Developing an 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 police deployment of UAS;
- 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 @PoliceOne]
May 16, 2018
PoliceOne’s 2018 Guide to Drones in Law Enforcement outlines several ways police departments are deploying UAS. Drones can play a key role in active shooter response, gaining crucial intelligence on a suspect’s location without risking the lives of officers. The PoliceOne Academy features several hours of training on active shooter response and campus policing. Visit PoliceOne Academy to learn more and for an online demo.
