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Meet Your Expert Drone Instructors
Get trained by aviation professionals and certified RPAS flight reviewers who know exactly how to prepare you for BVLOS operations, Transport Canada exams & flight reviews, and real-world drone success.
Our Instructors
Richard
Chief Pilot at RPAS Centre
- USAF Retired
- RPAS program developer and instructor since 2015.
- Transport Canada Advanced and Level 1 Complex RPAS certificate holder.
- Transport Canada Flight Reviewer.
- Chief Ground School Instructor responsible for the development, delivery, and oversight of current and future RPAS programs.
- Extensive experience across both the industrial and film sectors of the RPAS industry.
- Many years of experience in film and video production and editing.
- Holds a BSc and PhD in Astrophysics.
Christina
Background & Experiance
- Advanced and Level 1 Complex Flight Reviewer with a track record of helping students build the confidence to pass their reviews.
- Works hands-on in the agricultural drone industry, with exposure to emerging applications like precision spraying.
- Regularly educates pilots and showcases agricultural drones at live demonstrations.
- Genuinely passionate about RPAS technology and where it is headed across different industries.
- Brings a practical, real-world perspective to every session.
Coleton
Background & Experiance
- 11+ years of experience as a drone operator
- Specializes in geospatial education and remote sensing applications
- Deeply involved in the commercial drone industry, helping organizations adopt advanced aerial survey technologies for mapping, inspection, and analysis
- An expert in LiDAR, ground-based laser scanning, and 3D data capture
- Hands-on experience in GNSS and bathymetric solutions
- Passionate about bridging the gap between technology and practical field use, empowering teams through education, workflow optimization, and innovative data collection strategies
Dave
Background & Experiance
- 21 years with the RCAF CF-18/Hawk/CT114 & T6.
- 5 years contracted with QEAF & RSAF.
- 20+ years of instructional experience.
- Specialized in coordination & integration of Military RPAS.
Phil
Background & Experiance
- 25+ years in commercial aviation, and more than a decade of hands-on drone piloting experience
- Transport Canada certified with a perfect flight safety record
- Expert in Project Monitoring, Photogrammetry & Land Surveys, 3D Mapping, Time-Lapse Video Production, and custom aerial media solutions
Sheldon
Background & Experiance
- 6 years of drone flying experience (recreational & professional).
- Volunteer firefighter in New Brunswick, utilizing drones for emergency response.
- Applied drones in high-stress, safety-critical environments.
- Experienced in aerial risk assessment, flight planning, and real-time decision-making.
- Brings practical, real-world drone operations directly to the classroom.
Stephen
Background & Experiance
- Training Captain with a major airline, conducting line-indoctrination training for pilots new to the A320.
- Operated a wide range of transport category aircraft, including the Dash 8 (100/300), CRJ (100/200/900), Embraer (175/190), B767-300, A330-300, and the A320 family of aircraft.
- Former Professor of Human Factors & Risk Management, Fanshawe College.
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Join a FREE live seminar or workshop at RPAS Centre and gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in BVLOS operations, pass your Transport Canada flight review, and launch your drone career.
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