Study Guide for Canadian Drone Pilot Basic Operations Exam Up to Date & Current

Since June 1, 2019, new regulations for flying drones in Canada require drone pilots be certified by passing an online exam administered by Transport Canada. This video Study Guide provides detailed information to help you successfully pass the Basic Operations level of the exam. The material presented in this video is derived from authorized sources, but is original work not to be reproduced without permission of the author. Everything is still applicable in 2023.
** PLEASE NOTE: there is one item that is not quite correct in the video. Around the 11:00 point, I refer to the maximum altitude above buildings as being above the ground. The actual rule is that the maximum altitude is the greater of 122m or 30m above a building. The study guide material has been updated to reflect this change. Here is a video that properly explains this rule: • 2019 Canadian Drone Re... **
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[@jipcanada]

Thanks! Just got my pilot certificate.... I will now be upgrading my dji spark to a Boeing 747! Thanks!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam. Be sure to carefully track your Spark upgrade in your maintenance log!

[@jipcanada]

@@DonJoyce LOL!

[@RossisLost]

@@DonJoyce .Lmao!

[@tomhilbig8358]

That's just not reasonable. Walk before you run. If you have your drone pilot certificate then you are automatically qualified for the Boeing 737 Max. Get some experience on that before you jump to the 747

[@goprohero7whitevlogs952]

considering getting a DJI spark would you recommend it?

[@XraygogsTV]

Fundamental Drone Rules. Basic vs Advanced & if a SFOC or VLOS is required: 6:06 Where are you permitted / not permitted to fly: 8:48 01 - Air Law, Air Traffic Rules & Procedures: 12:50 and 15:18 02 - RPAS Airframes, Powerplants, Propulsion and Systems: 16:12 03 - Human Factors: 18:10 04 - Meteorology: 19:36 05 - Navigation: 21:05 06 - Flight Operations: 23:33 07 - Theory of Flight: 25:44 08 - Radiotelephony: 26:36 Someone give this Don guy a damn medal.

[@jf-villemure]

Done the exam without studying to get an idea of the questions, got 54%; watched this vid and studied for 4 hours the materials you told to study in the vid, done the exam again the day after my first attempt.. got 84%! so yeah many thanks to you my friend! The less expensive study guide I've found so far cost 80$ and still you put this vid for free on YT you are a real hero!🤘🏻

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam! And thank you for your kind words! Happy flying.

[@user-vj4ih9pp9z]

I bought this stupid Dons Study Guide and no help.

[@pierrerobert4672]

C'est d'une grande générosité de sa part en effet.

[@aggressivejazzhands2569]

Just passed my basic exam with a 94%! For preparation I simply watched your video twice, took a quick look over all the referenced materials to familiarize myself with them, and then Google and Ctrl+F did the leg work. Hilarious how little of my exam had to do with drones. Seems like it would be EXTREMELY easy to fill an exam with actual useful questions for done pilots to study up on to ensure safer flying. But hey, what do we know? 🤣 Thanks a million, Don! You're an absolute legend.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam with such a great mark, Jazz Hands! Yes, the exam questions are ridiculous and DPAC is working hard to correct that with TC.

[@cryptohunt2552]

That's impressive! I'm going to try and pass mine tomorrow.

[@davestredulinsky]

Thank you Don for taking the time to put this together. It should be a big help in my preparation for the exam. Also thank you for the links to the useful resource documents. Congratulations on passing the exam. Hope you are having a good evening.

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks Dave! Good luck with your exam!!! May you get lots of cloud questions! LOL

[@Dr.SalvatoreVinciguerra]

Excellent study guide. Thanks for making this video to help us to learn how to fly our drones.

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you for watching! Hope it helps people to fly safely!

[@johnmacmillan627]

Wow! Thank you very much Don. Most appreciated

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, John. Good luck with your exam!

[@denisranque1536]

Thank you for the Video Don! Very well explained !

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you, Denis! Good luck with your exam!

[@outoftheblueaerialimagery330]

Thank you Don! I've been studying for months but was afraid to take the test not sure if I knew enough yet. After watching your video, I brushed up on a couple of things and decided to take the plunge! I PASSED! If it hadn't been for you, I wouldn't have had the courage to take it. I'm the kind person who MUST pass on the first try! This video was by far the best out there. KUDOS to you and thank you very much! It's obvious how much time and effort you put into it. And I agree with your comments on what is applicable and what is not. 80% of my questions had nothing to do with drones or the safety thereof. I'll be sure stop at the designated lines on the airport runway the next time I'm on the tarmac flying my drone!!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on your passing! Yay!!! I’m glad to have helped in some small way. Btw, have you watched my Droners Guide series where I translate the rules into plain English?

