happy to pay 50 bucks to get your app ❤️

[@DonJoyce]

Wow! Congratulations on passing your Advanced exam on the first try, Selly!! And you will really enjoy Drone Pilot Canada and find it helpful for your Flight Review!

[@TancooMedia]

I just passed the advanced exam on my first attempt with an 82% thanks to all of your videos! Thanks Don!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your advanced exam! Safe and happy flying!

[@stephenroberts601]

Don’s videos and study guides are amazing - being from the U.K., I was completely lost at first wading though all the Canadian rules and regulations which were overwhelming at first sight (especially as it’s all in different units!) … Don’s KZbin videos tell you exactly where and what to focus your efforts on and they got me up to speed super quick - they also helped me to pass the advanced exam on my first attempt! So, big thanks Don!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your Advanced exam on your first attempt, Stephen!! And best wishes for your fascinating environmental drone survey in the Canadian north!

[@qknation4779]

Hey! Saw you liked my comment from a few days ago, well with no aviation background of any kind, and on 1st attempt, was able to pass the advanced exam with a 90! Thank you so much again for everything and hopefully you'll be seeing my next thank-you on the flight review guide 😊

[@DonJoyce]

Wow! Congratulations on passing the Advanced exam on your first attempt!! A rare achievement! Good luck with your Flight Review!

[@keithtaylor1409]

Don your videos are nothing short of excellent! I spent an hour and watched a couple of them to get the layout of the exams. I decided to challenge the basic, wrote it in a very short time and got a 100% pass! Completely shocked and I will now do some homework and look at writing the advanced. Keep doing what you're doing knowing that you are providing the best information available. THANKS for what you do!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on acing your exam, Keith!! Not many people get 100%. Heads up that the Advanced is a LOT tougher.

[@simcoeskies2659]

Woohoo! Thanks to all of your training videos, I passed the advanced exam on my first try with an 88% just a few moments ago. In fairness, I had already passed the BASIC almost a year ago (again, with the assistance of studying your videos), so some was a refresher. The toughest part of the exam is the time limit and nail-biting, when to throw in the towel on a stumping question. I used all your tips (had 3 screens up), search techniques, your downloaded PDFs, AIM document, and google. What a relief! Now on to a flight review!!! TBH I was mentally prepared to fail on my first try, but my "what the heck" list was pretty short so I was encouraged. Thanks again Don, for all your helpful videos for us "visual / audio learner" types.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations, Steve! Quite an achievement to pass the Advanced on the first attempt! So many get the dreaded 78%...one question short! Glad my material was able to help you.

[@ckfvideo]

Just bought your guide now after watching a few of your videos. It will be a trusted companion during the test! Will report back on my results with the advanced exam!

[@DonJoyce]

Terrific! Thanks for your support and good luck with the exam!!

[@ckfvideo]

@@DonJoyce thanks! In fact I just passed it! Flight review has just been booked as well! Having the guide available made the difference between a pass and fail.

[@DonJoyce]

@@ckfvideo wow!! Congratulations on passing your Advanced exam!!

[@raffibalabanian1798]

WOOHOO!! Thanks Don... just passed. Not ashamed that I failed my first attempt with a 74%. I think what you said is spot on...the attitude we need to have is that failures are learning experiences. (this applies to all aspects of life...).

[@DonJoyce]

Hey, congratulations, Raffi!! I think I'd rather get a 74% than the super-frustrating 78! Good luck with your Flight Review!

[@sohosterable]

I noticed on my basic test, there were advanced test questions, such as, Hypoxia under Medication Information to know section at 20:25 timeline of this video.

[@DonJoyce]

There is significant overlap between the Basic and Advanced knowledge requirements...and for sure it seems they sometimes throw an advanced topic into a Basic exam. I've seen that.

[@hastingssaunders9661]

Following your basic exam advice, I passed with 96%! Thanks for the help!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam! And with such a great mark! Safe and happy flying!

[@Scarbar_]

Passed both the basic and advanced recently and I definitely wouldn't have been able to do it without your videos. Thanks, Don!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing BOTH your exams, Scarbar! I'm glad to hear my material helped you! Safe and happy flying!

[@SocialAsteroid]

I don't know why, but prepping for this exam is making me pretty anxious - you're video confirms that I have a lot of reading to do this weekend haha! Really - really appreciate all your hard work on putting this together Don. I'm actually glad you put out this study guide ahead of TC (If they ever do...) because I'd rather give money towards supporting you and the great job you're doing on here! I passed the basic on the first try with 79% so if I can pass this in under 3 attempts I'll be happy... my brain can only absorb so much information. Thanks again, you rock!

[@DonJoyce]

Wow! Thank you for the high praise, Steven! It is much appreciated. Thank you for your support. While it will certainly help to have your brain packed with everything they expect you to know, if you follow the tips I laid out at the end of the video, have a good comprehension of WHERE to look, and search fast & furious, I'm confident you will be able to pass on the first attempt! Good luck and let me know how you did! And if there are areas that deserve more video attention, let me know.

