- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 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
$232.70
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
Related Programs
Introduction to RPAS Safety and Transport Canada Certification (XRPA 1100) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Construction and the Environment
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Microcredential Part-time
- Introduction to Forest Health Quantification with RPAS
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of XRPA 1100 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 48997
Dates
Mon Oct 07 - Sat Oct 12
- 4 days
- CRN 48997
- Domestic fees $232.70
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Eric Saczuk
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 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.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.