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This comprehensive course offers foundational knowledge for UAS operations in both public safety and conservation. Students will learn FAA regulations, basic flight skills, and operational safety. The course emphasizes drone use in search and rescue, law enforcement, wildlife monitoring, and environmental surveys, making it ideal for those seeking cross-disciplinary applications.

Learn the essentials of creating and managing a UAS program from the ground up. This course covers everything from drafting policies and procedures to budgeting for equipment, training pilots, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Ideal for agencies looking to integrate UAS capabilities into their operations.

This course is designed to help new supervisors oversee UAS teams. Topics include managing pilot schedules, ensuring equipment maintenance, overseeing data collection and storage, and ensuring FAA compliance. The course also provides tips for leading UAS operations during high-pressure situations.

This course certifies participants to serve as proctors for the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) UAS Standard Test Methods. The NIST tests are designed to evaluate the performance and capabilities of aerial drones used in public safety, search and rescue, and other critical operations. Participants will learn how to administer, evaluate, and score UAS performance based on standardized testing methods, including tests for altitude control, positioning accuracy, obstacle avoidance, and operator skills. The course covers the technical requirements of the NIST UAS tests, safety protocols, and guidelines for ensuring consistency and accuracy in testing. This certification is essential for agencies seeking to evaluate UAS operator proficiency and drone capabilities in a controlled and standardized environment.

For Public Safety UAS Professionals, this class focuses on aerial photography videography techniques tailored for public safety and conservation missions. Students will learn to capture high-quality images and video for crime scene documentation, environmental monitoring, and incident reporting, with hands-on instruction in camera settings, flight angles, and data processing.

This comprehensive course offers foundationaThis class trains participants to serve as the "Air Boss," overseeing multi-drone operations during complex incidents such as large-scale emergencies or public events. Learn coordination techniques, real-time communication, flight pattern management, and deconfliction strategies to safely manage multiple UAS in the air.l knowledge for UAS operations in both public safety and conservation. Students will learn FAA regulations, basic flight skills, and operational safety. The course emphasizes drone use in search and rescue, law enforcement, wildlife monitoring, and environmental surveys, making it ideal for those seeking cross-disciplinary applications.

Explore the growing threat of unauthorized or malicious drone activity in public safety environments. This course teaches detection methods, countermeasures, and legal considerations for counter-UAS tactics. Practical exercises demonstrate how to detect and mitigate UAS threats during public events or sensitive operations.

This specialized course covers the use of thermal imaging technology in UAS operations. Learn how to utilize thermal cameras for night operations, search and rescue missions, fire assessment, and locating suspects in low-visibility environments. Hands-on practice with thermal-equipped drones is included.

Expand your flight capabilities with nighttime UAS operations. This course focuses on techniques for operating drones in low-light environments, including regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and advanced navigation skills. You'll also learn about specialized equipment for night flights, such as thermal cameras and lighting.

Focus on using UAS in high-stakes tactical environments, both exterior and interior operations. This course teaches law enforcement personnel how to deploy drones in building clearances, perimeter sweeps, and active shooter situations. Key topics include situational awareness, communication, and integrating UAS with ground teams.

This advanced course incorporates live-fire scenarios, training public safety UAS pilots to work seamlessly with tactical teams during active operations. Covering both interior and exterior environments, the course emphasizes real-time communication, coordination, and aerial support under fire.

Learn to leverage UAS for critical package delivery, including medical supplies and communication devices. This course covers payload management, delivery accuracy, and FAA regulations, with practical demonstrations for delivering essential materials to remote or hard-to-access areas.

This class teaches how to integrate UAS with K9 units, enhancing search capabilities for suspects or missing persons. Learn how drones can assist in wide-area searches, provide aerial overwatch for K9 teams, and relay real-time video and data during high-stakes operations.

This course expands on search and rescue operations with UAS, teaching pilots how to navigate difficult terrains, locate missing persons, and relay real-time data to ground teams. Thermal imaging, wide-area searches, and coordination with other public safety units are covered in detail.

This specialized course focuses on using drones to assist police marksmen in high-risk situations. Learn how to utilize UAS for target acquisition, situational awareness, and post-operation reviews. Safety protocols and communication strategies for integrating UAS into precision operations are also included.

Urban fire operations present unique challenges. This course teaches UAS pilots how to assist firefighters in assessing structural fires, identifying hotspots, and providing real-time situational awareness. Drone integration into incident command and coordination with firefighting crews is emphasized.

Wildland fires require fast and efficient situational awareness. This course covers UAS applications in wildland fire detection, containment, and post-fire assessment. Learn flight techniques for monitoring large fire zones, utilizing thermal imaging, and supporting fire suppression efforts.

Gain the skills needed to safely deploy UAS in HazMat situations. This course focuses on using drones to assess hazardous environments, monitor chemical spills, and provide remote data collection. Safety protocols, equipment considerations, and integration with HazMat teams are covered.

This course teaches UAS applications for managing and overseeing large, planned events such as concerts, festivals, and parades. Learn how drones can be used for crowd control, perimeter security, and real-time event monitoring to ensure public safety.

The visual observer plays a critical role in UAS operations. This course trains team members to assist pilots with safety protocols, situational awareness, and communication. It also emphasizes team coordination, best practices for observing flight operations, and FAA compliance.

This course is designed to teach UAS professionals how to conduct safe and efficient inspections of critical infrastructure, including bridges, power lines, pipelines, and other industrial assets. Participants will learn how to plan and execute drone flights to capture detailed aerial imagery and video for assessing structural integrity, identifying potential hazards, and documenting maintenance needs. Key topics include regulatory compliance, flight safety near infrastructure, sensor selection (e.g., thermal and high-resolution cameras), and data analysis techniques. The course combines classroom instruction with hands-on flight training, providing practical skills for inspecting complex structures while minimizing risk.

This class focuses on integrating UAS technology with the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) to enhance team communication and operational efficiency. Students will learn how to transmit live video, share geospatial information, and improve team situational awareness through seamless UAS-ATAK integration. This course is crucial for those working in highly coordinated public safety operations, such as SWAT or joint incident command.