Agency Basic Flight Mechanics
This comprehensive, agency-tailored 5-day course delivers foundational drone training grounded in operational safety, FAA compliance, and hands-on flight mechanics. Instruction is customized to your department’s real-world objectives, integrating your SOPs, branding, and mission types into scenario-based learning. From regulatory requirements to nighttime operations, participants will graduate prepared for operational deployment with a full Flight Readiness Assessment Report evaluating individual and crew performance.
*Discounts Starting at Groups of 6 or More
**A Travel Fee will be Charged for locations further than 100 mi from Albuquerque
This comprehensive, agency-tailored 5-day course delivers foundational drone training grounded in operational safety, FAA compliance, and hands-on flight mechanics. Instruction is customized to your department’s real-world objectives, integrating your SOPs, branding, and mission types into scenario-based learning. From regulatory requirements to nighttime operations, participants will graduate prepared for operational deployment with a full Flight Readiness Assessment Report evaluating individual and crew performance.
*Discounts Starting at Groups of 6 or More
**A Travel Fee will be Charged for locations further than 100 mi from Albuquerque
This comprehensive, agency-tailored 5-day course delivers foundational drone training grounded in operational safety, FAA compliance, and hands-on flight mechanics. Instruction is customized to your department’s real-world objectives, integrating your SOPs, branding, and mission types into scenario-based learning. From regulatory requirements to nighttime operations, participants will graduate prepared for operational deployment with a full Flight Readiness Assessment Report evaluating individual and crew performance.
*Discounts Starting at Groups of 6 or More
**A Travel Fee will be Charged for locations further than 100 mi from Albuquerque
Agency Basic Flight Mechanics – Awareness & Operations
Duration: 5 Days |
Format: Classroom & Field Training
Who Should Attend: Public safety personnel, emergency responders, new drone program recruits
Location: At your agency’s headquarters or in Albuquerque, NM
Certification: Course Completion Certificate + Flight Readiness Assessment Report
Discount: 10% off for first responder organizations
Includes: Department-branded materials, operational checklists, and post-training resources
Course Overview
This comprehensive, agency-tailored 5-day course delivers foundational drone training grounded in operational safety, FAA compliance, and hands-on flight mechanics. Instruction is customized to your department’s real-world objectives, integrating your SOPs, branding, and mission types into scenario-based learning. From regulatory requirements to nighttime operations, participants will graduate prepared for operational deployment with a full Flight Readiness Assessment Report evaluating individual and crew performance.
Course Breakdown
Day 1 – Introduction & Regulatory Foundations (Classroom)
- Drone technology in public safety operations
- FAA regulations, COAs, and department-specific flight authorizations
- NFPA 2400 compliance and operational safety planning
- Drone anatomy, subsystems, and functional review
- National Airspace System (NAS) classifications & flight restrictions
Day 2 – Pre-Flight Operations & Basic Maneuvers (Classroom + Practical)
- Agency-specific preflight & maintenance protocols
- Confirming airspace with FAA-authorized apps (e.g., LAANC)
- Takeoff procedures, hover drills, and directional movement
- Branded field checklists and open fly-time for skill-building
Day 3 – Advanced Flight Control & Emergency Procedures (Classroom + Practical)
- Controlled flight patterns, MOCA drills, and box drills
- Emergency descent, system failure response, and mission abort protocols
- Battery care, environmental considerations, and heat/cold impact
- Scenario: Daylight Search & Rescue deployment
Day 4 – Night Flight & Visual Observer Training (Classroom + Practical)
- FAA night operation regulations and waiver considerations
- Use of strobes, visual tracking tools, and crew coordination
- VO (Visual Observer) responsibilities & communication exercises
- Scenario: Night perimeter sweep and incident scene mapping
Day 5 – Final Crew Scenario & Flight Readiness Assessment (Practical + Evaluation)
- Simulated incident deployment aligned with your agency’s mission profile
- Team-based assessment and individual pilot skill evaluation
- Debrief, best-practices discussion, and SOP alignment feedback
- Presentation of Flight Readiness Assessment Reports and Completion Certificates