New program addresses urgent training needs revealed by recent survey DRONERESPONDERS Announces New National Training Program AIRT, the non-profit organization behind the DRONERESPONDERS program, has announced a new initiative to improve drone training for public safety agencies across the country. The UAS National Initiative for Training and Education (UNITE) is designed to … [Read more...] about DRONERESPONDERS Launches UNITE to Strengthen Public Safety Drone Training Nationwide
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Next Episode of Public Safety Drone Review Features MatrixSpace’s Lori DeMatteis
Industry leader to discuss AI-enabled sensing solutions and public safety drone innovation on May 6, 2025 Join DRONELIFE and DRONERESPONDERS on Tuesday, May 6 at 3:00 PM EST for the next live episode of the Public Safety Drone Review, a free monthly webcast series exploring the latest in drone technology, training, and real-world applications for first responders. Register … [Read more...] about Next Episode of Public Safety Drone Review Features MatrixSpace’s Lori DeMatteis
Major Breakthrough in Drone as First Responder (DFR) Waivers
New Certificate of Waiver (COW) Process Streamlines Approvals for Public Safety Agencies A Significant Shift in Regulatory Framework The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced a groundbreaking update to the regulatory process for Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. Chief (Ret.) Charles Werner of DRONERESPONDERS has described these changes as the most … [Read more...] about Major Breakthrough in Drone as First Responder (DFR) Waivers
ASTM Standards Program Established for Public Safety UAV Training
The National Public Safety UAS Conference, sponsored by DRONERESPONDERS in Busch Gardens, Virginia, saw a significant announcement in the advancement of UAV training for public safety professionals. Chief Donald Shinnamon (Ret.), Vice President of Operations at the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI), and Chief Charles Werner (Ret.), Director of DRONERESPONDERS, introduced the … [Read more...] about ASTM Standards Program Established for Public Safety UAV Training
Join Us for the Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review: Exploring Drone Program Development and Risk Management
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 4, at 3:00 PM EST and join the next installment of the Public Safety Drone Review. This episode will focus on how drones are revolutionizing public safety operations and the best ways to manage the risks involved. We're excited to have Amy Wiegand, an expert in drone business development, and Katie Thielmeyer, UAS Program Manager for the … [Read more...] about Join Us for the Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review: Exploring Drone Program Development and Risk Management
