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UAS Course Hosting Requirements:

Advanced Fire Operators Course

Advanced Operators Course

ATAK for UAS Operations

Avata Tactical Operators Course

Basic Operators Course

Counter-Drone Measures

Crowd Management

Crime & Accident Scene Mapping (Basic & Advanced)

Drone as First Responder (DFR)

FAA Part 107 Ground School

Indoor Tactical Course

Loki Mk2 Tactical Drone Course

Managers Course

Nighttime Operators Course

NIST Train-the-Trainer Course

Operators Course

Recurrent Pilot Training

Visual Observer Course

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UAS Advanced Fire Operators Course

The course consists of three days of use-case studies and intensive scenario-based, hands-on, with precision flight training designed to increase piloting skills and to provide students with the ability to operate in all sUAS environments. Students will be exposed to the equipment, tools, and techniques necessary to make their sUAS program fulfill the desired mission sets.

Venue Requirements:

  • Classroom large enough to accommodate students in groups of five, non-traditional classroom setup (recommended round tables)
  • Internet Access
  • Podium (If available, not required)
  • Audio, projector & screen or equivalent flatscreen TV system for presentations
  • Securable room for equipment storage and charging 250-350 square feet (must have access to power)
  • Cleared airspace, minimum 100-foot ceiling
  • Outdoor flying area
    • Three flight zones approximately the size of a tennis or basketball court, one for each group or a cleared area approximately the size of a football field.
    • Flat unobstructed area clear of trees and overhead power lines/obstacles

UAS Advanced Operators Course

The class consists of three days of intensive scenario-based, hands-on, and precision flight training designed to increase piloting skills and to provide students with the ability to operate in all UAS environments. Students will be exposed to the equipment, tools, and techniques necessary to make their UAS program fulfill the desired mission sets.

Venue Requirements:

  • Classroom large enough to accommodate students in groups of five, non-traditional classroom setup (recommended round tables)
  • Internet Access
  • Podium (If available, not required)
  • Audio, projector & screen or equivalent flatscreen TV system for presentations
  • Securable room for equipment storage and charging 250-350 square feet (must have access to power)
  • Cleared airspace, minimum 100-foot ceiling
  • Outdoor flying area
    • Three flight zones approximately the size of a tennis or basketball court, one for each group or a cleared area approximately the size of a football field.
    • Flat unobstructed area clear of trees and overhead power lines/obstacles
  • Indoor flying area
    • Multi-room structure with hallways for suspect searches
    • Miscellaneous large/bulky items to simulate furniture or items typically located in a home or office
    • If possible, a larger indoor space, approximately half the size of a tennis court used for team flying drills.

ATAK for UAS Operations

ATAK for UAS Operations was explicitly structured to engage learners of varying expertise, from beginners to seasoned users. The first day serves as an intensive ATAK orientation, laying the groundwork for integrating UAS into your ATAK skill set. This approach ensures all participants, regardless of their starting point, gain the proficiency needed to apply ATAK confidently in their UAS operations.

Venue Requirements:

  • Classroom large enough to accommodate students in groups of five, non-traditional classroom setup (recommended round tables)
  • Internet Access
  • Podium (If available, not required)
  • Audio, projector & screen or equivalent flatscreen TV system for presentations
  • Securable room for equipment storage and charging 150-250 square feet (must have access to power) with 1-2 square banquet tables for equipment
  • Cleared airspace, minimum 100-foot ceiling
  • Outdoor flying area
    • Three flight zones approximately the size of a tennis or basketball court, one for each group or a cleared area approximately the size of a football field.
    • Flat unobstructed area clear of trees and overhead power lines/obstacles

Avata Tactical Operators Course

Students learn insights, tips, and tricks for operating in GPS-denied environments and will use multiple control methods, including the DJI FPV handheld remote controller, DJI RC Motion Controller, FPV goggles, and remote screens to fly in lit and no-light environments.

