This webinar will cover the steps to take and things to consider when starting up a UAS or “Drone” Unit in a local Police or Fire Department. We will cover things such as evaluating the need for a Drone unit; how they can be used and budget and administrative requirements. We will also talk about getting Officers certificated as licensed Part 107 UAS Pilots with the FAA. Register in advance for this meeting: https://faavideo.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdeCtrzkqGa6HfobYfE8JeRA4KrAMVdQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

In spirit of the FAA’s National Drone Safety Awareness Week, NCAT team sits down with Curtis Zoller, Dean of Aerospace at Northland Community and Technical College to discuss the steps to take to start a drone program. 11am CST / 12pm EST. Hosted by National Center for Autonomous Technologies Event link: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/96445942837

This workshop will help agencies to understand the bigger picture process of incorporating drones into daily workflows. What steps do you need to consider when setting up a new public safety drone program? This session we will cover how to effectively accomplish this goal, including PPO & SOP considerations. -Why understanding FAA regulations for Commercial remote pilots is necessary for agencies implementing a drone program. - Best Practices for defining your program - Additional Equipment Considerations - How to ensure UA crew continue training - Other Best Practices 9am PST / 12pm EST

What does SAFETY mean to YOU, THE FAA, AND YOUR DRONE? We'll have a lively discussion centering around SAFETY and listen to other drone pilots share their concerns and risk mitigation procedures. Follow the link and register for the session. An access link and code will be mailed upon registration.  Our guests include Jim Cheney the FAASTeam Program Manager at Federal Aviation Administration, Brian Spratt, the president of the Atlanta Chapter of AUVSI, and Jack Jeffrey the Facebook administrator of Georgia Drone Pilots. REGISTER HERE: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkde6qqzosEtEI1qC9BTkzc7reYXsYn2al

Presentation. 12pm CST / 1pm EST. Materials at: https://www.dropbox.com/preview/DroneSafetyAwarenessWeek/OPPD%20FAA%20Drone%20Presentation.mp4?role=personal Hosted by Orland Park PD