Challenger Drones was founded in 2022, headed up by Chief Instructor Bryan Quickmire.
Combined with an in-depth knowledge of RPAS rules and operations, Bryan brings
decades of experience as a pilot and instructor in multiple facets of manned aviation.

This blended background produces graduates better equipped for real-world air traffic
management, aeronautical hazard identification, and safety-focused decision-making.

Bryan holds the highest drone certifications in Canada and the United States:
Transport Canada RPAS Advanced Operations Pilot Certificate
endorsed with the Advanced Flight Reviewer rating, and
FAA Part 107 sUAS Remote Pilot Certificate for Commercial Operations.
He is an Authorized Examiner for the Radio Operator Certificate - Aeronautical.

Bryan specializes in training and flight reviews for individuals and enterprises.
Affiliated with leading Transport Canada compliant RPAS schools nation-wide,
Challenger Drones brings industry-best standards to training and certification.

Challenger Drones is located near Barrie, Ontario on beautiful Georgian Bay,
easily accessible, surrounded by uncluttered roads and uncomplicated airspace.

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Bryan volunteers with the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA).
He has flown on RCAF C-130 Hercules aircraft as a Spotter on actual missions.

He is Team Lead for the South Central Ontario RPAS Search & Rescue Unit
and an Advanced Flight Reviewer for the CASARA National SAR School.

The all-weather SAR drones have sophisticated autonomous capabilities and include Thermal, Wide, Zoom and FPV cameras plus Laser Rangefinder, Searchlight, Loudhailer.

Bryan is a Certified SAR RPAS Pilot / Instructor using these latest drone technologies.
He trains CASARA team members in Beyond Visual Line Of Sight operations and in
the new Extended Visual Line of Sight operations created in the 2025 regulations.

Flight instructors experienced in manned aviation who have transitioned to RPAS training
produce well-rounded and safety-focused graduates better equipped to integrate
their RPAS operations into the grand scheme of total air traffic management.

Bryan earned his wings in the Royal Canadian Air Cadets and went on to
acquire a commercial licence with multi-engine and instrument ratings,
an aerobatic instructor rating, plus glider and ultralight instructor ratings.

He has logged some 5,000 hours as PIC of more than 60 types of aircraft.

Enhancements in autonomous operations are now being overtaken by extensive AI
integration for planning and executing missions. However, AI doesn't eliminate human
overwatch, it becomes ever more critical making initial and recurrent training essential.

The rate of change in RPAS technology, regulations and applications far exceeds that of
manned aviation. From consumer hobbyists to commercial enterprises and public safety
organizations the growth in capabilities over just the last four years has been staggering.

This rate of change is ever accelerating as is the complexity of the environment and the
number of objects in the air at any time. The safe integration of remotely piloted aircraft into
the broad spectrum of manned aviation is critical to avoid future restrictive regulations.