Offered Fall 2025: RPAS Microcredential
Drone Applications for Environmental Risk Assessment: Taught by Dr. Eric Saczuk, this microcredential consists of four courses running consecutively Oct 6–Nov 1. Each course is four sessions, including three online classes plus one 3-hour in‑person Saturday class. The microcredential covers:
- Transport Canada regulations
- mission-planning
- image-processing techniques
- green economy metrics
Other BCIT Courses
RPAS 3100 Introduction to Interdisciplinary RPAS Applications
This general elective introduces RPAS applications in photogrammetry, LiDAR, forest and natural areas management, storytelling, videography and cinematography, and aeronautical engineering.
MDIA 3140 New Technologies
This 12-week, full-time course touches on RPAS safety and applications to media, journalism, and storytelling. It’s offered as part of the New Media Design and Web Development Certificate—Diploma Pathway program.
SURV 1125 RPAS Applications for Geomatics
This is a Flexible Learning introductory course on RPAS-based photogrammetry and mapping, with an emphasis on applications for Geomatics.