Venue Requirements:

  • Classroom large enough to accommodate three groups of five students per table (recommended 6’ round tables) (15 students maximum)
  • One six-foot standard rectangle banquet style table with three chairs for instructors (located in the back of the room)
  • One six-foot standard rectangle banquet style table (located in the front of the classroom)
  • Internet Access
  • Podium (If available, not required)
  • Audio, projector & screen or equivalent flatscreen TV system for presentations
  • Securable room for equipment storage and charging 250-350 square feet (must have access to power) with 1-2 square banquet tables for equipment
  • Cleared airspace, minimum 100-foot ceiling
  • indoor flying area
    • Indoor flying area should mirror realistic mission scenarios including multiple rooms for searching, multiple levels and staircases.
    • Large indoor room (gymnasium, room with high ceilings, large classroom).
  • Outdoor flying area-
    • Outdoor minimum airspace ceiling of at least 100 ft AGL.
    • Confined space (rubble pile, Connex box buildings, fire rescue training center)

UAS Basic Pilots Course

The UAS Basic Pilots Course is 32 hours of instruction designed specifically and ONLY for agencies with an established UAS program, flying missions with protocols, and a comprehensive policy in place. The curriculum focuses on piloting skills and training in UAS safety and general UAS program operations. Training begins online with FAA Part 107 test preparation culminating with an in-class test review and test scheduling assistance.  Each student will receive a minimum of 8 hours of flight training as a member of a UAS deployment team and log at least 3 hours of actual flight time.

Venue Requirements:

  • Classroom large enough to accommodate students in groups of five, non-traditional classroom setup (recommended round tables)
  • Internet Access
  • Podium (If available, not required)
  • Audio, projector & screen or equivalent flatscreen TV system for presentations
  • Securable room for equipment storage and charging 250-350 square feet (must have access to power)
  • Cleared airspace, minimum 100-foot ceiling
  • Outdoor flying area
    • Five flight zones approximately the size of a tennis or basketball court, one for each group or a cleared area approximately the size of a football field.
    • Flat unobstructed area clear of trees and overhead power lines/obstacles
  • If possible, an indoor flying area approximately the size of a gymnasium is a good backup for inclement weather such as rain and high wind.

Counter-Drone Measures

DHS/FEMA has determined that threats from unmanned aircraft systems is a national priority and should be addressed by allocating specific percentages of SHSP and UASI funds. These low-cost, high-tech, and easily weaponized aerial vehicles can cause terror just about anywhere. This 2-day course provides students with the latest technology and “boots and the ground” tactics to prevent and respond to a drone attack.

Venue Requirements:

  • Classroom large enough to accommodate students in groups of five, non-traditional classroom setup (recommended round tables)
  • Internet Access
  • Podium (If available, not required)
  • Audio, projector & screen or equivalent flatscreen TV system for presentations
  • Outdoor flying area, Demonstration & Testing Area
    • Cleared airspace, minimum 100-foot ceiling
    • Flat unobstructed area clear of trees and overhead power lines/obstacles

Crowd Management

This one-day course, developed by crowd management experts and UAS managers, equips attendees with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to integrate Unmanned Aircraft Systems into crowd management effectively.

Venue Requirements:

  • Classroom large enough to accommodate students in groups of five, non-traditional classroom setup (recommended round tables)
  • Internet Access
  • Audio, projector & screen or equivalent flatscreen TV system for presentations
  • Securable room for equipment storage and charging 250-350 square feet (must have access to power)
  • Class G airspace (or otherwise permissible to fly at night) with minimum 200-foot ceiling
  • Outdoor flying area
    • Approximately the size of a football field
    • Ability/space to simulate an automobile accident
    • Flat unobstructed area clear of trees and overhead power lines/obstacles
    • Preferable if there is a small structure, storage shed, office or house

Crime & Accident Scene Mapping (Basic & Advanced)

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 that scenes can be preserved forever if seen with the naked eye, enhanced magnification, thermal imagery, or with Lidar.  Proper use of this technology has truly improved the level of service provided to the public.

Venue Requirements:

  • Classroom large enough to accommodate students in groups of five, non-traditional classroom setup (recommended round tables)
  • Internet Access
  • Audio, projector & screen or equivalent flatscreen TV system for presentations
  • Securable room for equipment storage and charging 250-350 square feet (must have access to power)
  • Class G airspace (or otherwise permissible to fly at night) with minimum 200-foot ceiling
  • Outdoor flying area
    • Approximately the size of a football field
    • Ability/space to simulate an automobile accident
    • Flat unobstructed area clear of trees and overhead power lines/obstacles
    • Preferable if there is a small structure, storage shed, office or house

Drone as First Responder (DFR)

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 (UAS or Drone as First Responder) DFR Program. Students are led through the entire process of standing up a DFR program.

