Learn to assist during a disaster with your drone.
Learn how to be of assistance with your sUAS in an emergency while ensuring compliance with federal, state and local restrictions. This multi-section online course teaches you what you need to know to properly deploy your sUAS in the aftermath of a natural or man-made disaster.
Disaster Response Drone Training course built by
- Chris Grazioso, FEMA Search and Rescue Team
- Roger Hall, Manned Pilot and Retired Firefighter
Trusted by Top Organizations Across the Nation
A disaster zone can be chaotic and lives are at stake. Drones can be a huge asset in a disaster response, but they need to be deployed knowledgeably, legally, and in cooperation with public safety assets.
Our course outlines the challenges of a disaster zone, how to prepare, and ways to help.
Our course explains the Incident Command structure of different disasters ensuring your drone operations are an asset to EMS teams.
Our course teaches about equipment considerations for different types of emergency situations.
Our course explains how you can get clearance to fly through collaboration.
Our course teaches you to make contacts, partnerships, and preparations prior to a disaster.
Our instructors outline their real life experiences at Hurricanes Matthew and Irma as a member of FEMA’s Urban Search and Rescue team.
Curriculum Designed By Professionals Who have Utilized Drones for Disaster Response
- Type and Magnitude of a Disaster
- Emergency Management Efforts
- Phases of the Emergency Response Process
- Roles of Local, State, and Federal Governments
- Process for Disaster Declaration
- Structure of Incident Command System
- Effective UAV Utilization for Each Phase
- Types of Disasters
- Sudden Events and Expected Events
- First Hours on Scene
- UAS Pilot Response
- Case Study: Hurricane Irma
- A Helicopter’s Perspective
- Importance of Communication
- Pre-Disaster Applications
- Disaster Response Applications
- Recovery Applications
- Earthquakes
- Fires
- Floods
- Manmade Disasters
- Hurricanes
- Weather Events
- Assistance in Emergencies and Disasters
- Training to Build Capabilities
- Preparation plan
- Real-World Disaster Response UAV Operations
- Case Study: Mapping for Inspections Following Hurricane Irma
- Case Study: Search and Rescue Operations During Hurricane Matthew
- Lessons Learned and Key Takeaways
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Multi-Rotor Aircraft
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Fixed Wing Aircraft
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Helicopters
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Hybrid Aircraft
- EO Sensors
- FLIR Sensors
- Chemical Detectors
- Other Payloads
- Volunteering to Build Skills
- Building Relationships
- Volunteering for County and State Agencies
- Volunteering Internationally
- Best Practices while Volunteering
- Requirements for Contracting with FEMA
- Finding Contracts Based on Emergency Management Phase
- Other Organizations involved in Disaster Response Efforts
- Importance of NIMS Training
- Useful Waivers during Disaster Response
- How to Work with Agencies, Organizations, and Corporations
- Coordinating with Incident Command
- Checking-In at an Incident
- Incident Supervisor and Initial Briefing
- Incident Command Post
- Check-out and Demobilization
- FAA TFR Memo after Hurricane Irma
- FEMA’s Remote PIC Position ICS Training Requirements
- Data Requirements Impact on Flight Profiles and Altitude
- Organization Data Privacy and Security Policies
- Flight Profiles
- FAA Weather Minimums
- Weather Assessment
- Sources of Weather Information
- Site Assessment
- Hazards and Conditions Unique to Emergency and Disaster Areas
- Roles and Responsibilities of Crew Members
- Crew Management
- Stressors
- Ways to Prevent Stress among Crew Members
- How to Prepare for Disaster Response Missions
- Understanding Weather
- Manmade Hazards
- Travel Preparations
- Equipment and Backups
- Communicating with Incident Command
- Personal Health and Safety
- UAV Pilot Safety Tips
Meet our Disaster Response Developers
Chris Grazioso
Webinar Host and Instructor
Roger Hall
Webinar Host and Instructor
Student Successes
The course was outstanding ! Thank you very much. It was one of the best online courses I’ve ever taken.
What's Included:
- Five Interactive Course Modules
- Three Webinars
- Disaster Response Workbook
- Six - Eight Hours of Course Content
Why Learn Disaster Response with DARTdrones?
EMS Instructors
This course was built by public safety professionals that have responded to many different emergency situations.
Real Life Experience
This course is built around real world experience responding to Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Irma.
Be Prepared
Being able to effectively assist in an emergency is dependent on preparation ahead of time.
Access to Our Extensive Alumni Network
We have thousands of alumni across the country and train some of the largest organizations in the world. Join the ranks of the nation's leading drone pilots.
Availability for Advanced Classes
As the national leader in drone training, we have over 15 in-person and online classes. Once you complete this course, you might also be interested in our night operations, search and rescue, mapping, or inspections courses.
$50 Credit Towards any other DARTdrones Class
Receive a $50 credit towards any other DARTdrones class when you train with us.
WHY DARTDRONES? We have a proven track record for training pilots in dozens of industries.
INSTRUCTORS
Our instructors have manned aviation experience flying airplanes and helicopters and have gained the highest drone piloting recognitions in the industry. Many own successful UAS businesses themselves.
NATIONWIDE
As featured on ABC's Shark Tank, we are the nation's leading drone training company with an extensive network of alumni and partners throughout the country.
MATERIAL
Created and refined by UAS training experts, our curriculum is the best in the industry and has been tried and tested by clients in dozens of industries.
TRAINED
With a community of over 65,000 drone enthusiasts across the US and internationally, DARTdrones is at the forefront of UAS technology.
Expert Instructors
Learn from our specialized team of instructors, comprised of manned pilots and drone business owners. Our classes are engaging, dynamic, and extremely informative.
Advanced Training Courses
We don’t just train our students on the basics. We also offer extensive advanced training courses to help our alumni succeed in mapping, inspections, disaster response, aerial photography, night operations, search and rescue, and more.
Industry Certified and Vetted Curriculum
DARTdrones’ curriculum is vetted and certified by AUVSI, the leading UAS industry association, to ensure professional quality.
FAQs
This course will give you a clear understanding on assisting disaster response missions. Upon course completion, you will know how to get started, who to contact, which UAV applications to utilize, vitals flight factors and planning, how to select the proper equipment and more.
This course does not include Part 107 exam prep. Flying for a disaster response mission requires a FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License. Check out our Part 107 course.
The Disaster Response Drone Training course includes videos, interactive online modules, webinars and a disaster response quiz.
DARTdrones Disaster Response Drone Training course is an online learning program that can be completed on your own time and at your own pace. The complete course is 5+ hours of content. However, you will get 6 months access to complete this material.