[@SocialAsteroid]

@@DonJoyce haha, will do... once I pass I'll be giving you all the praise for sure!

[@rallyplaya]

Hi Don, bought your study guide, super helpful, I took the test 5 times, got 78% Twice and the last two times ive taken the test, It has glitched out completed with 12 minutes left and 7 questions not even seen, Thats two faulty test attempts where i was sure i would get over 80%. Ive sent emails to Transport Canada and no reposnse, guess i will now have to attempt again tmrw

[@DonJoyce]

78%is the most frustrating, isn't it!! Regarding your glitches, send me an email and I'll provide you a direct contact. [e-mail]

[@NorthOntarian]

going to be taking my advanced test soon for work.. thanks this should help

[@DonJoyce]

Be sure to download my free Training Roadmap with links to all my videos applicable to the Advanced Exam: www.pocketwatchpurveyor.com/collections/drone-study-guides/products/dons-rpas-training-roadmap

[@Flyingdutchman586]

I tried the basic exam for giggles and found it surp easy, but figured I need to put in some time for the next one. This is a great start. Thanks. I watched the whole vid and followed a number of your links in the end for more reading. Edited..... cut to a few hours later. Figured I'd try the harder exam. Def a lot harder, the time constraint and more q's def did not help. Still passed but just barely.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing BOTH exams in one evening. Probably a world record! Safe and happy flying!!

[@the1andonly]

Thanks for your good work. I'm finally eying the advanced exam, after having passed the basic almost 2 years ago...

[@DonJoyce]

Glad you found it helpful, Jorg! Good luck on your exam!

[@the1andonly]

@@DonJoyce Thank you.

[@ginanickoloff9396]

Thanks to Don I was able to pass the advanced exam on a time crunch, which will permit me to fly as part of my research in the Arctic (pending flight review)! Watched nearly every video & purchased the study guide. Yesterday 66% fail, today 90% pass! You rock Don.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your Advanced exam, Gina!! Be sure to watch my material on Flight Reviews as you prepare for that, and consider the Drone Pilot Canada app. There is a list of flight reviewers in the app that offer minimum 5% off your flight review if you mention you saw them in the app when you book. Safe and happy flying!

[@deanfordcreative]

Just passed the Advanced RPAS Certificate today on my third attempt. Thanks to your videos on this playlist I was able to gain the knowledge needed to pass. One topic you missed to add was a video on "Wildlife Management" and Aviation. Leave it up to the GoC to make sure we are careful around animals too! I saw several questions on all sorts of "Wild" topics. Saw questions on safe minimum heights, requirements for reporting impacts, to not buzzing animals! Now once it warms up I'll schedule a flight check. Thanks again for all your input and hard work. Appreciate it!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your Advanced exam, Dean! Glad to hear that my videos helped. Wildlife rules, eh? Unbelievable. Next it will be proper hair style and makeup.

[@oBseSsIoNPC]

One of the major differences between a brushed and brushless motor. Is the sensitivity to ferros dust particles. Magnetic dust. A brushless motor can collect sand, dust or otherwise on the magnets in the rotor housing and SEVERLY impair operation. This is a thing in some areas, where you may have accidentally collected particles. Near mines in particular, but even your garage at home. Crunchy stuff. Brushed motors are unlikely to run into this problem.

[@DonJoyce]

Interesting and surprising. I would have thought that both types of motors have more or less the same amount of magnetic attraction.

[@oBseSsIoNPC]

@@DonJoyce there is a difference between the electrically induced field and that of a bunch of permanent "super magnets". Especially considering the unpowered state of the motors.

[@alandouglas4612]

Well just passed my Basic Operations Pilot Certificate with 80% Many thanks Don the Study Guide and your guide to RPAS were invaluable, Thanks Don (:

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam, Alan! Safe and happy flying!

[@jeffsansom8326]

Great info for a first time attempt, thank you for the insight

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks! If you haven't already done so, I recommend you download my free Training Roadmap so you can navigate my other videos detailing various knowledge areas: www.pocketwatchpurveyor.com/collections/drone-study-guides/products/dons-rpas-training-roadmap

[@elijahrobertscinema6351]

Took the exam today to kind of see where I was at. Got a 68%. Still got a ways to go yet but I'm happy they give you a full breakdown of where you failed.

[@DonJoyce]

Good for you, Elijah, for taking the plunge! Be sure to use my Training Roadmap for finding videos that address your weaker areas. My videos cover all the knowledge areas required by TC.

[@elijahrobertscinema6351]

@@DonJoyce Just passed on my 2nd try. Thanks so much Don for your wonderful videos! Transport Canada should be paying you as far as I'm concerned! Thanks again Don!

[@darringallant]

Hi Don, after much study I passed the advanced exam a couple of days ago on my first attempt with a 90%. Many thanks for all your help along the way to my success! 👍

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your Advanced exam, Darrin! And on your first attempt....great job!! Safe and happy flying!