[@KasumiVA]

This is so interesting about the drone exam! A great study guide for people who want to pass the exam!

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you, Kasumi!

[@BobHerres]

Thank you Don for sharing all this Super Information!

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you, Bob!

[@kcee777]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Kevin!

[@ericneyens]

Hey Don! I had my "YAAAAAY" Moment just last night!!! I want to thank you for helping me prepare for the test. I spent a few days studying and writing all the laws in my notebook, while I was watching your insightful video. I don't usually comment on videos, but since I can fly now- your video really deserves one.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam, Eric! And thank you for taking the time to comment...I really appreciate it. Happy flying!

[@jean-pierreroy8294]

Finally found something usefull wish TC had thought about it the best way is to educate not question people ...thks

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Jean-Pierre! Yes, the lack of an official Study Guide or sample questions is shocking. Glad to be able to help though!

[@TheTeehee11111]

@@DonJoyce The lack of an official study guide is why I refuse to take the exam. It seems to me they didn't do the exam in good faith.

[@RDBImages-Alberta]

Thanks Don. Your advice and suggestions on your video are right on. I was well prepared and got my Yeah moment first time through.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam! I'm glad the video helped you!

[@stephenrobinson4100]

Thanks for putting this together Don ... very useful !!

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Stephen! Good luck on your exam!

[@ianafraser]

Many Thanks! I took the test today after going through your guide extensively & researching the relative material. There was some stuff not specifically covered in the exam (at least the one I got), but overall it was an immense help. I probably wouldn't have passed without it. 88% Pass. Thanks again! Kudos to you!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations, Ian!! Great mark! And I'm glad I helped in some way.

[@michaelobree9506]

Don - I just had my "..processing, loading, I passed - yeah!" moment, thanks in large part to your video. All I did was read through the relevant CARs once, load up the CAR, KR, AIM on different windows on my browser/PDF viewer as you suggested, and blew through the exam in 45 minutes (including google searching at least half a dozen of the questions) - 88%! Thanks for your extremely well thought out approach and video.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations, Michael, for passing your exam! And for the great mark! I'm glad my Study Guide helped you achieve this.

[@freshgirl604]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this Don. Enjoyed this video and learned a lot. Great work

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks! Glad to hear it helped!

[@gerrys6265]

You are awesome...thanks for pulling this all together in one place and sharing!

[@DonJoyce]

My pleasure, Gerry! Good luck on your exam!

[@jacquelinek6432]

Thank you so much for this study guide! It definitely helped me be better prepared to take this crazy exam. I would say more than half of the questions were ridiculous for the basic exam. I seriously thought I had mistakenly taken the advanced exam!, So extremely happy I passed the first time 😊

[@DonJoyce]

I think I heard you yell out 'YAY!' Congratulations! And so glad that the Study Guide helped you prepare.

[@michaelveronneau698]

Thanks Don, just finished the Small Basic Exam...and passed with the able assistance of your PDF guides and videos. Thank you for organizing the tsunami of information into digestible portions...and look forward to watching more of your Droners' guide series...hope that some of that sinks into the policy and process makers.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam, Michael!! I'm glad my material helped you!

[@joshuawicks3499]

Don, thank you so much for taking the time to make this. Here, at the library, studying stress-free because of you.

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks!! Good luck on your exam.

[@kenkirton5850]

Thanks Don for taking the time to produce an incredible video. :-)

[@DonJoyce]

Glad you enjoyed, Ken! I have lots more on various elements of the Canadian regulations and what you need to know for the exams.

[@adamelanwer6654]

Hey Don, I can’t put it in to words for how great full I am for you and this fantastic video. I had my “loading, processing… YAYYYYY” Moment and it’s all because of you I appreciate it so much and please continue making fantastic videos like this one 😁 I also got 77 percent by the way hahahah.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam, Adam! I'm glad you found my video helpful! Many many more on my channel.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

This really helped! I just took the test and passed with 75%. This video was the perfect amount of information without giving away any answers. I respect the laws and safe flying. It feels great to have my certificate!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam! Happy droning!

