Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Development Course (UASPD)

Description: The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Development (UASPD), Mobile course provides emergency first responders with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and sustain a drone operations program. Additionally, the course presents information on sUAS equipment requirements, the development of Standard Operating Procedures, and program requirements/waiver processes for sUAS operations under Part107 and as a POA. This valuable knowledge will enable emergency first responders to implement an effective sUAS program within their jurisdiction and sustain their program over the long term.

Course Objective:  Develop the necessary knowledge and skills to develop and sustain a drone operations program: This information includes determining whether an agency should conduct operations under the Small Unmanned Aircrafe System (sUAS) Rule, 14 CFR Part 107 (Part 107), as a Public Aircraft Operation (POA), or as a combination of both Part 107 and POA operations.

Prerequisites: There are no course prerequisites.

To register for this course, students must complete the TEMA Student Course Application and submit it to TEMA Training at TEMA.Training@tn.gov. 

Minimum Seats: 30

Maximum Seats: 50