[@adamoliver9165]

Passed the basic last year using your videos and starting progress towards the advanced exam prep this year.

[@DonJoyce]

Great to hear, Adam! Best wishes!

[@s.rezafattahim.4215]

Thanks for the fantastic, informative videos, Don! I watched all your videos for the basic and advanced exams, which helped me avoid going through hundreds of pages of documents! I just passed the Small Advanced Exam (5 minutes ago!), first try, 88%, and I'm super excited about it, haha. I can't wait to take my flight review test next.

[@DonJoyce]

Wow! Congratulations on passing the Advanced exam on your first try! Well done, Reza! Safe and happy flying, and good luck on your Flight Review!

[@s.rezafattahim.4215]

@@DonJoyce Thank you, sir!

[@blueice999uk]

I failed my first attempt at the advance exam scoring 78%. I am now convinced it is possible to pass this exam without going to a commercial drone school. All you have to do is use the Transport Canada and Don you tube videos for guidance. Even on the failure sheet they give you guidance where to look where you went wrong. You be amazed what questions that is on the exam. Also you will appreciate the great amount of studying and research Don has done, putting the tube videos online for us. Thanks. Now I going to do further research on the actual dollar figure you can be fined up to for bad behaviour on using aircraft radio and the psychological behaviour of geese.

[@DonJoyce]

Ouch...78% is the most painful score...one answer short of a pass! Like you said, it is an indication that you can do it though, so try again and don't get discouraged. The mix of questions each time will be different, but don't let that through you off your game! Looking forward to hearing your 'YAY!!!'

[@khollender]

Did you use the public videos or purchase the PDF?

[@carlosamat]

after watching your vids and studying other materials (lots)... i passed the advanced exam (first time) by the skin on my teeth ;-)... thank you for all you have done for the drone community in canada

[@DonJoyce]

Hey, congratulations on passing your Advanced exam, and on the first attempt!! Great job! Happy flying!

[@robertgallant6422]

Wish I had found this channel before doing my BASIC exam, mind you I just challenged the test with no expectation of passing it just to see what it was all about, luckily I did pass.... Yay!!!! I find it hard going thru all the legal style documents. The video really help to layout what to study. Thank. When the time comes that I want to go for my Advance (don't even own a drone yet, getting one soon), I will definitely be back to get your study guide and watch more of your videos.

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Robert! BTW, I have a full Training Portfolio document available as a free download here: www.pocketwatchpurveyor.com/collections/drone-study-guides

[@hoffstar96]

Great video. Time is definitely a factor. Moving off a question if you don't know it right away is the right play.

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Matt. It's definitely a tough exam to pass, with both the short time and 80% passing grade.

[@DangerIndustries]

I've been eye balling this video all week. Just passed my basic with 82%! Now just to study up and watch all your vids and hit the advanced exam hard! Thank you so much for your time!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam! The Advanced exam is significantly tougher (more questions, less time, higher passing grade...), but certainly doable if you are prepared and fast. Good luck!!

[@DangerIndustries]

@@DonJoyce I tried it last night. 76%! Its weird though, there was a question about stop bars. I selected "stop and wait for further authorization" and it said I got it wrong. Same thing with Horizontal stabilizers, I knew it 100% and still got it wrong, even though I was right when I checked the answer after! I think the government just wants more money of course 😂 Hopefully I'll get it next time, meteorology was my worst. Super vague questions as well. Thanks for your help again, wouldn't have come as close without it

[@sshizz1]

Love your videos Don! If you could add timestamps for different parts of the videos, that would push them to the next level. Keep on this helpful work.

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you so much, Olivier! That's a good idea to do timestamps for key sections of my longer videos.

[@JamesStevensonPhoto]

Hi Don, just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for posting such a wealth of well presented material in your videos. Today, after a week of watching all your videos and a few tries, I passed my Small Advanced exam. Without doubt I'd have had a much harder job doing so without your advice and guidance, so once again - THANKS! I should add, your videos also took away some of the fear about tackling this at all and gave me the confidence to try. The first thing I'll be doing is downloading your Drone Pilot Canada app, since it looks like such an invaluable resource. From your attention to detail and presentation style here, I know it'll be amazing. One word of advice to anyone else studying; watch ALL of Don's videos, not just the exam related ones! I actually had a question relating to the cyclic control of helicopters which I'd learned specifically from Don's Helicopter video! The exam is hard, very hard! But you're in the right place to learn. Now... just have to do that practical! So I'll be back into your videos in the coming weeks on the run up to that!! Best wishes from Vancouver!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your Advanced exam, James!! Glad my material helped! Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@JamesStevensonPhoto]

@@DonJoyce Thanks! Truly grateful, clearly a vast amount of time and research has gone into these videos and your app!