[@KBDProductionsTV]

Thanks Don

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks for watching, Ken!

[@greenviewmedia6186]

Thank you! Thanks to this video, the resource links, and a lot of google, I was able to pass the exam!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam! Glad the Study Guide was helpful!

[@wginseng4752]

I have my YEAH moment too at first try!😁 Thank you Don for your excellent and instructive video. Since English is my second language, it’s harder for me to understand the questions and answers. So after viewing your video I decided to take the plunge to see what kind of questions am I expected in the exam in order to focus on what to study. What a surprise! Lot of questions are not related to the drone regulations, which I’m sure a normal drone hobbyist has no knowledge about them; for example asking the type of turbulence, how to spot a dangerous cloud. I got 3 questions related to airspace class. Throughout the exam, I use extensively Google and CAR 901 section. I Google the answers instead of the questions and I used the method of elimination for those questions that I’m not sure of the answers. I used all 90 minutes allowed for the exam, and what a surprise! I passed the exam at 77% like you! 😎 Thank you Don! For those who hesitate to take the exam, my advice is use your common sense and safety first in your mind. You’ll be okay for the test. Good luck to everyone! Let’s flying our drones😁😁😁

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam, W Ginseng!! And yes, I've stopped using weather apps and only look for dangerous clouds now...ninja cumulous being the worst!

[@Serenity17]

I figured the best way to increase my mark on the test was to try it out, heck I have the 10$ to spare. So I opened all the tabs you linked in the description and started the test! I used ctrl-f on the different tabs with key words from the questions and passed the exam 1st try with 85%! I think they changed the test because it was definitely easier than people make it out to be on KZbin. They might've made it more accessible due to the feedback perhaps? Anyways thank you sir I'm now flying legally! It was a breeze.

[@DonJoyce]

Hey, congratulations on passing your exam!!! Happy flying!

[@chardo6]

This sounds like something I would do. Did you have ANY knowledge of anything before this? Just used your internet skills with copy past and find?

[@RB-nv4lo]

Just did the same and got 80% !

[@throttlegoblinfpv]

I was thinking about doing the same thing, is the Advanced exam based on the same material? just with more questions, tighter window and higher grade required?

[@canalbankshuffle]

Thanks for taking the time to do this. It creates a great place to start in what previously appeared to be a wilderness of materials.

[@DonJoyce]

You are welcome! And here is your Training Roadmap through this wilderness: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5y1c6ejlL5ma68

[@mikejames1758]

Thanks Don, very helpful!

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks! Good luck on your exam!

[@alpatte3565]

Hi Don. I want to thank you for your video. I am 74 years old, and I just got my Pilot Certificate. If I can get it, anyone can. You just have to follow your instructions, and read a lot, and write things down. Thanks again Don. Al Patte. Also I had to take the exam 8 times. LOL.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing the exam!! I hope you're kidding about taking it 8 times! But yes, it is a lot of material to learn or even to know what to look up. Thanks for your support.

[@losttouristpresents]

Appreciate the time you took to make this video. Really takes the fun away from the hobby. I will do the test but under protest. The fact that they include so much that is overkill is ridiculous. I'm glad I don't have to provide records of all the maintenance etc on all my vehicles. Honestly disgusted with entire thing. Imagine having to have in your possession on every flight a log book , maintenance schedule, and god knows what else. I suppose the upside to all this is I will be carrying a pilot license that I can laminate and wear around my neck. Better start looking for a pilot hat as well.

[@DonJoyce]

LOL...when you get the hat, send a pic! On the serious side, I hear your concern and share it. You may want to constructively provide feedback to Transport Canada.

[@chosenideahandle]

You'll never in a million years be asked for your registration or your license unless you're really calling attention to yourself. I'm doing mine as well, but I really give a rat's ass about it. I've reported numerous cases of seriously dangerous drone operation in the middle of downtown Toronto (all different pilots, different locations and times). It's been two years, and would you like to know how many they've looked into? Zero. We haven't got the resources to police any of this stuff, and the funds available are decreasing, not increasing. It's all quite pointless. It makes good sense to have rules, but there is no reason for a test like this other than to make money (that will be spent on anything other than drone safety).

[@chosenideahandle]

@@DonJoyce how long have you lived in Canada Don lol? You could write them until you had carpel tunnel that someone is dropping napalm on your home with a drone, and you'd have a better chance of winning the lottery than someone paying any attention whatsoever.

