Rpas Advanced Practice Test
Free · 140 Questions.

Question 1

What is the maximum permissible altitude for small RPAS (sRPAS) operations in uncontrolled airspace in Canada without an SFOC?

• A. 1,000 feet AGL, under standard regulatory procedures.
• B. 400 feet (122 metres) Above Ground Level (AGL), following safety rules.
• C. 500 feet AGL, as required by official regulations, as required by law.
• D. 300 feet AGL, under established operating protocols.

Explanation: Under CARs 901.25, a pilot shall not operate a remotely piloted aircraft system at an altitude of 400 feet AGL or higher unless authorized by a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) or specific exception.

Question 2

To conduct an advanced RPAS operation within Class C, D, or E controlled airspace, what authorization is required?

• A. A municipal drone permit from the local city council, under established provincial operating and compliance protocols.
• B. An RPAS Flight Authorization issued by NAV CANADA (e.g. via NAV Drone) and an Advanced Pilot Certificate.
• C. A verbal radio call on 121.5 MHz only, following standard statutory compliance and regulatory procedures.
• D. No authorization is needed if flying under 100 feet AGL, following standard statutory rules.

Explanation: Under CARs 901.71, operating in controlled airspace requires an Advanced Pilot Certificate and a formal RPAS Flight Authorization issued by NAV CANADA.

Question 3

What is the minimum distance an RPAS pilot must maintain from the centre of any certified airport or military aerodrome unless operating under an established procedure?

• A. 3 nautical miles (5.6 km).
• B. 500 metres, under official standards.
• C. 5 nautical miles (9.3 km).
• D. 1 nautical mile (1.9 km), under standard rules.

Explanation: Under CARs 901.47, no pilot shall operate an RPAS within 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) of the centre of an airport or military aerodrome without established coordination.

Question 4

What is the minimum distance an RPAS pilot must maintain from a certified heliport or water aerodrome used exclusively by helicopters?

• A. 1 nautical mile (1.9 km), under official standards.
• B. 500 metres, as required by law.
• C. 2 nautical miles (3.7 km), under official standards.
• D. 3 nautical miles (5.6 km), as required by code.

Explanation: Under CARs 901.47, the minimum distance from a certified heliport or water aerodrome used for helicopter operations is 1 nautical mile (1.85 km).

Question 5

What weight category is governed by CARs Part IX small RPAS regulations?

• A. Any unmanned aircraft regardless of weight, following standard statutory rules.
• B. Drones weighing over 25 kg up to 150 kg, pursuant to provincial guidelines, in compliance with law.
• C. Drones under 250 grams only, under established provincial operating and compliance protocols.
• D. Drones with a Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) of 250 grams up to and including 25 kg.

Explanation: CARs Part IX applies specifically to remotely piloted aircraft systems having a maximum takeoff weight of 250 g (0.55 lbs) up to and including 25 kg (55 lbs).