Drone Operations for Public Agencies 4-Day

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.