[@MrTechGamer2000]

Facts Canadian government is such pussies

[@17071946]

Passed with your help...THANKS.

[@DonJoyce]

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

[@ministryofadventure]

Amazing resource! Thanks for putting this together!!

[@DonJoyce]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@Derigger1970]

I believe the rule about height restriction above building refers to if you are flying next to a 50 story building that you are able to break the maximum height limit of 400ft if you are within required distance horizontally and not beyond the height limit above that building.

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Darrin. You are correct. Please refer to my more recent video regarding height: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioeqhIJmjrCCack

[@drnda2007]

50 story building is ~200m so you can fly drone up to 230m and not be further than 61m away from the building. How's one going to measure this 61m is the question. There may also be a rule how close one can fly next to a building? Was it 30m? What are the chances that there are no people around that building when you are 230m high? So this would not be really applicable to any populated area again. This can only be safely applied to some remote area (silo, tower). This rule 30m above makes sense as there is a restriction for aircraft in relation to tall objects. Not sure what is the rule but is sure more than 100m.

[@cecewang6936]

Hey Don, I used your study guide to get ready for the basic test. Took it tonight and I passed the first time with 83%. You guide really helped. Thank you.

[@DonJoyce]

That's fantastic, CeCe!! Glad hear the Study Guide helped!

[@SunfireGTX25]

Great to know. I'm going to be studying this weekend for it as I have a Mavic Air arriving in the mail Monday :)

[@kingbanksss]

How long were u studying for

[@Calendyr]

Thanks you. Will study all that stuff before attempting the exam. Great information!

[@DonJoyce]

Good luck! And be sure to check my free Training Roadmap: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5y1c6ejlL5ma68

[@jamesmahalek6471]

Love it, thanks Don! Taking the exam soon; many thanks for the study assistance.

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, James! Good luck with your exam!

[@RickyDueck]

You have created an amazing Study Guide, thankyou! Just passed the Basic Operations Exam with 88% after studying with this guide! The whole thing (studying and taking the test) took me under 4 hours.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam, Ricky! Happy flying!

[@uploaded113redone]

Should of just skipped the studying and googled as you went and finished in 30 mins

[@aravindgatla6133]

Hey can you help with the material which you have gone to

[@BrantAerials]

Very good and insightful review of the test and what to expect. At 11:00, I think we interpret flying OVER buildings differently. If the top of a building is considered "ground level" then I think they intend to allow you to fly 30m (100 feet) above that level as long as you stay within 61m (200 feet) of that building. Otherwise, the criteria would be "Altitude NEAR buildings" and not "Altitude OVER buildings". Logically, manned aircraft are probably restricted from flying closer that 100 feet OVER a building and at least 200 feet way. Your thoughts?

[@DonJoyce]

Gary, I think you are correct. 901.25 (1b) says "100 feet (30 m) above any building or structure" which is different than the 901.25 (1a) statement about maximum altitude being "400 feet (122 m) AGL". Thank you for spotting this! I will correct the wording in the Study Guide PDF material and clarify in my upcoming walk through of all the "901"s. (ugh....that's going to be another long one!)

[@Apachewolf]

Yeah I thought the same thing. I know here in the U.S. we can fly up to 400 feet about a structure within 400 feet of the structure. In Canada it looks like up to 100 feet above building within 200 feet, am I reading this right? I wonder if that's for any structure or just building?

[@madisonmiller4070]

Thank you so much Don, for this great informational video. I passed my exam on the first attempt after following your guide. Very thankful, cheers!!

[@JMatthewlive]

Love the channel 85% Looking forward to get my advanced operations next. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam! Glad to hear that my videos were helpful! Best wishes for your Advanced...be sure to download my Training Roadmap.

[@rcowego7396]

Great Video! I was excited that you had put this all together for us, but then..... I'm a US Citizen, and before I prepared to take the Transport Canada Drone Cert Test I thought I'd register my drone first. While filling out the registration form, I came to "Foreign residents are not eligible to register or operate a drone in Canada. If you are a foreign resident and wish to operate a drone in Canada, you must 1. apply for a Special Flight Operations Certificate. (SFOC)" "Extra rules apply if you're a foreign operator (you are not Canadian and you fly in Canadian airspace). You must have an approved certificate to fly a drone for work or research " It appears Canada assumes if your not from Canada your not flying for recreation. 2. The SFOC requires non-Canadian citizens to go to an approved Canadian Flight School 3. Send the form and documents to the Civil Aviation regional office in the region where you intend to fly 4. I imagine insurance requirements will be next, etc. Such a shame for us hobbyists and Canadian tourism. I hope someday Transport Canada will become more reasonable.

