Drone Tactics & Operations Course

88 Tactical’s Unmanned Tactical Aerial Operations course is a 3-day comprehensive view into the tactical advantages of utilizing an Unmanned aircraft to provide a safe and efficient way to gather intelligence, survey a scene and locate suspects or hostages. UAS’s equipped with cameras and other sensors can provide real-time information to SWAT teams, Commanders, and supervisors allowing them to make informed decisions, de-escalate situations and minimize the risk to both officers and civilians.

Students will be introduced to tactical flying procedures and scenario-based training utilizing an unmanned aerial system in the national airspace. The students will fly inside buildings or other enclosed structures. The indoor environment challenges the best of UAS pilots with limited visibility, tight spaces, radio frequency communication, and obstacles. The student will learn it is essential to have a comprehensive plan to ensure the safety, privacy, and collection of data. Students will undergo real mission scenarios, low light applications, and push their piloting skills, instructed by experienced tactical law enforcement UAS operators.

  • Flight Operations
  • UAS Operations W/Tactical Teams
  • Inflight Search Techniques
  • UAS Night Operations (Day 2)
  • Indoor Tactical Flight Operations
  • SWAT Tactics W/UAS
  • Integration W/EOD Teams
  • K9 Tactics W/UAS
  • UAV Team Tactics
  • Vehicle Suppressions and Clearing
  • Working with crewed aircraft
  • Navigation
  • Sensor Systems
  • Mission Planning
  • Data Analysis & Collection
  • Mitigation Measures
  • Network Security
  • Wide area terrain characteristics and searches
  • Primary UAS
  • Indoor UAS
  • Multiple Batteries
  • Charging Systems
  • Part 107 recommended
  • Classroom for lecture: projector, screen, speakers, computer hookups
  • Building, house, open space
  • Wood lines
  • Vehicle
  • Volunteers for scenarios (2-4)
Coon Rapids, MN - May 6-8, 2024
Tekamah, NE - May 29-31, 2024
Bettendorf, IA - June 17-19, 2024
Hopkins, MN - June 24-26, 2024
Pensacola, FL - July 8-10, 2024
Worcester, MA - July 22-24, 2024

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Student Testimonials

See what students of our Drone Tactics & Operations course have to say about their training experience!

This drone class is phenomenal. I learned more in this 3-day class, than I have as a drone pilot for the last 2 years. I now feel much more confident in utilizing our drones. I also have a much better understanding of our drones’ capabilities and limitations. Larry is great and very knowledgeable! I would absolutely recommend this class to any current and or future LE drone pilots.
Patrol Officer - Altoona Police DepartmentStudent
This program is an eye-opening training that shows the vast applications and utilization of drones/UAV’s within public safety/law enforcement. Larry Wood (the instructor) is very knowledgeable in so many aspects of drone operation that it will make your head spin. Larry keeps the class moving and has such a passion for passing along information to you, it becomes infectious. This class allowed us to gather great ideas for future trainings to elevate our drone program to the next level. This class makes it exciting to show your co-workers the capabilities of what a drone can do.
Officer - Altoona Police DepartmentStudent
This class provided an operational skill set to begin indoor flights as well as a working knowledge of team-based overwatch.
Sgt. - Douglas County Sheriff's OfficeStudent
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