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Introduction to RPAS Safety and Transport Canada Certification XRPA 1100

Intro to Forest Health Quantification Using RPAS Course

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International Fees

International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

​​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

Course offerings

Fall 2024

Below is one offering of XRPA 1100 for the Fall 2024 term.

CRN 48997

Duration

Mon Oct 07 - Sat Oct 12 (4 days)

  • 4 days
  • CRN 48997
  • Domestic fees $232.70
    International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Oct 07 - Oct 11 Mon, Wed, Fri 09:00 - 10:30 Online
Oct 12 Sat 09:30 - 12:30 Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2770
Instructor

Eric Saczuk

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$232.70

Important information
  1. International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. The field lab on Saturday for this course will take place at the BCIT Burnaby Campus.
Status

Sneak Preview

This section is only available for registration starting Wed May 22, 2024 at 9:00 am (PDT)

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
  2. Introduction to Forest Health Quantification with RPAS
    Microcredential Part-time

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