Venue Requirements:

  • Classroom large enough to accommodate students in groups of five, non-traditional classroom setup (recommended round tables)
  • Internet Access
  • Podium (If available, not required)
  • Audio, projector & screen or equivalent flatscreen TV system for presentations
  • Outdoor flying area for Demonstration & Testing
    • Cleared airspace, minimum 200-foot ceiling
    • Flat unobstructed area clear of trees and overhead power lines/obstacles

FAA Part 107 Ground School

The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Aeronautical Knowledge Test for the Remote Pilot Airman Certificate is required to fly an unmanned aerial vehicle commercially (including public service).  This is particularly important for mutual aid use beyond jurisdictional boundaries. This online course contains all the material tested for the 107 pilot’s license. 

Venue Requirements:

  • Classroom large enough to accommodate students in groups of five, non-traditional classroom setup (recommended round tables)
  • Internet Access
  • Podium (If available, not required)
  • Audio, projector & screen or equivalent flatscreen TV system for presentations

Indoor Tactical Course

This hands-on course was created to provide public safety personnel with the knowledge and skills to operate UAVs and ground robots in direct support of tactical and technical operations indoors and confined spaces.  Students will fly precision exercises and in reality-based scenario training using multiple aircraft types, infrared, thermal, and self-illumination views. Students leave operationally ready with a deep understanding of UAS applications and capabilities.

Venue Requirements:

  • Classroom large enough to accommodate students in groups of five, non-traditional classroom setup (recommended round tables)
  • Internet Access
  • Podium (If available, not required)
  • Audio, projector & screen or equivalent flatscreen TV system for presentations
  • Securable room for equipment storage and charging 250-350 square feet (must have access to power)
  • Cleared airspace, minimum 100-foot ceiling
  • Outdoor flying area
    • four flight zones approximately the size of a tennis or basketball court, one for each group or a cleared area approximately the size of a football field.
    • Flat unobstructed area clear of trees and overhead power lines/obstacles
    • Ability to drive a vehicle in the space for mobile exercises
  • Indoor flying area
    • At least two multi-room structures with hallways for suspect searches
    • Miscellaneous large/bulky items to simulate furniture or items typically located in a home or office
    • If possible, a larger indoor space, approximately half the size of a tennis court used for team flying drills.

Loki Mk2 Tactical drone Course

This two-day course was specifically designed for the operational use of the LOKI 2 Tactical UAV.  The RTC with Sky-Hero developed this comprehensive scenario-based, hands-on training to increase aircraft effectiveness and maintain operational function during critical events.

Venue Requirements:

  • Classroom large enough to accommodate students in groups of five, non-traditional classroom setup (recommended round tables)
  • Internet Access
  • Podium (If available, not required)
  • Audio, projector & screen or equivalent flatscreen TV system for presentations
  • Securable room for equipment storage and charging 250-350 square feet (must have access to power)
  • Cleared airspace, minimum 100-foot ceiling
  • Outdoor flying area
    • four flight zones approximately the size of a tennis or basketball court, one for each group or a cleared area approximately the size of a football field.
    • Flat unobstructed area clear of trees and overhead power lines/obstacles
    • Ability to drive a vehicle in the space for mobile exercises
  • Indoor flying area
    • At least two multi-room structures with hallways for suspect searches
    • Miscellaneous large/bulky items to simulate furniture or items typically located in a home or office
    • If possible, a larger indoor space, approximately half the size of a tennis court used for team flying drills.

Managers Course

This life-saving technology provides tremendous opportunities to enhance public safety. However, operating in the dynamic realm of the National Air Space (NAS) can be challenging. Executives and decision-makers must carefully evaluate the implementation of UAS programs from a 360° perspective that analyzes priorities and constraints and considers all current and potential future stakeholders.

Venue Requirements:

  • Classroom large enough to accommodate students in groups of five, non-traditional classroom setup (recommended round tables), however a standard classroom setup is acceptable
  • Internet Access
  • Podium (If available, not required)
  • Audio, projector & screen or equivalent flatscreen TV system for presentations

Nighttime Operators Course

In this course, students identify night visual illusions and the physiological degradation occurring in darkness, then develop mitigating strategies. Students use state-of-the-art equipment to perform nighttime UAS operations couched in reality-based public safety mission sets. 

