UNIFIED RESPONSE DRONE ACADEMY
Unified Response Drone Academy provides specialized drone training for public safety professionals. Enroll in our classes or schedule customized training tailored to your agency’s needs.
UAS SEARCH & RESCUE OPERATIONS CLASS
Search, and Rescue class is designed to equip students with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to operate UAS systems in high-pressure search and rescue (SAR) operations. The course focuses on the integration of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), into SAR missions.
This class emphasizes the critical coordination between UAS teams and ground rescue teams to maximize efficiency and success. Hands-on training scenarios will include search techniques in challenging environments, aerial reconnaissance, and rapid response planning. Students also explore case studies of SAR missions to understand the importance of decision-making, adaptability, teamwork, mission planning, and emergency response protocols. By the end of the course, participants should feel confident in their ability to contribute to life-saving operations, rapid search and rescue flying techniques, advanced image analysis software, thermal marking to support ground crew, lost persons behavior, integration within Incident Command and scenario based flying missions.
PUBLIC SAFETY DRONE THERMAL OPERATIONS
Elevate your drone skills with our Thermal Imaging Class! Explore the fascinating realm of thermal imaging technology and its vital uses in Public Safety. You'll gain insights into thermal capabilities, command operations, and data analysis methods. We'll cover theories, camera settings, environmental considerations, and tips for a successful flight mission, featuring hands-on training, maneuvers, best practices, and scenario-based flying. To integrate all the information we highly recommend taking our Flagship Search & Rescue class before enrolling in Public Safety Drone Thermal Class.
PUBLIC SAFETY DRONE TEAM LEADER
This Public Safety Drone Team Leader class focuses on effectively managing flight missions. It covers team capabilities, crew resource management, mission planning, standard operating procedures, best practices, response protocols, equipment use, operational oversight, and mission supervision. A successful drone mission relies on a skilled leader to coordinate efforts between the flight team, ground crews, and incident command. The drone team leader is the critical link that ensures mission success.
DRONE RECONNAISSANCE OPERATIONS: TACTICS, TOOLS & EXECUTION
This Drone Recon course is designed for special response team operations during large-scale incidents, including situations involving barricaded suspects near structures and the detection of potential IED threats around buildings and vehicles. Participants will learn best practices and advanced flight maneuvers to effectively scan for and identify threats to public safety and the environment. The course also covers how to mitigate these hazards using aerial perspectives and outlines the appropriate actions to take during such critical events.
FIRST RESPONDER DRONES FOR 3D MODELS
Utilize drones to support traffic accident reconstruction and crime scene analysis. Leverage drone technology to generate detailed 2D and 3D imagery of incident sites. Drones offer a powerful and efficient method for documenting and measuring crime scenes, accidents and structure fires. Quickly capture high-resolution photos and videos within minutes and seamlessly integrate the data into public safety operations.
Start a Public Safety Drone Program Class
This class is specifically designed to assist Public Safety agencies in establishing a drone program. It covers a wide range of topics, including sUAS administration policies, FAA regulations and procedures, department standard operating guidelines, and flying operations. Additionally, the class provides guidance on setting up mobile live streaming drone command operations, pilot best practices, drone team formation, drone budgeting, interoperability operations, and recurrent pilot training. Our goal is to help establish a successful drone program with ease and efficiency.
DRONE MAPPING FOR NATURAL DISASTERS & LARGE EVENTS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY OPERATIONS
Welcome to our Drone Mapping class. In this course, you will acquire a thorough understanding of flight planning, mapping drones, and data collection methodologies. We will explore data capturing and processing, along with the relevant applications and software utilized in the industry and how to integrate mapping into Public Safety operations. Prepare to enhance your proficiency and leverage the capabilities of drone technology effectively.
PART 107 TEST PREP CLASS
Become a licensed Remote Pilot by passing your FAA Part 107 written exam with this test prep class. Nic has been teaching aviation students for over 10 years. This is an accelerated class that will help you overcome those tricky FAA test questions. Class covers FAA Regulations, Loading & Performance, Airspace, Weather Theory and Operations.
ONLINE PART 107 TEST PREP HYBRID CLASS
Enroll in our 4-week online Part 107 test prep course, which offers 24 hours of thorough online instruction. Each week consists of 6 hours of video lessons and interactive support. Engage in live Q&A sessions with the instructor each week, and take advantage of 5 hours of optional in-person flying on the last day of class. This course is tailored to ensure your success in passing the FAA Part 107 exam.
TACTICAL INDOOR FLYING FOR FIRST RESPONDER OPERATIONS
Welcome to our Tactical Drone Class! Here, you'll learn how to operate your drone indoors with confidence, focusing on Public Safety interior operations. Our curriculum covers various types of drones, their applications, and essential tips and tricks, insightful case studies. You'll also gain hands-on experience flying in GPS-denied environments, ensuring you're well-prepared for real-world.
TRAINING BEYOND PART 107
Get ready to take your skills to the next level with our exciting class. You'll learn all about different drones, maintenance, flying apps, FPV, best practices, procedures, LAANC and common flight maneuvers. Plus, you'll get to practice with training props, search patterns and an FPV obstacle course to increase your pilot proficiency.
Matt, NC
Nic was great! Very detailed SAR thermal class. Can't wait to take back to our department and put to use. Thanks again!
Dean, NC
My confidence with uas thermal capabilities has went up after attending the class.
Eric, SC
A lot of information. Every department should attend this class!