Water Rescue and Payload Drop for Responders ONLY
This two-day, mission-focused course prepares public safety UAS operators to safely and effectively deploy drones for aquatic rescue support and precision payload delivery. The program blends classroom instruction with scenario-based field operations, emphasizing standards-driven testing, coordination with ground and water-based responders, and repeatable mission execution.
Operators will train in actual and simulated water rescue environments, configure and deploy aerial payload delivery systems, and conduct NIST-aligned performance testing to validate payload accuracy, release reliability, and operational safety. The course focuses on real-world response workflows, ensuring drone operations integrate seamlessly into existing rescue and incident command structures.
DATE: Saturday-Sunday July 11th – 12th, 2026
Course Objectives
Execute aerial payload drops for rescue equipment
Train in simulated water rescue scenarios
Configure and deploy payload delivery systems
Coordinate drone operations with ground teams
Develop response workflows for aquatic environments
Skills:
Human Behavior Mission Planning for aquatic environments Water Rescue Techniques Precision Payload Delivery Over-Water flight operations NIST-Aligned performance testing
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PRE-REQUISITE
This training is open to all P107 certification and/or COA-holders with at minimum basic flying skills. Students are expected to be proficient in flying their platform of choice, as drone familiarization is not an intended part of this class. Participants must bring their own drone equipment with fully charged power system that is RID-enabled, airworthy and registered. To successfully complete this training students must attend the full course. Digital credential will be issued upon completion.
NOTICE: This offering is available only for verified first responders (including volunteer SAR personnel).
Taught by Responders for Verified First Responders. Limited Seats.
REGISTRATION
DATE: Sat July 11th – Sun July 12th, 2026
TIME: 9am – 5pm
COST: $999 per student. For department sponsored students, purchase orders can be accepted at time of registration, Net 30 Payment terms.
CONTACT: Emily Hines, [email protected], (856) 281-7545
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