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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

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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