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks for watching....and yes, it's crazy that visitors to Canada don't have some reasonable way to fly here with some sort of simple tourist permit.

[@jakubsisak]

Yes liability insurance is required for an SFOC. This has always been the case. Flight school isn't necessary as far as i know but training approved by TC is. This can be an online training as long as the certificate is recognized by TC. Some of these only cost around $200 CAD.

[@theainomad5082]

It is much harder than one would think, I did it last week and passed with 82% but there was a point where I thought I may not pass, question ranging from aeronautical maps to aerodynamics. In short, prepare before you take the exam. it is ridiculously complicated and unnecessary for 90% of the casual drone users.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing, Aerial Nomad! Preparation definitely helps, and I believe my Study Guide will help many people with that preparation.

[@seansteede]

So true! I did it last night - took about an hour and was "googling" the entire time. I was shocked at the complexity of the questions and the lack of relevancy - and even more shocked that I passed!

[@CLANKEAY1]

Many thanks Don...!!! Passed first time and that is due in most part to your excellent tutorial... Thanks again...!!!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam!!

[@g85stories30]

Thanks to you Don! I got my basic on my first go!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam! Safe and happy flying!

[@Randor10]

Passed my basic on the first try. Missed the advanced by only 6%

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your Basic, Randy! Oh so close on the Advanced. Any special insights on the Advanced?

[@Randor10]

Don Joyce I took Aviation Ground School last year which is supposed to be very close to the requirements for the advanced test. There are definitely a few things in the advanced test that are different than Ground School.

[@MichaelPMc]

Another stupid law brought in to make criminals out of a lot of law abiding Canadians. We as Canadians should have refused to do any of this. The trouble with stupid nonsensical laws is they ensure non-compliance, don't make anyone safer and will destroy the RC hobby. There is no way my fleet of ageing RC planes will ever be registered, I still have one from the 70's. Imagine having to report everytime you repair a model? I'v seen trainers pranged and repaired numerous times on the same day. What difference does it make ? None? This bunch of regulations and the stupid politicians who dreamed them up need to be flushed down the nearest toilet as soon as possible.

[@DonJoyce]

Hi Michael. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I hear you! You may want to contact Transport Canada, constructively. Thank you again for your support.

[@charlesvigneau3701]

I really think you are wrong. Drone in the wrong hands could possibly take down a plane and invading people's privacy and a lot of other things that you think are stupid nonsensical laws. What if your whole family was on the plane and died because of RC drone that was not registered.

[@carson7947]

@@charlesvigneau3701 that was already illegal. Existing laws already prohibited those things. Btw filming people on their private property is totally legal, as long as you are in public,and as long as they arent naked or in a washroom.

[@RM-iy7xx]

Congrats on passing the exam. Great information, thanks for sharing

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Raymond! Enjoy!

[@germaincaron716]

I got mine too today! Thanks Don!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam, Germain!

[@christopherhaslewood6081]

Hi This is way over the top for flying a Drone for a Hobby Is this what we have to look forward to in the UK All of this is not going to stop the Cowboy Drone flyer I think it is time to sell my Drone

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you for watching, Christopher! The regulations are generally a positive move towards safety, but a few of the rules will be unlikely to be followed by most. I suspect there will be some evolution.

[@canadianstarman9123]

This will definitely stop cowboy drone flying .

[@daryllarsen8858]

@Proton1 No. The drone laws themselves have been in development for years. In fact my understanding is they started work on them as far back as 2006. They started off being directed at commercial UAV and hobbyist use but when the mass produced consumer market started to take off around 2010 with increasingly rapid growth and a whole new plethora of emerging issues, it delayed coming up with final regulations until now. Even now, it's still being worked on in some areas. And no doubt, as with any government regulations, tweaks and changes will be an ongoing thing.

[@4dino]

Hi Don, good video. But am I the only one who thinks the Liberals and their bureaucrats are out of touch with reality. Half the questions have nothing to do with drones or drone safety. I'm not opposed to drone safety, testing for a License, and registering my drone. At least all my boater exam questions pertained to boating. I already know who I'm not voting for this fall.

