This is an online asynchronous course from Sept 7 – Oct 18, 2026.
Eligible for PIBC CPL units. Review PIBC's CPL reporting guidelines here.

This course focuses on foundational knowledge and skills you need to operate a small drone and map your data output. It is designed for those with little to no experience operating a drone or creating digital maps. You will gain hands-on skills and knowledge about drone systems and regulations, flight planning and sensor payloads, as well as how to capture and analyze cartographic output models. You’ll complete applied, real-world projects working with spatial data and a variety of free and open-source software including Open Drone Mapping, QGIS, Google Earth and Map Pilot Pro.