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The Regional Training Center

sUAS Tactical Drone Operators Course

Designed for Tactical Operations

This is an advanced training course and is NOT for beginners.

Course Summary

This two-day course capitalizes on the significant experience of the professional sUAS pilots that make up the instructor cadre. Course instructors are among the first in the world to train with the LOKI 2 Tactical UAV. We are fortunate to have public safety sUAS experts who are flying missions for their agencies on a regular basis. They are able to provide the most comprehensive scenario-based, hands-on training designed for the operational use of tactical indoor sUAS.

Students will:

Demonstrate operational flight skills
Explain manufacture recommendations and guidelines
Apply flight techniques specifically for the LOKI 2
Operate LOKI 2 in support of a tactical team
Integrate other UAVs into LOKI 2 tactical operations
Identify Tactics Techniques and Procedures
Demonstrate basic maintenance

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

Course Information

Part Number: TOP-21
Course Length: 2 days (16 hours)
Max Class Size: 20 students
Prerequisites: None
Technical Level: Advanced sUAS Operators
Student Requirements: None
Recommended For: sUAS Operators and Supervisors / Tactical Teams
Notes: This course is NOT for beginners

Course Presentation Requirements

Classroom large enough to accommodate four groups of five students per table (recommended 6’ round tables)
One six-foot standard rectangle banquet-style table with three chairs for instructors (located in the back of the room)
One six-foot standard rectangle banquet-style table (located in the front of the classroom)
Internet Access
Podium (If available, not required)
Audio, projector & screen or equivalent flatscreen TV system for presentations
Securable room for equipment storage and charging 250-350 square feet (must have access to power)
Cleared airspace, minimum 100-foot ceiling
Outdoor flying area
- four flight zones approximately the size of a tennis or basketball court, one for each group or a cleared area approximately the size of a football field.
- Flat unobstructed area clear of trees and overhead power lines/obstacles
- Ability to drive a vehicle in the space for mobile exercises
Indoor flying area
- At least two multi-room structures with hallways for suspect searches
- Miscellaneous large/bulky items to simulate furniture or items typically located in a home or office
- If possible, a larger indoor space, approximately half the size of a tennis court used for team flying drills.
All COVID-19 protocols, testing, cleaning, and supplies are the responsibility of the host agency

Course Scheduling

LACRTC, America’s leading Unmanned Aircraft Systems training innovator and largest certified California public safety trainer, is pleased to announce that they have partnered with Khepra Inc. to present their training courses through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule under Contract Number 47QTCA1800KZ. LACRTC courses can be found in Special Item Numbers 611512 (flight training).