[@sophiesmith9446]

Hi Don, thank you so much for these videos!!! I just took my advanced exam and passed 4th time! The third time I was one mark off passing! Could not have done it without all your videos and explanations so thank you and keep up the great content :)

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your Advanced exam, Sophie! And sorry you had the dreaded 78%...been there, done that! Safe and happy flying!!

[@anthonypronk8176]

Thank you for this study guide! I love how you included the reference links and everything else that's needed. Purchased and appreciated!

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you and thank you for your support!

[@quangnguyen-ii9fq]

@@DonJoyce hi there don. Im confused on which one I should buy for the advanced exam. there's two that I'm looking at the RPA FOR advanced or the RPA for basic and advance, priced differently at 34.99 and 39.99

[@DonJoyce]

@@quangnguyen-ii9fq Hi Quang. The Advanced Study Guide covers the broad range of topics you are expected to know for the Advanced exam. The Droner's Guide document explains in simple English all of the regulations...and is required for both the Basic and Advanced exams.

[@tstewart88]

I just purchased the study guide. Thank you. Going to try for the 4th time to pass this demon of an exam. I top out at 74%. I'm so close to throwing in the towel. Test seems a little tough and irrelevant in parts. Wish me luck!

[@DonJoyce]

Ha: "a little tough and irrelevant in parts"...that's an understatement! Don't throw in the towel...if you are at 74%, you can do it. Just power through, use my strategy of keeping quick and simple lists of questions to go back to and review, and read as much as you can into the results you get back (the pass rate per knowledge area) for hints to where you may need more studying.

[@polack84]

Wonderful Resource Material. Wish I found this before I did my exam! lol

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Martin! Tons of free material on my channel, covering all the exam knowledge areas.

[@WWBoardgamer]

Thanks Don. Thanks to you and these vids. Passed Basic on the first try.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam! Safe and happy flying!

[@adamtrottierphoto]

Can't wait to take my test soon, your videos have been nothing short of amazing. Thanks for all your hard work in putting these together Don!

[@DonJoyce]

Good luck on your exam, and thank you!

[@nickseemel525]

Hi Don, I am a soon to retire airline pilot and in a previous life was a helicopter pilot. With all that I still found the scatterbrained advanced exam was a challenge. Your videos were very helpful. Thank you. I got some of the strange questions and will say that the la chute CFS question I got had no correct answer - the highest obstacle within 5 miles is not in the answers. Keep up the good work.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing the Advanced exam, Nick! Yes, it doesn't seem to matter how much you know or your past experience, the exam is TOUGH! If you are confident there was a problem with a question, I recommend you contact Frank Brzobohaty at Transport Canada. His phone and email are google-able.

[@chadhipolito5223]

Great tutorials, thanks for making sense of all this. I've already passed my basic, onto my advance next after some more studying. I'm feeling much more confident now.

[@DonJoyce]

Great, Chad! Good luck!!

[@jamiemacleod3994]

I just passed the Advanced Exam on the second attempt with a 90%, thanks to your videos and pdf documents. I got a 79% on the first attempt. I'm not a pilot.

[@DonJoyce]

Fantastic!! Congratulations on passing your Advanced! Glad to hear that my material helped!

[@oBseSsIoNPC]

Although some of the questions and content of the exam has nothing to do at all, with operating a drone. What they are doing with the information that is passively connected to drones, is to make YOU aware how air plane or helicopter pilots navigate, control their craft or communicate etc. I am actually a supporter of Canada's attempt to limit the morons out with drones. A $1000 fine at minimum is nothing compared to bringing down a manned aircraft with your toy and causing not only damages, but possibly death. Not even maliciously, but because you "didn't know" how close you are to aircraft, air space or what effects your drone could have on air traffic. Thank you for these videos they are a MUST before one even gets started with training. You outline key points and make a huge task manageable.

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Dan. Unfortunately, the real result of having exams that don't relate to drone safety is that many people are just not doing them....and so get NO safety related knowledge. This is the number one focus of the Drone Pilot Association of Canada.

[@oBseSsIoNPC]

@@DonJoyce very true, but then at least they are legally liable and can be prosecuted to the full extent of the law on a speed trial. Versus there just being lax laws and then you have to find out who is guilty how and what not. No different than gun laws. Only law abiding citizens that are good and reasonable people will follow the crumb trail. Evil doers take the shortcut, both parties can posses guns. I too have operated drones "illegally", but was responsible enough to know the law and respect boundaries, taking my chances. Now I am getting my full certification to show that I care and have the knowledge that goes past common sense.

[@PinetreeLine]

The master at work once again! Excellent job Don! Thanks

[@DonJoyce]

LOL...thanks, Doug!

[@SUPAHOT5109]

Thanks a lot!

[@DonJoyce]

Wow! Thanks for the 'super thanks'! Much appreciated!

[@SUPAHOT5109]

passed advanced this afternoon, least I could do is buy a coffee.

