sUAS Managers Course

Unmanned Aircraft’s 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.

This course starts by guiding students to fully realize all of the potential applications of unmanned aircraft, and specifically how that may fit at their respective agencies.  The result is a clearer understanding of the UAS agency objectives so that all of the efforts that follow directly support the effective implementation of the identified mission sets.  Attendees examine current laws and regulations and develop an understanding of preemption, as it pertains to federal regulations.

Next students evaluate the suitability of their operational area for UAS missions by examining political support, airspace, terrain, weather patterns, training requirements, safety management systems, funding sources, and operational time periods. Students develop strategies to address privacy and civil rights issues for implementation prior to the use of UAVs to minimize fear and misunderstanding.