Applying for your Drone License
To fly UAVs in the US you need a PART 107 License, and in Canada its called a "Transport Canada RPAS Certificate" either BASIC or ADVANCED for VLOS operations. You'll need to do some reading and planning. Great place to start is the Transport Canada Web Portal HERE and for an understanding of what is required in the US click the FAA logo below.
1. In Canada, if you just want to fly legally simply register your drone. and pass the on-line Basic UAV Test to 60%, here. (You can get basic or advanced training courses available from schools across Canada. Here is a list. No Flight Test for BASIC, just pass the on-line exam. 2. If you want to fly commercially you'll need to pass the Advanced Exam, here 80% and then do a Flight Review with an approved reviewer like myself. Here's a list of them. 3. Contact me any time, but before we can actually do the review you will need to bring your Advanced License Test Certificate and the unique "Reference Number" that certifies you have passed the Advanced Exam. This number is issued by the Transport Canada Drone Management Portal here. The first time you click there you will need to register with some legal ID to be given access to the Portal. 
CLICK above for searchable FAA 14CFR PART 107 Page
CLICK HERE for a SUMMARY Canada PART IX Rules - Full Legalese
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Flying in Controlled Airspace
Click here to go to the online form from NavCanada if you want to be approved to operate inside controlled airspace. You will need an Advanced UAV Certificate, a registered UAV and one that has been declared "SAFE" (Standard 922) by the manufacturer and an email back from NavCanada once they approve your flight.
Call or text for your Flight Review
The fastest contact method for any task is to call or text (416) 523-5230 or email [email protected]
DAY - NIGHT - ALL WEATHER & IR
EMAIL ADDRESSTELEPHONE NUMBER
1-416-523-5230
Sarnia Ontario Canada
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UAV operators are expected to have a working
knowledge of: 1.TC policies, guidance material and the applicable UAV related regulations in the CARs; particularly PART IX 2. The class of airspace in which you intend to operate in including the vertical and horizontal airspace boundaries and any impact of adjacent classes of airspace; 3.Aeronautical charts and the Canada Flight Supp; and how to read them 4. Air Traffic Control (ATC) services and procedures (if you want to fly in, or just near, controlled airspace); |
Other Help
Aviation reference 400pgs You won't find UAV, drone or RPAS in it yet, but everything else to do with aviation (RPAS exam stuff)
Published annually by Transport Canada. 25Mar25 
AVIATION REFERENCE
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5. The affects of weather on UAV performance and the ability to identify critical weather situations;
6. The identification of hazardous in-flight situations and collision avoidance requirements and procedures; and
7. Your UAV systems, limitations, normal procedures and emergency procedures.
6. The identification of hazardous in-flight situations and collision avoidance requirements and procedures; and
7. Your UAV systems, limitations, normal procedures and emergency procedures.
"Airmanship is the consistent use of good judgment and well-developed skills to accomplish flight objectives. This consistency is founded on a cornerstone of uncompromising flight discipline and is developed through systematic skill acquisition and proficiency. A high state of situational awareness completes the airmanship picture and is obtained through knowledge of one’s self, aircraft, environment, team and risk." (LCol Kern, B1 Bomber Pilot/Instructor)