[@hodgeshamm7072]

Thanks to Don's Videos and Advanced Study Guide, I was able to pass the Advanced Exam on my 5th try. I believe that if I had access to Don's guide when I prepared to take my first Advanced Exam I would have passed. Now I am preparing for the flight review. I have been looking for information with respect to what I should expect when I take the Flight Review and have not been able to find what to expect when undertaking the flight review. Hopefully information will be made available soon as to what to expect when taking the Flight Review. Thank you Don once again and keep up the great work you do.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your Advanced Exam! A huge achievement! And thank you so much for the kind feedback. Best wishes on your Flight Review...I have a bit about it in Module 3 of my Droners Guide video series.

[@DonJoyce]

And i just uploaded my Study Guide for Flight Reviews: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3zPo6uArJmfodU

[@St8ofmind123456]

Thanks again Don, just passed advanced on my second attempt. I found saving CARs and AIM as PDFs, opening them in Google Chrome, and using Ctrl+F (Windows) or Command+F (Mac) to access the Find tool was the best option for me.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam, Brian! Good tips.

[@St8ofmind123456]

@@DonJoyce your material was invaluable Don, it made all the difference. Just an FYI, perhaps each advanced marking scheme is different, but my advanced exam had 14 questions from Air Law and only 5 from Human Factors. Perhaps this is a standard change to the advanced exam not sure.

[@palpillai6508]

Hey Brian congratulations on passing your exam !! I'm planning to give this exam would appreciate if you can share how you prepared for this and how long it took for you to study and prepare for the exam

[@St8ofmind123456]

@@palpillai6508 I would suggest starting with printing off the Knowledge Requirements for the advanced exam. Then start by reviewing Don's advanced exam video and each associated Module (1-8). I made my own pdf document from each of those videos or you can purchase his PDF document. Know section 901 from CARs thoroughly. Familiarize yourself with the AIM document, how to lookup information in that document. Know how to use Google, I can't overstate that enough, you need to know how to google concepts and terms very efficiently. Create a document of all maximum and minimum values for various flights pertaining to advanced flying. Air law section is 14 marks (not 10), so again thoroughly memorize all of those knowledge points, it will save significant time for harder questions that you may not be sure about. When writing the test have a piece of paper ready with two columns, one column for questions you completely guessed at and another for ones you are confident in but need a second look, then during review after answering all questions first go back and review the questions you thought you got right first and then if time permits the ones you guessed at. Human factors (aviation), type that into KZbin there are videos that will help with that section. If there are questions you completely guessed at, make note of them on paper. If you fail the first attempt as I did, review the sections you got wrong and retake the exam within 48hrs while the information is still fresh. Best of luck!

[@palpillai6508]

@@St8ofmind123456 Thanks for your reply in such detail. I will start with these points.

[@blainemontroy4274]

Good morning Don. Just wanted to let you know that I passed my Advance Drone Exam this weekend Your video's were very instrumental in passing this exam. I went the route of "not paying for a on-line course. Wasn't sure if this was the best route. But after reviewing all your video's I felt that a on-line course was not needed ( I must say that I think a online course isn't required, since all the information is out there). All I need to do now is pass my flight review. But I feel confident in doing this. I must say that I do use Drone Pilot Canada and this will be very instrumental in doing my flight review

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your Advanced exam, Blaine! My videos in fact cover all the knowledge areas for both the Basic and Advanced pilot certificates...and many people who HAVE paid for on-line training have said my material was better and had better explanations and coverage. Good luck with your Flight Review!

[@gabrielsenecal382]

You always put together very informational video and I’m gone be more confident going forward for my advance certificate. Thank you very much for all that you do for us all. I and I’m sure we appreciated a lot.

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you for the kind words, Gabriel! Safe and happy flying!

[@jasoncheng9035]

Hi Don, is there a PDF Version for this study guide?? Thank you!

[@DonJoyce]

Absolutely! It's now 241 pages, with material from these videos: Don's Advanced Study Guide, Don's Study Guide for RPAS HUMAN FACTORS, How to Read CFS Charts, Weather Considerations for Drone Pilots, METARS, Recency, Airspace and Aerodromes, Theory of Flight Part 1, 2, 3 , How Drones Work , Radio Theory For Drone Pilots 1, 2, 3 , NOTAMS and VFR Charts for Drone Pilots. Here's the link: www.pocketwatchpurveyor.com/collections/drone-study-guides/products/dons-study-guide-for-the-canadian-drone-rpa-pilot-advanced-operations-exam

[@mattharris1801]

On completion of the advanced exam, is there a time frame in which you then have to complete the flight review? Thanks for all the great videos!

[@DonJoyce]

There is no time limit, but you do need to ensure 'recency' on your Basic Pilot Certificate, which is good for two years.

