Developing a small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) training program for public safety presents both technical and tactical challenges. A comprehensive training program must address:
- Evolving regulations for the use of UAS.
- Expanding roles for employment of aircraft.
- Creating public approbation for drone operations.
- Ensuring safety – a critical element highlighted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) – is infused into training.
These concepts are incorporated in DRONE Training©, a method for creating UAS education architecture and training plans taught through the Los Angeles County Regional Training Center (LACRTC), a non-profit organization providing training to public safety personnel.
DRONE Training systematically addresses the challenges of combining shared concepts derived from public safety and aviation communities. The acronym stands for:
- Determine pre-scripted mission sets.
- Research requirements.
- Obtain authorizations and authorities.
- Note areas of increased risk.
- Evaluate capabilities and limitations.
UAS A3 Analysis© – also taught through LACRTC – analyzes operational gaps between the aviator, aircraft and airspace to ensure a comprehensive training regimen ready for operations built on emerging aviation technology.
Together, these strategies forge a successful training program for UAS operations. [Continue Reading @FireRescue1]
March 20, 2018
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