Course Details

Beyond the Basics: Advanced Drone Operations for Tactical Pilots

0800 - 1200
Karlewicz, Chad | Jones, Steven | Yeast, John

SEMINAR

Location: Chesapeake 4/5

Designed for experienced drone operators supporting SWAT and other specialty teams, this session explores advanced tactics and deployment strategies to enhance real-time decision-making in high-risk environments. Topics include mission planning, interior and confined space flight, multi-aircraft coordination, night operations, and payload optimization. Grounded in the UAS Tactical Standards of the Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA) and the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA), the course emphasizes advancing pilot proficiency and integrating UAS assets more effectively into tactical operations through improved communication, mission-specific maneuvering, and dynamic execution.