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This course was created to achieve measurable student outcomes utilizing blended learning, classroom facilitation, and scenario-based training for critical incident commanders. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply intuitive sense-making strategies while working in a fast-changing, chaotic environment by using the 5 tenets of Working in The Edge of Chaos ©.

The training begins online prior to the two in-class training sessions. This class is intended for first- and second-line supervisors who will be the first-responding incident commander at the scene of a large-scale, critical incident. When possible, RTC staff select students from the iteration registration list that reflect diversity related to agency size, structure, and regional resources to maximize student contributions and learning. 

Course Length: 9 days in-class, 8 hours online (80 hours total)

Tuition-Based SoCal Offering

Virtual Session: 4/5/24 - 6/2/24

Session-1, In class: 6/3/24 - 6/7/24

Session-2, In class: 6/24/24 - 6/27/24

*California POST & DHS Certified*

This class consists of three days of intensive scenario-based, hands-on, and precision flight training designed to increase piloting skills and to provide students with the ability to operate in all sUAS environments. Students will be exposed to the equipment, tools, and techniques necessary to make their sUAS program fulfill the desired mission sets.

*California POST Certified*

Course Length: 3 days (24 hours)

Upcoming Presentations:

• January 22-24, Fountain Valley, CA
• March 11-13, Northern California
• March 25-27, Land O' Lakes, FL



This training course is NOT for beginners!

The UAS Basic Pilots Course is 32 hours of instruction designed specifically and ONLY for agencies with an established UAS program, flying missions with protocols, and a comprehensive policy in place. The curriculum focuses on piloting skills and training in UAS safety and general UAS program operations. Training begins online with FAA Part 107 test preparation, culminating with an in-class test review and test scheduling assistance.

Course Length: 8hr + 3 days (32 hrs)

This course includes an at your own pace virtual FAA 107 test preparation classroom.

Upcoming Presentations:

• January 15-17, Baltimore, MD
• February 7-9, Fairfield, CA
• February 19-21, Fountain Valley, CA
• February 26-28, Elk Grove, CA
• April 22-24, Land O' Lakes, FL
• April 24-26, Brentwood, CA

*California POST Certified*

DHS/FEMA has determined that threats from unmanned aircraft systems is a national priority and should be addressed by allocating specific percentages of SHSP and UASI funds. These low-cost, high-tech, and easily weaponized aerial vehicles can cause terror just about anywhere. This 2-day course provides students with the latest technology and “boots and the ground” tactics to prevent and respond to a drone attack.

Course Length: 2 days (16 hours)

Upcoming Presentations:

• May 20-21, Fountain Valley, CA

The frequency of mass gathering events and organized protests, coupled with the increased public scrutiny of law enforcement practices, has exacerbated the need for public safety personnel to carefully balance First Amendment rights and other civil liberties with police intervention strategies. Thoughtful event managers integrate intelligent, less provocative, and even passive strategies to keep people safe. Leveraging the power of Unmanned Aircraft to manage public safety more effectively during mass gathering events is rapidly becoming the industry standard. This one-day course, developed by crowd management experts and UAS managers, equips attendees with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to integrate Unmanned Aircraft Systems into crowd management effectively. 

Course Length: 1 day (8 hours)

Upcoming Presentations:

• January 30, Fountain Valley, CA

UAS Managers Course immediately preceding

Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for scene documentation has emerged as an extremely accurate and efficient tool for public safety. It is remarkable to consider that scenes can be preserved forever if seen with the naked eye, enhanced magnification, thermal imagery, or with Lidar. Proper use of this technology has truly improved the level of service provided to the public. 

*California POST Certified*

Course Length: 3 days (24 hours)

Upcoming Basic Presentations:

• February 12-14, Fountain Valley, CA
• June 10-12, Fairfield, CA

Upcoming Advanced Presentations:

• March 1-3, Burnet, TX

Created and taught by personnel from the most experienced DFR program in the United States, this course will equip students with the knowledge and skills to successfully implement and maintain a (UAV or drone as a first responder) DFR Program. Students are led through the entire process of standing up a DFR program.

Course Length: 2 days (16 hours)

Upcoming Presentations:

• February 29, Fountain Valley, CA

The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Aeronautical Knowledge Test for the Remote Pilot Airman Certificate is required to fly an unmanned aerial vehicle commercially (including public service). This is particularly important for mutual aid use beyond jurisdictional boundaries. This online course contains all the material tested for the 107 pilot’s license. The course is self-paced but follows a progression of information with due dates to aid in completing the material in a timely manner. Online instructors engage students to answer questions and help with test preparation. Former students have identified common test questions and themes, which will be shared to increase focused study and student success rates.

Course Length: 8hr + 1 day (16 hrs)

This course includes an at your own pace virtual FAA 107 test preparation classroom.

Upcoming Presentations:

• February 21, Fountain Valley, CA
• April 12, Fountain Valley, CA
• August 9, Fountain Valley, CA

*California POST Certified*

• This hands-on course was created to provide public safety personnel with the knowledge and skills to operate UAVs and ground robots in direct support of tactical and technical operations indoors and confined spaces. Students will fly precision exercises and in reality-based scenario training using multiple aircraft types, infrared, thermal, and self-illumination views. Students leave operationally ready with a deep understanding of UAS applications and capabilities.

