Drones are continuing to grow as vital tools for our government and civil services We keep police and fire departments ahead of the curve with on-location UAV training
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As more departments deploy Unmanned Aerial Vehicle programs, Drones continue to prove their value. They provide incredible situational awareness o emergency services teams. Police officers, fire fighters, and SWAT teams across the country use drones for search and rescue with FLIR, crime scene investigation, accident investigation, criminal pursuit, forest fire tracking, and damage assessment. Drones are not just toys or flying cameras. Drones save lives.
Expert Flight Instructors who hold an FAA Pilot’s Licenses teach DARTdrones Courses. Our Flight Instructors are leaders in the industry and include CFII Rated Certified Flight Instructors, Army Helicopter Pilots, SWAT Team Leaders, Firefighters, and Commercial Airline Pilots. We hand pick our Flight Instructors from leading experts in the industry who can provide a professional, engaging, and customized experience for our clients.
We Offer Comprehensive Packages
DARTdrones offers private emergency services drone training courses across the United States. Our Flight Instructors come to your location to provide custom or standard training for your team. We also offer Open Enrollment Courses. They are ideal for individual police or fire fighters looking to get trained with other drone enthusiasts.
- Consultation on Implementation, Legal Considerations, and Insurance Based On Your Needs
- Customized Training at Your Facility
- Up-To-Date Information on the Changing Local, Sate, and Federal Drone Laws
- Assistance Choosing and Maintaining Proper Equipment
- Tailored SOP for Your Department’s Drone Deployment
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Meet Some of Our Expert Flight Instructors
Chris Grazioso Massachusetts
Chris has worked in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) field for 30 years. He primarily focuses on EMS special operations and emergency management and has helped develop multiple drone programs. He serves as the Lead Drone Pilot for an EMS agency, a police tactical team, and for FEMA’s urban search and rescue team. Chris uses drones for pre-mission planning, real-time situational awareness, search and rescue, suspect tracking, aerial imagery and mapping, and damage assessments.
A lifelong aviation enthusiast, Chris flies with his family and friends all over New England, including an annual flight to the ice runway in Alton Bay, New Hampshire. He has piloted two cross-country flights from Boston to Alaska, and Boston to Florida in a Piper Warrior aircraft. He usually flies Warriors and Cessna Skyhawks, but also holds a High Performance and Complex endorsement and occasionally flies Piper Arrows and Cessna Skylanes.
St. Claire "Saint" Williams Georgia
St.Claire holds an Instrument, Commercial Pilot certificate in Multi and Single engine aircraft. He served 14 years in the United States Marine Corps, with his last four years as a Communication Chief for a Marine Reconnaissance Unit. He serves now as a Special Investigator and Sniper Team leader for a Metro Atlanta Law enforcement agency. He has been a general aviation pilot since 2010 and is a part-time Commercial Pilot and currently working on obtaining his CFI rating. He is an advanced 3D RC helicopter pilot. St.Claire is originally from the U.S Virgin Islands, and now lives in Atlanta, GA with his family.
Roger Hall Florida
After spending 25 years as a firefighter and a member of both hazmat and dive rescue teams, Roger became interested in drone aviation. He is a licensed sport pilot and Certified Level 1 Thermographer who enjoys flying weight shift control aircraft. Roger uses drones to film live events and trains public service departments while helping them implement drones into their organizations.
"I gained insight as to the safety procedures necessary to conduct and offer services to the public within the changing legal landscape. "
"Words cannot express the wealth of knowledge taught by your experienced Flight Instructor Brian. His method of instructing put me in a comfort zone that makes me feel that I am ready for whatever UAV requirements are necessary to fly."
"Excellent instructor. Up to date knowledge on rules and regulations. In depth review of the DJI Drones."
"Chris Bailey was able to present the course in such a way that all experience levels were able to enjoy and learn the material. My UAS had a malfunction which turned out to be a RC failure. Chris gave much of his own time to assist me in determining the problem. What a GREAT instructor!"
"The instructor was very knowledgeable on the aviation laws, personable and most of all, professional! I am looking to participate in other classes offered by DARTdrones."
FAQs
Where will the training be?
You have two options. You can enroll in a pre-scheduled open enrollment class in any of the cities we are currently in at a facility we provide, or our flight instructor can travel to your facility and conduct a private lesson with a small group of people from your team. Please call us at 800-264-3907 for a free consultation.
We have people working different shifts. How will you accommodate training?
For a customized, on-site training, we can work with your schedule to provide full day or multiple day training.
What documents do I need to fly as a first responder?
The rules and regulations from the FAA are constantly changing, so please call us for a free consultation. We would be more than happy to get you started with what you need, and offer you a full consultation about the requirements for flying at the time of your call.
How do I sign-up for a consultation?
You can call us for a free consultation Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm EST at 800.264.3907 Ext. 701, or email us at [email protected] and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Who will my instructor be?
We try to provide our customers with a Flight Instructor who has real experience in the field, whether it be Police, Fire, or other Emergency Services. However, the most cost effective option would be for us to deploy the Flight Instructor closest to you. We will do our best to accommodate you based on your needs.