[@CurtClayton]

Thanks Don! Used your study guides to pass both the basic and advanced exams on the first attempt. Just finished the advanced exam with an 84%. Now I'll spend some time with your Study Guide for the Flight Review. Unfortunately there is currently just 1 flight reviewer in the Windsor area and they will not do a flight review unless you take their class for $900 + $200 for the flight review. BTW; I passed the US FAA Remote Pilot exam 2 years ago (I have dual citizenship) and I feel that the Canadian exam is more difficult. If this were not an open book (open computer) exam I doubt I would have passed. I also have your Drone Pilot app which should help when taking the flight review. Thanks again for the great material!

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you, Curt. Wow...they won't give you the opportunity to pay them $200 for the Flight Review unless you pay them $900 for a ground school you don't really need?! Please join and share your experience on this FaceBook group: facebook.com/groups/592682344571622/ There are many Flight Reviewers around Southwestern Ontario that do not make a ground school a prerequisite, even if you have to drive to London.

[@PremMenon]

Hello Don! Many, many thanks to you for all the useful information in your videos. Many make videos, but you share knowledge/information! I passed the basic - first attempt - in Dec 2019 - Christmas day - the day my son gave me his Mavic Air to try out, and that was before I stumbled upon your videos. Being an RC flyer and an Advanced grade radio amateur (a VE for Industry Canada at one time), the basic was fairly easy. Can’t say the same about the advanced test, though, and I can’t thank you enough for your “must watch” videos! Failed the first attempt of my Advanced test last Sunday, however, I passed it now - an hour ago - on my second attempt - with a not so exciting 82% I’m now looking at purchasing your app. Joined your FB group; yet to see who the recommended flight-review examiner is in the Toronto area. Thanks again! God bless! Prem.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing both your Basic and Advanced exams, Prem! Well done! Don't worry about the 82%...it is far better than the 78% (1 question short) many people hit!

[@PremMenon]

@@DonJoyce Thank you, Don!

[@t.ticklesfpv]

Thank you for taking the time to put this together. I can only imagine how long it took to put this together. You must know all this stuff like the back of your hand now. I hope this information is still applicable!!

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, T! Yes, I'm pretty familiar with all the rules and regs, and have videos covering all elements...and more! Good luck with your exam!

[@evanjones8436]

Thanks Don, I purchased your study for advanced :) looking forward to taking the exam now!

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you for watching and supporting! Best wishes on your exam, Evan! Prepare well and be confident!

[@KGAirsoft]

did you pass using the study book? Aka searching answers? Thanks

[@evanjones8436]

@@KGAirsoft Yes but I did plenty of studying prior to taking the exam. I would recommend buying this study guide as to help you prepare. But if you are looking for something to CTRL-F every question then you are better off creating one yourself.

[@fiacost3343]

Thank you Don, VERY, VERY clear and helpful!!!!

[@DonJoyce]

Glad you found it helpful! Btw, the PDF download for the Advanced exam now has over 200 pages of information for studying and searchable reference.

[@allproroofinginc1142]

Great video Don! didn't get your Don Drones On name until about the 50 minute mark, hilarious! Thanks for the great content!

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Brier! Safe and happy flying! (and/or droning)

[@sebazistan]

Just got my basic license! Thanks Don.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam, Sebastian! Safe and happy flying!

[@electronicsoverdrive9429]

Hey Don I'm a private pilot and I have taken my advanced test 2 times now and missed by one question. Thanks for the help but as you said so far there are a lot of unrelated questions for drone pilot's but definitely important for manned A/C pilots. I did manage to recall all of my questions and I am unsure of the questions i did wrong...perhaps you or someone out there can help me. cheers

[@kennethbaidak]

You videos are awsome, and the PDF is well done. It helped me alot with my Exam..

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you Ken! Glad my materials helped! And I assume you passed your Advanced exam?

[@kennethbaidak]

@@DonJoyce Not yet, Have to wait till tomorrow, but I feel more confident with your PDF and videos..

[@DonJoyce]

Be confident! You can do it!

[@Apachewolf]

Great job on your videos! I went through the trauma of studying for and barely passing the FAA Part 107 certification (commercial) on first try here in the U.S. That's when I found out I should have studied and practiced more on the Navigational and Sectional chart...lol. We had to report to an FAA authorized testing facility with only scrape paper, pencil and memory, and if we failed we lost our $150 and would have to wait 14-days to take it again and plop down another $150! So I was definitely sweating it. So much of what you talk about sounds familiar and may be similar as far as general aviation knowledge. Being a dual US/Canadian citizen I'll be buying your study guide in support of the efforts you put forth in producing these fine videos as I study for the RPAS Advance test and look forward to the opportunity of flying my Mavic Pro later this summer in B.C...hopefully...lol.

[@DonJoyce]

Interesting comparison! Did you find the FAA questions "tough but fair", in the sense that they related to drone flying? So many of the TC exam questions are quite unrelated, or at best peripheral to safe flying. Hypoxia being everyone's favorite!

