LEARN TO FLY DRONES
Aerial Photography
Our Aerial Drone Photography gives youth ages 12–30 the opportunity to learn how to safely fly and operate drones while developing practical aerial photography and video skills. Through hands-on training, participants gain real-world experience and earn volunteer hours while building skills they can continue to use in future projects. Eligible pathways also lead to drone certification.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
What you need to get started.
Complete all required safety orientation and pathway-specific training.
Follow instructor direction and all applicable federal, provincial, municipal, park, privacy, and property rules.
Provide parent or guardian consent when required.
Attend scheduled training sessions in approved community-park or program locations.
OUR EQUIPMENT · REAL EXPERIENCE
Meet the Training Fleet
Foundations
Lightweight equipment for learning basic controls, safe handling, orientation, and confidence-building exercises.
Aerial Media
Compact camera-drone equipment for supervised photography, videography, composition, and storytelling activities.
Advanced Pathway
More capable equipment for advanced planning, operational training, and supervised aerial-media techniques.
LEARN · WATCH · GET INSPIRED
See Drones in Action.
Explore curated videos from trusted manufacturers and aviation-safety organizations.
These resources supplement instructor-led training and do not replace required orientation or supervision.
Aerial Drone Photography
DJI Air 3S | Chase The View
The Giant in Your Pocket｜ DJI Mini 5 Pro
One Drone. Infinite Vistas. | Mavic 4 Pro Cinematic Landscape Adventure
DRONE TRAINING PROGRAM
Choose your training pathway
Progress from safe-flight foundations to certification preparation
Self-paced training (Google Classroom)
Drone Safety & Regulations
Equipment Orientation
Hands-on training & practice
Practice Skills & Flight Exercises
Knowledge Exam
Hands-on Exam
Volunteer Hours
Certification Pathway
AGES 12+
INTRODUCTION
Meet the Training Fleet
5 hours
AGES 14+
BASICS
Basic Pilot Pathway
10 hours
AGES 16+
ADVANCED
Advanced Operations Pathway
10 hours
YRES provides training and preparation. Transport Canada issues Basic and Advanced pilot certificates after candidates complete the applicable federal requirements
YRES provides training and preparation. Transport Canada issues Basic and Advanced pilot certificates after candidates complete the applicable federal requirements