Restricted to public safety agencies only!

Course Length: 2 days (16 hours)

Upcoming Presentations:

• April 25-26, Land O' Lakes, FL

This training course is NOT for beginners!

Specifically Created for Tactical Operators

This two-day course was specifically designed for the operational use of the LOKI 2 Tactical UAV. The RTC with Sky-Hero developed this comprehensive scenario-based, hands-on training to increase aircraft effectiveness and maintain operational function during critical events.

The curriculum consists of exercises and reality-based scenarios that may also integrate additional overwatch UAVs into the operations. Attendees are exposed to the equipment, tools, and techniques necessary to operate the LOKI 2 in support of a tactical team and leave operationally ready to fly on agency mission sets.

Restricted to public safety agencies only!

Course Length: 2 days (16 hours)

Upcoming Presentations:

• January 18-19, Baltimore, MA
• March 18-19, Fountain Valley, CA

This life-saving technology provides tremendous opportunities to enhance public safety. However, operating in the dynamic realm of the National Air Space (NAS) can be challenging. Executives and decision-makers must carefully evaluate the implementation of UAS programs from a 360° perspective that analyzes priorities and constraints and considers all current and potential future stakeholders. The course starts by guiding students to fully realize potential unmanned aircraft applications and how they may specifically fit at their respective agencies.

Course Length: 1 day (8 hours)

Upcoming Presentations:

• January 29, Fountain Valley, CA

UAS Crowd Mgt. Course immediately following

Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (sUAV) are powerful tools for first responders. However, nighttime operations add complexity that requires specific training and equipment.

The FAA maintains that “an applicant must assure all required persons participating in the small unmanned aircraft operation have the knowledge to recognize and overcome visual illusions caused by darkness and understand physiological conditions which may degrade night vision”. In this course, students identify night visual illusions and the physiological degradation occurring in darkness, then develop mitigating strategies. Students use state-of-the-art equipment to perform nighttime UAS operations couched in reality-based public safety mission sets.

Course Length: 2 days (16 hours)

Upcoming Presentations:

• January 25-26, Fountain Valley, CA
• March 14-15, Northern California
• March 28-29, Land O' Lake, FL

*California POST Certified*

The Regional Training Center, utilizing the National Institute of Standards and Technology Aerial Test Methods, is honored to provide a Train-the-Trainer course for the NIST Level 3 Open, Level 4 Obstructed, and Level 5 Confined Test Methods for Small UAS. Incorporating the NIST testing methods into agency training has become the industry standard in public safety.

The RTC recognizes the incredible value of a reproducible method to objectively evaluate and measure the proficiency and control of UAV piloting. Graduates of this course will be certified RTC Proctors in Level 1 Basic Proficiency, Level 2 Maneuvering, Level 3 Open, Level 4 Obstructed Lanes, Level 5 Confined, and NIST Scenarios to reproduce at their respective agencies.

Course Length: 3 days (24 hours)

Upcoming Presentations:

• March 20-22, Fountain Valley, CA

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operators Course is 48 hours of instruction designed to provide organizations with skilled pilots with the depth of understanding necessary to safely operate in, maintain, or create an aviation program based on unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms. Training begins online with FAA Part 107 test preparation culminating with an in-class test review and test scheduling assistance. Students will:

• Prepare for the FAA UAG 107 test (test fee included in tuition)
• Identify and explain agency-specific mission sets
• Demonstrate the ability to create or modify a UAS safety management system
• Demonstrate the ability to create or modify a UAS maintenance program
• Explain UAS operations and limitations
• Create or modify a UAS training program
• Demonstrate the ability to apply for Public Use Certificates of Authorization and waivers under Part 107
• Demonstrate the ability to operate a UAV in basic mission sets

Each student will receive a minimum of 12 hours of flight instruction and log at least 3 hours of actual flight time. Students will be prepared for and scheduled to take the FAA's Part 107 Examination. Successful students will return to their respective organizations as trained operators with all the information required for a fully developed program ready for management review.

Course Length: 8hr + 5 days (48 hrs)

This course includes an at your own pace virtual FAA 107 test preparation classroom.

Upcoming Presentations:

• April 8-12, Fountain Valley, CA
• August 5-9, Fountain Valley, CA

*California POST Certified*

This 8-hour Visual Observer course is designed to meet the needs of all public safety agencies with existing Unmanned Aircraft System programs. The curriculum focuses on the skills required by a UAS Visual Observer (VO) to support operations under Part 107 or a Certificate of Authorization (COA). The class will teach the students UAS safety, flying basics, team communication, and general program operations. This course is ideal for first responders working alongside a UAS team member to provide additional support during visual line-of-sight operations.

Course Length: 1 day (8 hours)

Upcoming Presentations:

• February 26, Fountain Valley, CA

California

17595 Mount Herrmann St.

Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Texas

1610 Co. Road 115

Burnet Texas 78611

Florida

10370 Charles Bo Harrison Way

Land O Lakes, FL 34637