[@Apachewolf]

@@DonJoyce Well lets put it this way, I though after taking the test I should have gotten my 1st Class pilot license and flown off in a fixed wing! Lol! I was surprised on how much I had to know about airport runway and taxiway markings, aerodynamics of fixed wing flying, so what that has to do with Mavic Pro I'm not sure. Trying to learn about how to read a Sectional chart was the toughest when one is new to aviation, aviation communication frequencies, then the weather portion would also apply to drone flying so those were necessary to learn. If one passes the TC advance exam, I think they will have a head start in preparing for the Part 107, and visa versa especially with the General Aviation parts.

[@Wildicon19]

Hi Don, I am impressed with your tutorials on this subject. TBH I will be reviewing these videos a number of times and picking up a little bit more knowledge on each study. Your videos are detailed and very informative, so I thank you in advance for having this material available for our educated viewing. However I will be taking the exam next year so it gives me time to study and learn the rules and regulations governing this fantastic hobby. In the meantime Happy Droning!

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Crimson! I put a lot of time and effort into these videos, so it is nice to hear appreciative comments. BTW, I would encourage you to watch the Human Factors Study Guide, since the material is hard to find elsewhere and well, let's just say, non-intuitive!

[@Wildicon19]

@@DonJoyce Thank you Don I really appreciate it. I plan on studying a lot before writing the exam, and you have made it possible.

[@MiserableDuck95]

Just squeaked by with 82%! Now onto the flight review..

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your Advanced exam! A huge achievement, squeaking or otherwise. Good luck with your Flight Review.

[@MiserableDuck95]

@@DonJoyce thank you Don! Don't think I could've done it without your videos!

[@brucecolman3402]

Thanks Don, your help is really needed to clear the smoke

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you, Bruce! Hard on the lungs though! Lol

[@jeanl3360]

Very informative. Thank you so much.

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Jean! Good luck with your exam! And BTW, I have videos covering all the knowledge areas...

[@jeanl3360]

@@DonJoyce I will surely make use of your videos to prepare myself for the exam. Thanks again Don.

[@paulvezina3534]

Thanks Don on your video and insight on basic exam I passed first try, now getting excited about the advanced .

[@DonJoyce]

Great job on passing the first time, Paul!! Glad to hear the Study Guide helped. I'd love to hear that you passed the Advanced on the first attempt!! Go get 'em!

[@mikrosti]

Thank you for your videos, was able to pass the advanced examination, will be purchasing your app!!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your advanced exam! A significant achievement! And thank you for your support.

[@MrBaastardo]

Awesome tutorial 👌 .. Before I go for the advanced test .. I have a DJI Mini 3 PRO (with larger battery 🔋) .. that ups the weight to over 250 grams .. i was looking up that particular model on the internet and could not find the following info : once I pass the advanced test can I use that particular drone to fly near people (5 meters) and over people .. I could not locate that info ✔️

[@DonJoyce]

The Mini 3 is not approved for Advanced Operations, so ironically with the marginally heavier battery, you can do LESS! This video is important for you to watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpSTfI2ih9KArtE

[@BrantAerials]

Thanks for this one Don! I've taken the exam 3 times and get better each time. I plan on passing tonight. (78% on my last time so any improvement will be a pass!) This video was a big help!

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Gary! I expect you to get 96% tonight....better live up to that! LOL (Ohhh...78% is such a nasty mark...just one wrong...exactly what I got my first time)

[@BrantAerials]

@@DonJoyce I squeaked through! I got a pass at 80% but a pass is a pass! Fourth time's a charm, I guess!

[@DonJoyce]

@@BrantAerials congratulations!!!!!

[@SocialAsteroid]

@@BrantAerials Hey congrats! I go for my second attempt tomorrow - some of those questions are real forehead slappers!

[@zawmin7365]

thank you Don, apricate your time making this awesome video :)

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you and good luck with your exam!

[@EmilyTestAccount]

Most important: Take your time! Easy to get over-confident and slam through the questions with an hour left and then you fail because of something silly.

[@DonJoyce]

Good advice, Emily. That said, you don't have much time to ponder with the Advanced exam!

[@Accrecon]

Hi Don, Attempted the advanced Exam yesterday and FAILED, 78 was my score, one question short lol. It has been a year since I finished my UAV ground school and Basic radio course so I could get a standing SFOC (restricted) as I use an Autel XStAR for my crash reconstruction work and it is not an approved UAV by TC. I am going to watch your video, do some refresher studying, rewrite and then book a flight test, I am not sure if there is a tester yet in NB as some emails I sent out have not been answered. But at some point before June I will get that done. And it looks like there is a DJI love Hate relationship in my future. I have been building, flying, buying SRPAS since 2013, jumping through hoops and paperwork since and here we go again. I Like your videoes and the useful information, keep up the good work. Regards Trevor

[@DonJoyce]

Hi Trevor! Thank you for watching and the feedback. Oh so close with 78%! That is exactly the score I got on my first attempt...almost a worse feeling than getting a 50! LOL. I would be VERY interested in your feedback on the video, given your background. If there are topics that need more/better coverage, let me know. No promises, but perhaps I could help. The breadth of knowledge required to pass this exam is SO huge, it's tough to pick the right level of coverage and depth. [and BTW, feel free to send feedback to dondroneson [at] gmail [dot com] directly if you feel it is too critical for public consumption..I have broad shoulders!!]

