The UAS for Emergency Services program is a three-day course to provide education and training for drone applications specific to emergency services. The program is sponsored by Columbia County Emergency Management, Columbia River Fire and Rescue, and Marion County Emergency Management. The schedule is composed of daily presentation modules, in-class assignments, and flight instruction. The program will be held at the Lee Broadbent Training Center in St. Helens, Oregon, September 7-9, 2018.
September 7, Friday, 09:00-16:00
Presentations / Discussions
1..Outline, Overview, History
2. Federal, State, Local Regulation | Safety, Privacy, Nuisance
3. Aerodynamics | Avionics
4. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Equipment, Software, Data
5. FAA Remote Pilot Exam Preparation I
Assignments
- FAA Aeronautical Chart Flight Planning
- Part 107 Waivers
Flight Training
- Basic Flight Modes
- Basic Maneuvers
September 8, Saturday 09:00-16:00
Presentations / Discussions
6. FAA Remote Pilot Exam Preparation II
7. Emergency Reconnaissance & Response | Payloads
8. Communications | Search & Rescue
9. Damage, Structural & Risk Assessment | Accident & Incident Reporting
10. Logistics Support & Mapping | FEMA/Insurance Documentation
Assignments
- UAS Air Traffic Approval & LAANC
- Mission Planning Simulation I
Flight Training
- Advanced Flight Modes
- Advanced Maneuvers
September 9, Sunday 10:00-14:00
Presentations / Discussions
11. FAA Remote Pilot Exam Preparation III
12. Photography / Videography Editing | Data Management
13. Operations & Emergency Procedures
14. Integrating Drones with Emergency Services
15. Trends & Projections
Assignments
- FAA Remote Pilot Practice Exam
- Mission Planning Simulation II
Flight Training
- Emergency Simulation I
- Emergency Simulation II
