Course Info
Aerial Crash/Crime Scene Reconstruction
The Unmanned Tactical Group’s Aerial Crash/Crime Scene Reconstruction course will prepare the participants to collect and produce accurate products for crash or crime scene investigations. During the course, the participants will learn what equipment is used to map a scene, how to collect the necessary data, how to process the collected data, how to make accurate products, and how to export the data for 3rd party software. The participants will also discuss courtroom procedures and testimony techniques.
“I recently took the Aerial Crash/Crime Scene Mapping class from Unmanned Tactical Group and I was blown away by the level of expertise and knowledge that was brought to the table. The instructors were fantastic and made the complex subject matter easy to understand and engaging to learn. The class was incredibly informative and hands-on, which was really helpful in building practical skills that I can use in the field.” - Celina Police Department
Aerial Search and Rescue Operations
Unmanned Tactical Group's Aerial Search and Rescue Operations course is designed for agencies involved in search and rescue missions. We highlight the usefulness of drones in search and rescue operations. Drones can be used to locate missing people, assess dangerous terrain, and guide rescue teams. The course also covers communication and coordination between different search and rescue teams.
Catastrophic Disaster Drone Response
Unmanned Tactical Group’s Catastrophic Disaster Drone Response course will prepare your team to respond to major catastrophic disaster incidents such as hurricanes, tornadoes, structure collapses, and wildfire events. This course will discuss the challenges faced when deploying to a catastrophic disaster area. The participants will discuss how to prepare for the disaster events, learn how to integrate into the IMT structure, how to deploy for search and rescue operations, and how to collect data to support the recovery efforts of the disaster.
“Fantastic course. Knowledgeable instructors, more than willing to follow through with any questions. Highly recommend” - Washington County EMA
Countering the Drone Threat: A Guide to Criminal UAV Investigations
This course equips law enforcement, detectives, crime scene investigators, and other criminal justice professionals with the skills to investigate crimes involving drones.
"Very good class with clear explanations of what can be done legally on patrol to preventing situations in large special operations." - Pearland PD
First Responder Flight Operations
The Unmanned Tactical Group’s First Responder Operations course will take the participant from zero flight experience to being able to fly for most public safety responses confidently. The course starts with basic drone hardware and software orientation and builds to multi-aircraft major incident response scenarios. This course is designed for entry-level to advanced pilots and is real-world scenario-driven. During our course, the participants will have the opportunity to learn on their own equipment or you can use UTG’s drones.
“As a fairly new drone UAS operator with basic knowledge, this course took me to the next level and helped me build confidence in flying at night. Highly recommend it for any agency starting a program.” - Montgomery County Constable’s Office Pct 4
Hazmat Drone Operations
The "Unmanned Tactical Groups HazMat Drone Operations Course" is meticulously designed to provide a high level of professionalism and expertise to first responders, HazMat technicians, and drone operators. This course empowers participants with the requisite skills and knowledge to seamlessly integrate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into Hazardous Materials incidents.
Throughout this comprehensive training, students will acquire in-depth expertise in applied tactical strategies, precise hazard identification techniques, and essential equipment requisites. Upon completion of the course, participants will emerge with a profound understanding of the multifaceted challenges encountered by HazMat drone operators, as well as a nuanced comprehension of the unique complexities within their field.
Legal Concerns for UAS Operations
Unmanned Tactical Group’s Legal Concerns for UAS Operations course discusses these challenges and educates the participants on federal, state and local, and case law regulations that apply to both warrant and warrantless searches with a drone.
“Fantastic course. Knowledgeable instructors, more than willing to follow through with any questions. Highly recommend”- Washington County SO
Part 107 Ground School
This course will prepare the participants to pass the FAA Part 107 Unmanned Aircraft General Test successfully. All the material taught in this course is tailored to public safety applications. This course will discuss every aspect of the test, provide practice exams, and the participants will be provided with a textbook for self-study. The FAA Part 107 exam is a multiple-choice exam with 60 questions. This course will practice answering questions in the same style as the actual exam.
"The class was extremely helpful and informative. Determining what airspace I will be flying in, in conjunction with the legal aspects of drone operation were enlightening and something I can take back to my team" - Houston Police Department
Public Safety Drone Team Supervisor
The Unmanned Tactical Group's Public Safety UAS Team Supervisor's Course will discuss how to start, grow, promote, and traget harden your agency's drone program.
"Great information to help bulletproof a program. Very helpful for departments starting and establishing an effective Drone Program. Great information!!" -Wellesley PD
Tactical UAS Operations
Unmanned Tactical Group’s Tactical Operations course is designed for advanced pilots to support high-risk/SWAT deployments. This course will inform the participants how to select the most appropriate tactical drone for their incident, provide situational awareness with tactical command, how to effectively communicate aerial perspectives to ground personnel, and how to effectively fly for SWAT events.
"This training gives tac officers the security and ability to complete the mission successfully and safely!" - Galveston County Sheriff’s Office
Unmanned Aerial Systems and Fire Department Operations
This course focuses on the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) and Fire Department Operations. Drones can be used in support for Firefighting operations to provide situational awareness for the proper management of small and large incidents. Uses include pre-incident planning of target hazards, development of proper fireground strategy and tactics, management of firefighting operations and resources, Fireground Safety, Accountability, Overhaul, and Fire investigations. In addition, secondary tasks such as Technical Rescue Operations: Rope Rescue, Water Rescue, Confined Space Operations, Structural Collapse, Wildfire, Search and Rescue (SAR), and Haz-Mat Operations will also be discussed and explored. Fire Departments have been slow to adopt this technology but now are embracing it as a way to protect their personnel and the public they serve.