RPAS Microcredential: Offered Fall 2026
Taught by Dr. Eric Saczuk, this program consists of four courses running consecutively Sep 21–Oct 17. Each course runs for one week, including online classes on weekdays plus one in‑person class on Saturdays. The microcredential covers the following topics:
- Transport Canada regulations
- mission-planning
- image-processing techniques
- green economy metrics
For more information and registration, see Drone Applications for Environmental Risk Assessment.
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.