Water Search and Rescue Drone Training

Service Description

The Drones for Water Search and Rescue Course was developed and designed to be taught in a three-day format with 1 day classroom and 2 days situational field / flight training. Students will gain basic knowledge and practical experience in, drone platforms and payloads, aerial search techniques, aerial rescue mission support with payload delivery and line crossing, thermal imaging, night operations, lost person behavior, incident command, pre-planning, size-up, site control, scene management, hydrology and moving water dynamics. The course will enable the students to identify clearly their own limitations as well as those of the equipment, so that they will be able to utilize drones safely and effectively. Who Should Attend The course is designed for all experienced drone operators and supervisors, search and rescue and tactical teams. Prerequisites: FAA Part 107 or public agency COA certification Basic flight experience with 5 hours of flight. Completion of FEMA IS-100, 200, 700 and 800 Land search and rescue training and experience preferred. Swiftwater rescue training preferred. Agency approval to attend course. 1 drone for every 3 students Course fees are set for a minimum of 6 students per course to host, if the minimum is not met the course will be cancelled, postponed or the full fee will be applied.

Cancellation Policy

All course fees are set for a minimum of 6 students per course to host, if the minimum is not met the course will be cancelled or postponed or the full fee will be applied. Conditions for training are dependent on weather, site location and seasonal environment. In the event of a major storm in the region, there is a chance that the course will cancel so that attendees and instructors can support various agencies, in this case, a full refund will be applied.

Contact Details

• Carthage, North Carolina, USA

  407 690 8319

  cragod1@gmail.com