Drone Operations for Public Safety 4-Day
Description
Drones/UASs are an amazing law enforcement tool, and they are increasingly being utilized to great effect. Current FAA rules authorize public agencies and pilots to “self-certify” under the statutory requirements for public aircraft. However, UAS operations must still be flown in accordance with all FAA rules pertaining to UASs, and under a Certificate of Authorization (COA) for flight. These public
agency requirements are not taught to commercially/privately licensed UAS pilots. A failure to abide by these FAA rules, and all federal and state laws could place your agency in legal jeopardy!
This course will be taught by a seasoned, licensed, law enforcement UAS pilot with years of practical public agency experience. The instructor will provide your agency with information regarding the latest laws, rules, and regulations, and will assist you in building a professionally trained, certified, and well-managed public agency drone program.
- Classroom session will provide information on the following:
Federal Regulations and Laws
The Federal Aviation Administration
Certificate of Authorization (COA) Development
Drone Registration and Markings
Airspace
Coordination with Air Traffic Control
Drone Software Restrictions
Federal, State and Case Law Pertaining to Drone Use
Pre-Flight, Flight, and Post-Flight Rules and Procedures
Your Agency’s Program
Finding a Drone for YOUR Organization
Law Enforcement Best Practices
Agency Drone Policy
Training Requirements
Inspections and Maintenance
Battery Disposal
Flight Crew Considerations
Safety Management System
Communications Architecture
flight school will provide:
Basic Flight Training - Familiarization with controls and functions
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Basic UAS Course
Search and rescue techniques practical application
Emergency procedures practical application
Night flights and use of Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) practical application.