[@Accrecon]

@@DonJoyce My struggle seemed to be with Human Factors and Meteorology. I think I struggled with the same topics in Air Cadets Back in the early seventies. Going to watch your video in the next few minutes. Cheers

[@MyWhitey33]

Hey Don , just had a question related to the new rpas drone laws. I ve bee using your resource materials and have found them very informative so please keep up the great work, I love the fact you are constantly adding new in depth material. My first question is , If say you are successful at completing the advanced operations drone exam are you immediately able to fly basic operations, 2 how long do you have to complete a flight review for the advanced portion , and 3 ) are sfoc's event specific or once aquired gives you the ability to fly at such events? I ask these questions as I am currently working towards a career as a first responder and would be a great addition to my resume thanks so much

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks! Answers: 1) Yes, you can use your Advanced exam pass for basic operations. 2) There is no specific time limit between the advanced exam and the flight review, but you need to have proof of recency within 2 years. After 2 years, you would need to pass an exam again (even the basic) or have some other form of recency (a video one day will explain this). 3) SFOCs are usually event specific. They used to have 'standing SFOCs', but that was under the old rules, and I don't think they have a mechanism for that any more.

[@MyWhitey33]

@@DonJoyce thanks for the clarification, knowledge is power and you seem to have a lot of drone power lol thanks for saving me the phone call to transport Canada

[@Kaisersozze]

Thanks for making the video and PDF. If I can make as suggestion, when you reference 'AIM', ideally it would be nice to always have the exact section or page as well, or perhaps only in the PDF version.

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks! I'll consider that idea.

[@laketoskyaerialimagery3472]

Thanks Don. I've subscribed and clicked the bell thing (didn't know what that was for either till now). Love your videos. I've have passed the basic test but have struggled a bit (or...a fair amount) with the advanced one. Wish I would have seen this prior to taking the test (3rd time) earlier today. Your video actually helped me with 2 of the wrong answers...answering those would have put me within an answer or two of hitting 80%. Will be purchasing study material as well. My question is: Have you done a video yet on the "Flight review" itself? What it encompasses? I've tried asking but get mixed responses even from the reviewers themselves. Thanks in advance

[@laketoskyaerialimagery3472]

P.S. No need regarding the info for the Flight review. I've been watching the videos on regulations you've created and saw a nice explanation of the flight reviews. I'll be purchasing both packages with gratitude.

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you so much, NightOwl! Yes, module 3 of the Droner's Guide talks about flight reviews.

[@DonJoyce]

And i just uploaded my Study Guide for Flight Reviews: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3zPo6uArJmfodU

[@Troffigus]

UTC -7(6) (6) is during daylight savings time.

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Jeff. Did I say something different?

[@superbrowndudenational_trx]

Thanks Don, I've attempted the exam and failed with a 66, hopefully your tips and the study info from the Wellington Flight Center will help me achieve the 80% second time around!

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you! I expect you to get an 86 next time!!

[@igorgoga7985]

20:54 Don. they say runway two two, not twenty two

[@mfturkmen]

Very useful material, thank you. One point is not clear o advance licence and operation; do I need to get a radio and licence on that to monitor Airtrafic broadcast and communicate to them on this - when flying with advance licence and close the airport area?

[@DonJoyce]

Hi Faik! A radio is a good tool, but is NOT required to communicate with either aerodromes or air traffic control. Telephone is quite suitable. Monitoring airport frequencies is a great practice but is quite difficult, even if you have your ROC-A. Btw, there are apps that provide some airport radio communications if you want to listen in.

[@iamptm]

THANK YOU, DON. I got 82.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam, Peter!! Safe and happy flying!

[@KevinVChannel]

very nice and informative, keep it up! cheers!

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks!

[@JoseArrom]

Hypoxia can occur while flying drones from high altitudes, places like Canadian and US Rockies, especially if you are low lander.

[@DonJoyce]

LOL. Please don't look to rationalize these questions being on the drone exam. They are on the exam only because they are on manned aircraft exams...where they make sense. The last thing someone high in the mountains has to worry about is their ability to fly their drone. They have EVERYTHING else in life to worry about...including how they got there, what survival decisions are required, how to safely travel, etc.

[@brad346326]

Thanks for the great video Are dji min3 or any of dji drones capable of advanced operation certificates

[@DonJoyce]

There are many DJI drones that are approved for Advanced Operations, but at this time no drones under 250g. The Mini 3 is not approved...but since it is under 250g, most of the rules do not apply. Watch this video for an explanation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpSTfI2ih9KArtE