Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Development (UASPD)

Date: Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 Time:  1:00p - 5:00p Location: Madison Police Department Training Center Cost:  FREE 30 Students minimum to offer training session Register At:  https://www.cityofmadison.com/isevents/event_detail.cfm?eid=2470 Pre-Conference Training prior to the 2025 WIPSDA Conference (1/30) https://2025conference.wipsda.org/

The goal of the USAPD course is to aid first responders and emergency agencies in the successful development, implementation, and sustainment of a department or agency’s small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) program. This course provides class participants with the knowledge and tools required for establishing sUAS program goals; deciding if an agency is best suited by sUAS operations options under 14 CFR part 107 or operating sUAS programs as a public aircraft operation (PAO); requesting waivers and airspace authorizations; and developing standard operating procedures (SOP). This course will provide first responders with an understanding of FAA regulations governing 14 CFR part 107 operations along with statutory requirements for public aircraft operations. The UASPD course also presents a review of Government agency sUAS program best practices.

Learning Objectives

Understand FAA regulations for public aircraft operations. Understand which operational options are most appropriate for their agency. Identify best practices and SOP procedures. Understand requirements for requesting waivers and airspace authorizations. Identify aircraft and equipment options available.

Recommended Audience

Emergency management Emergency medical services Fire service Law enforcement

Mobile Delivery: UASPD AWR-406

This course is delivered by New Mexico Tech instructors in communities across the United States. Course delivery and materials funding is provided by The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Course level: Awareness Duration: 4 hours Duration in days: 1 Continuing Education Units: 0.4 Version: 11.2021 Method of instruction: Classroom presentation Certification: New Mexico Tech Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center course certification.