Unmanned Aircraft System Courses

Small Unmanned Aircraft System Course

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Our sUAS Clients Include

LACRTC has trained over 195 different local, State and Federal public service agencies in sUAS operations.

Program Operator's Course

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program Operator’s Course is a 48-hour program of instruction designed to provide governmental agencies with the knowledge and skills necessary to create and implement an aviation program based on unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms. FAA 107 certification is included in this training.

Advanced Operator's Course

Advanced UAS Operator’s Course is now California POST certified. Formerly the Tactical Operator’s course, this revised version is taught by truly experienced public safety UAV pilots who fly missions regularly. It has more flying , more mission-set scenarios, and more UAV platforms to try out. This course sells out quickly so register early. [More Information]

Nighttime Operator's Course

In order to be operational 24-hours a day, organizations must acquire a waiver to operate during the hours of darkness. This course fulfills the knowledge-based requirements necessary to obtain a waiver for Part 107.29 Daylight Operations.

Counter-Drone Measures

Drone attacks are occurring almost daily across the globe. These low-cost, high-tech, and easily weaponized aerial vehicles can cause terror just about anywhere. This 2-day course provides students with the latest technology and tactics to prevent and respond to rogue drone activity or actual attack

Persistent (Tethered) UAS

Course Length: 1-Day (8 hours)
Cost/Tuition: $185
Max Class Size: 24 Students
Student Requirements: None
Prerequisite: None
Technical Level: UAS Operators, Supervisors, Incident Command Personnel, Special Events Personnel

sUAS Managers Course

This life-saving technology provides readily apparent opportunities that are exploitable; however, operating in the volatile and changing realm of the National Air Space (NAS) as it pertains to drones can be challenging. Executives and decision-makers need to evaluate the implementation of UAS programs from a 360° perspective that analyzes priorities and constraints and considers all current and potential future stakeholders.

Basic Pilots Course

The UAS Basic Operator’s Course is a 32 -hour program of instruction (8-hours online, 24 hours in class) designed specifically and ONLY for agencies that already have an established UAS program who are flying missions with protocols and a comprehensive policy in place. The course instruction is focused on piloting skills coupled with training in operational safety and system maintenance. FAA 107 certification is included in this training.

LOKI Tactical Training

Program Creation to Implementation

The Los Angles County Regional Training Center’s mission is to provide public agencies with the highest quality and most cost-effective training available.