Drone Basic Exam (RPAS) exam simulator
A new random set of questions every time, in the test format, with no hints until you submit.
- No sign-up
- Every answer explained
- Independent · not a government site
- 35 questions
- 90 min
- Pass mark 23/35
Before you start
- Questions
- 35, drawn at random from 154
- Time limit
- 90 minutes
- To pass
- 23 correct out of 35
How the simulator works
- Every attempt draws a new random set, so a retake is never the same test.
- No explanations or right answers appear until you submit.
- Move freely between questions, change answers and flag any you want to check again.
- When the time runs out, your test is submitted automatically.
- Keyboard: 1–4 or A–D to answer, ← → to move, F to flag.
Find a quiet spot. If you leave the page during the test, you will be asked to confirm.
Your last attempts
Your last five results will appear here. They are saved on this device only.
What the real test is like
Number of questions
35 multiple-choice questions
Transport Canada — Small Basic ExamTime limit
90 minutes; unanswered questions count as wrong when time runs out
Transport Canada — Small Basic ExamPass mark
65% or higher (23 of 35)
TP 15263 (4th ed., 03/2025); CAR Standard 921.01Minimum age
14 or older for the exam and the basic certificate
CARs 901.55; Transport Canada — Small Basic ExamFee
$10.17 per attempt (April 2026–March 2027, adjusted each April); certificate included
Transport Canada — service fee SVC-202990 shown on the exam pageRetakes
Unlimited attempts; wait 24 hours after a failed exam
CARs 901.59; Transport Canada — Small Basic ExamWhere to take it
Online through the Drone Management Portal, in English or French
TP 15263 — General RPAS exam informationCertificate validity
Does not expire; you must meet the 24-month recency requirement to fly
Transport Canada — Keep your drone pilot skills up to dateWhat basic allows
Small drones in VLOS, uncontrolled airspace, 30 m from bystanders, 3 NM from airports, 1 NM from heliports
Transport Canada — Basic operations
FAQ
Exam simulator FAQ
How is the simulator different from the mock exams?
Each mock exam is a fixed set of questions, so you can repeat it and compare scores. The simulator draws a new random set of 35 questions from our 154-question bank every time, in the same format, with no site menus, ads or hints on screen.
Are these the real Drone Basic Exam (RPAS) test questions?
No. Every question is original and written from the official study guide, and each answer names the section it comes from. This is a practice simulation, not the official test, and it is not affiliated with the official test provider (Transport Canada, Civil Aviation (Drone Safety)).
What happens when the time runs out?
You get 90 minutes. A warning appears with 5 minutes and with 1 minute left, and screen readers announce it. At zero, the test is submitted and marked automatically, and unanswered questions count as wrong.
How is the simulation marked?
You need 23/35 to pass. After you submit, you see your score by section and by topic, then every question with your answer, the right answer and an explanation.
Can I go back and change my answers?
Yes. Until you submit, you can move between questions, change any answer and flag questions to check again. The question map shows which ones are answered, flagged or still empty. The official test may work differently, so check with the official test provider (Transport Canada, Civil Aviation (Drone Safety)).
Keep practising
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