- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course introduces students to the basics of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) including applications and history. This is followed by an overview of the current Transport Canada RPAS regulations and all relevant laws. RPAS operating procedures are discussed next with an emphasis on safety and understanding the capabilities and limitations of the aircraft. The last module provides students with a hands-on opportunity to setup an RPAS in preparation for an image acquisition mission.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.5
Domestic fees
$237.37
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Recall main RPAS components and their function.
- Understand RPAS history and main applications.
- Understand and implement Transport Canada regulations to the safe operation of RPAS.
- Recall pertinent laws and regulations relating to RPAS operations.
- Recall normal and emergency RPAS procedures pertinent to mission planning.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform the correct emergency procedure in the event of a specific failure and/or situation.
- Understand how to check and adjust RPAS parameters and fail-safe settings.
- Demonstrate on how to setup an RPAS for image acquisition.
Effective as of Winter 2022
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Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of XRPA 1100 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 48997
Dates
Oct 06 - Oct 11 Loading
- CRN 48997
- $237.37 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
4 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- The field lab on Saturday for this course will take place at the BCIT Burnaby Campus.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.