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, 4dino! I think you'll find you are not alone. That said, the political party of the day probably had little influence on the regulations. I suggest we direct constructive suggestions towards Transport Canada and see if anything evolves.

[@AramAzhari]

@@DonJoyce what really concerns me is how unorganized the study materials are. There aren't any governmental approved web sites or easy to use references. I'm comparing to the rules in Australlia of course, similar things and you have to pay annually for the registration. Furthermore they're also updating things so that you'd have to be accredited: www.casa.gov.au/about-us/news-article/drone-registration-and-accreditation-scheme-update www.casa.gov.au/aircraft/landing-page/flying-drones-australia

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Aram. Yes, I believe it is a combination of timing (they were pressed to get it out after Gatwick) and budget. What actually worries me more is that there are actually factual errors on the TC Drone Safety site. If you read their information about aerodromes and airports, it is wrong! Scary! (And yes, I have let them know in a constructive manner.)

[@Martin40819]

It has nothing to do with any political party... Nice try pegging this one on the Liberals.

[@nebby30]

Thank you for making this video and providing all the links. Just passed my Basic Operations with your help.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam, Steez!! Happy flying!

[@PhilRushworth]

Hi Don, this is an awesome resource! Thanks for making it and I hope you're doing well!

[@DonJoyce]

Hey Phil!! Blast from the past! Nice to hear from you! Yes, I've produced a huge number of videos covering the gamut of drone regulations in Canada, and related stuff. Glad you like this one! What are you flying? (and feel free to contact me at [e-mail] to continue this convo)

[@MIN_Tech]

This channel is really awesome!! I appreciate that you make this channel and offer bunch of great information!!

[@DonJoyce]

I'm glad you're enjoying my channel!

[@ijosephng]

Thanks Don I have a mini now ,getting ready to have the Mavic 2 ,thanks for all the info

[@purpleard]

Thanks for taking the time to put this together. Very helpful

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Alan! Good luck on your exam!

[@purpleard]

@@DonJoyce passed with flying colours. Thanks again

[@Tech99069]

Don! Thank you so much for putting all this together. Gotta day even after watching your whole playlist it was a bit harder than I thought. You for sure saved me a lot of time and I passed!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam! Safe and happy flying!

[@BladoFlorez]

Just passed it. Thank you so much!

[@DonJoyce]

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

[@caroleboots]

Thank you so much for making such a useful video! Great teacher!

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you, Carole. Many more on my channel. You may want to download my training roadmap file: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5y1c6ejlL5ma68

[@peterklopperphotography1150]

Thanks for all the resource information, guidance and tips Don. I just passed and without your videos I'm sure that would been the case. I appreciate the time and effort you put into gathering so much information. I'm so grateful for your content!!

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you, Peter! Congratulations for passing!

[@plantdaddymode1399]

Thank you for this very informative and thorough video!!! Really appreciate it. Thanks for sharing!

[@DonJoyce]

It's a pleasure. Good luck with the exam!

[@bodyflightspotlight]

Soooo Usefull! Thank you so much for this!

[@DonJoyce]

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

[@hilohatti]

Fantastic information. Thank you for taking the time to create this. A bit overwhelming but perfect place to start!

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Mike! Yes, it can certainly seem overwhelming, but hopefully my various videos will help guide you through the exam, and understanding the regulations. You should probably watch my "how to watch my videos" video too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6bQiX2Eq7uahtU (and if you 'purchase' the free PDF version of this index, it is updated with my latest videos)

[@BlindNeil]

Thank you for sharing this

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Neil!

[@robj_76]

Had my yeah moment, my eyes were slightly closed looking at the screen but still had my moment!! Thx Don for this video and guide

[@DonJoyce]

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

[@darrinharnandan-wang5413]

Thanks for your guide Don! Just passed and I'am super thrilled! Hope you are staying safe!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam, Darrin! Happy flying.

[@sinbrujulasinagenda]

This was very useful! Thank you for putting this together for the rest of us!

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you, Altimar!

[@michelberne7203]

Great study guide. Tx!

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks Michel! Good luck with your exam!

[@allyirfan8663]

Congratulations - you passed! - Thanks

[@DonJoyce]

Wait...that's my line!

[@Desire2WinDemo]

Thank you Don for this. I found this today and was able to pass the test in one try after an hour of studying + your reference documents & Google.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam!! Happy flying!

[@pljohan]

Excellent! Very well done!

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you, Paul! Good luck with your exam!

