Created and taught by personnel from the most experienced DFR program in the United States, this course will equip students with the knowledge and skills to successfully implement and maintain a (UAV or drone as a first responder) DFR Program. Students are led through the entire process of standing up a DFR program.

Students will:

• Identify the needed equipment, software, and organizational infrastructure
• Explain deployment standards and response triage
• Explain FAA regulations and demonstrate the ability to apply for Public Use Certificates of Authorization and waivers under Part 107
• Identify best practices for policies and procedures
• Apply organizational transparency & community engagement strategies
• Demonstrate the ability to create or modify a DFR safety management system
• Demonstrate the ability to create or modify a DFR maintenance program
• Explain DFR operations and limitations
• Create or modify a DFR training program