UAS Crime & Accident Scene Mapping Basic 2/05/25
The RTC @ the Fountain Valley Campus - Orange County, California
California POST Certified :: Certification Number: 1287-20188
Course Summary
Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for scene documentation has emerged as an extremely accurate and efficient tool for public safety. It is remarkable to consider how quickly scenes can be preserved. Proper use of this technology has truly improved the level of service provided to the public.
Students will:
- Select equipment and software needed
- Apply proper settings and techniques for photography and videography
- Demonstrate scene mapping in various lighting conditions
- Demonstrate proper scene lighting
- Prepare courtroom media
- Prepare for expert courtroom testimony
Course Information
Course Length: 3 days (24 hours total)
Max Class Size: 15 Students
Equipment: All training equipment is provided by the RTC
Recommended Prerequisite: The RTC 48-hour UAS Operators Course, or 32-hour Basic Pilots Course, or equivalent flight training
Student Requirements: FAA 107 License
Technical Level: Intermediate UAS Operators
Recommended For: Criminalists, Accident Investigators, Detectives, UAS Operators
Notes: Start time for Day-2 will be adjusted to allow for nighttime scene lighting and mapping
Venue Information
The Regional Training Center @ Fountain Valley
7595 Mt Herrmann St., Fountain Valley CA 92708
The Regional Training Center operates out of a secured facility. Please bring a photo ID with you to your first day of class, as you will be required to undergo a simple background check to comply with I.T.A.R. regulations. Please park in the area indicated below. Checkin time on the first day of class is 0730 hours, the doors will be locked until then.
**Special Note** The facility is large industrial warehouse for ISC or Interconnect Solutions Company. Go to the front entrance of the facility (where the flagpoles are). Once in the lobby, make an immediate left and proceed up the stairs. The classroom is located at the top of the steps and immediately to your left.**
Please do not park in the “NO PARKING” areas listed on the map (guest parking and the first two rows closest to the facility) as it is reserved for ISC employees…
Contract Hotels:
Sonesta ES Suites
17550 Brookhurst Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 965-8000
Studio king suite – $120 +taxes per night.
This king studio suite provides ample space with one king bed and a full-size sofa bed. The living area features a flat-screen television with premium movie channels and a work desk. The kitchen includes a full-sized refrigerator, stovetop, microwave oven, dishwasher, pots and pans, utensils, plates, and glasses. The hotel provides a complimentary full breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking for one vehicle. Additional amenities include onsite laundry facilities, a fitness center, a heated pool/spa, a basketball court, and a fire pit with a grill and outdoor dining area.
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Ayres Hotel, Fountain Valley
17550 Brookhurst Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 861-5170
King studio suite – $139 +taxes per night.
(June – August Rates $175+ per night for Double Queen)
Our King Studio Suite features One King Bed and a full size sofa bed to accommodate extra guests. Guestrooms include a micro kitchen with a mini-refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker. Amenities include 42″ flat screen TV, iHome clock/alarm, executive desk with ergonomic chair, and sitting area. Our bathrooms feature a tub/shower combination with separate vanity. Overnight guests enjoy a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, internet, and parking.
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