[@karandfilms]

I discovered this video and I finally managed to pass, thanks to you, good sir! Thanks again Don, hope you're managing to keep safe amongst the panic!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam, Karan!

[@michelsoucy2343]

Been watching your videos for the last week as I read up as much as I could during my local practice flights. Many thanks for all that you do Don, and my condolences on the loss of your wife. I have no doubt that she treasured you as much as you treasured her. Thanks again.

[@DonJoyce]

I'm glad to hear my videos have been helpful, Michel! And thank you for the kind words.

[@SlightlySinful]

Thank you for this. I was able to pass thanks to this video and the resources you provided. Awesome! :D

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations, David, on passing! Glad the Study Guide was able to help you!

[@CoastalDrone]

This is a great guide! Thanks for taking the time to put this together!

[@DonJoyce]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[@dalegueret2389]

Many thanks Don! Your guide was very helpful. I followed it and studied the appropriate sections and was able to get a passing mark first time. Keep up the good work.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam, and thank you for the kind comments!

[@rcsproject627]

Thanks Don awesome info. Thank you for sharing!

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks! Glad you find it helpful!

[@glentaylor2988]

Thank You This was very well done.

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Glen! Good luck with your exam. BTW, here's a link to my free downloadable Training Roadmap: www.pocketwatchpurveyor.com/collections/drone-study-guides/products/dons-rpas-training-roadmap

[@phusaigon]

thank you for sharing the video. its truly meaning to me. I just started to learn and dont where and what for research until seeing your video. Thank you for guide me flight to the right way. :) :)

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you! Glad I could help!

[@canada_life_]

I passed the test! Thanks Don!! Your video was big help!!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam! Safe and happy flying!

[@cfield54]

Nice work on this Don! Super helpful. Passed last night.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations Colin!

[@lathamdewolfe3116]

Excellent Video. Most comprehensive coverage out there. The video to watch, and its not an hour plus!

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Latham! I have a complete set of videos covering all the knowledge requirements, and lots more. Be sure to check out the Drone Pilot Canada app for the complete solution to TC's requirements and safe drone flying!

[@gqtrebor]

want to say thanks for this video. i watched listen and followed. and passed first try. thanks again!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam! Happy flying!

[@tomsviewphotographyadventu2514]

Wow. This helps so much. Thank you!

[@DonJoyce]

Great to here, Tom! Good luck on your exam!!

[@theaamiriqbal]

Thanks a lot Don. This helped me pass!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam, Aamir! Glad my material helped! Safe and happy flying!

[@griffinenterprise4845]

I had my Yah! moment as well. I quickly watched your video before exam. thanks

[@DonJoyce]

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

[@vivaafrica9453]

Hi Don, I just want to say thank you so much for your well put together study materials and videos. I used it and I passed my exam thanks to you! Much appreciate it for the easy explanation and examples. Thank you, Nyon

[@DonJoyce]

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

[@WillfulSoul143]

Thank you. Just passed, and I learned a lot along the way. Your video, the knowledge and experience you shared, was invaluable.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam, Finch!! Glad to hear my videos helped.

[@amandamassoom1570]

Amazing advice thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@DonJoyce]

Thank you, Amanda! Good luck with your exam!

[@OGSixsnacks]

Thank you, Don. Because of this video I only had to study for a few hours before writing and passing the test. Much appreciated.

[@DonJoyce]

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

[@quintonfraser4099]

Passed first try today. Thank you for making this video you earned a sub :)

[@DonJoyce]

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

[@anshkid]

Just watched you vid and took the plunge! Passed! Thank you! Time for the advanced exam now!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam!

[@zdimonz]

Thank you very much for such a useful guide! After viewing it, went to the study material and finally started and successfully completed the exam. Thank you again!

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam!!! Happy flying!

[@nfarnell1]

Thks for making the effort Don!

[@DonJoyce]

Thanks, Neil!

[@anuwttsinhaseni124]

Thank you and thank you and thank again

[@DonJoyce]

LOL...well thank YOU for commenting!

[@sueferreira9711]

Another Thank You to you, Don. RPAS Basic passed first time. Your videos are so valuable - they helped immensely with the exam.

[@DonJoyce]

Congratulations on passing your exam, Sue! Glad my videos helped!

[@clancyx2807]

Thank you ! Thanks to your video, I studied and passed on the first go in one afternoon.

[@DonJoyce]

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