Venue Requirements:

  • Classroom large enough to accommodate students in groups of five, non-traditional classroom setup (recommended round tables)
  • Internet Access
  • Podium (If available, not required)
  • Audio, projector & screen or equivalent flatscreen TV system for presentations
  • Securable room for equipment storage and charging 250-350 square feet (must have access to power)
  • Class G airspace (or otherwise permissible to fly at night) with minimum 200-foot ceiling
  • Outdoor flying area
    • Three flight zones approximately the size of a tennis or basketball court, one for each group or a cleared area approximately the size of a football field.
    • Flat unobstructed area clear of trees and overhead power lines/obstacles

NIST Train-the-Trainer Course

The Regional Training Center, utilizing the National Institute of Standards and Technology Aerial Test Methods, is honored to provide a Train-the-Trainer course for the NIST Level 3 Open, Level 4 Obstructed, and Level 5 Confined Test Methods for Small UAS.

Venue Requirements:

  • Classroom large enough to accommodate students in groups of five, non-traditional classroom setup (recommended round tables)
  • Internet Access
  • Podium (If available, not required)
  • Audio, projector & screen or equivalent flatscreen TV system for presentations
  • Securable room for equipment storage and charging 250-350 square feet (must have access to power)
  • Class G airspace (or otherwise permissible to fly at night) with minimum 200-foot ceiling
  • Outdoor flying area
    • Three flight zones approximately the size of a tennis or basketball court, one for each group or a cleared area approximately the size of a football field.
    • Flat unobstructed area clear of trees and overhead power lines/obstacles
  • Miter saw, hand saw & multiple screw guns
  • Additional personnel will be required from the host agency to assist in the assembly and setup of the training apparatus.

Operators Course

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operators Course is 48 hours of instruction designed to provide organizations with skilled pilots with the depth of understanding necessary to safely operate in, maintain, or create an aviation program based on unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms.  Training begins online with FAA Part 107 test preparation culminating with an in-class test review and test scheduling assistance. 

Venue Requirements:

  • Classroom large enough to accommodate students in groups of five, non-traditional classroom setup (recommended round tables)
  • Internet Access
  • Podium (If available, not required)
  • Audio, projector & screen or equivalent flatscreen TV system for presentations
  • Securable room for equipment storage and charging 250-350 square feet (must have access to power)
  • Cleared airspace, minimum 100-foot ceiling
  • Outdoor flying area
    • Five flight zones approximately the size of a tennis or basketball court, one for each group or a cleared area approximately the size of a football field.
    • Flat unobstructed area clear of trees and overhead power lines/obstacles
  • If possible, an indoor flying area approximately the size of a gymnasium is a good backup for inclement weather such as rain and high wind.

Recurrent Pilot Training

The UAS Recurrent Pilot Training course was designed to maintain competency and currency for pilots operating under a COA and/or Part 107 in established programs.  Attendees learn new and pending FAA regulations, law changes, and relevant case law. Flight training is conducted on agency-specific UAV platforms, and students learn how to maximize their flight management software and UAV software settings.  Students will complete the objective National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Aerial Test, level 3 Open and level 4 Obstructed course.

Venue Requirements:

  • Classroom large enough to accommodate four groups of five students per table (recommended 6’ round tables) (20 students maximum)
  • One six-foot standard rectangle banquet style table with three chairs for instructors (located in the back of the room)
  • One six-foot standard rectangle banquet style table (located in the front of the classroom)
  • Internet Access
  • Podium (If available, not required)
  • Audio, projector & screen or equivalent flatscreen TV system for presentations
  • Securable room for equipment storage and charging 250-350 square feet (must have access to power) with 1-2 square banquet tables for equipment
  • Cleared airspace, minimum 100-foot ceiling
  • indoor flying area
    • Indoor flying area should mirror realistic mission scenarios including multiple rooms for searching, multiple levels and staircases.
    • Large indoor room (gymnasium, room with high ceilings, large classroom).
  • Outdoor flying area-
    • Outdoor minimum airspace ceiling of at least 100 ft AGL.
    • Confined space (rubble pile, Connex box buildings, fire rescue training center)

Visual Observer Course

The curriculum focuses on the skills required by a UAS Visual Observer (VO) to support operations under Part 107 or a Certificate of Authorization (COA). The class will teach the student UAS safety, flying basics, team communication, and general program operations. This course is ideal for first responders working alongside a UAS team member to provide additional support during visual line-of-sight operations.

Venue Requirements:

  • Classroom large enough to accommodate students in groups of five, non-traditional classroom setup (recommended round tables)
  • Internet Access
  • Podium (If available, not required)
  • Audio, projector & screen or equivalent flatscreen TV system for presentations
  • Outdoor flying area, Demonstration & Testing Area
    • Cleared airspace, minimum 100-foot ceiling
    • Flat unobstructed area clear of trees and overhead power lines/obstacles

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