How to use UAVs in police operations

Course Objectives

• Understand the principles and applications of UAVs in police operations.

• Learn about the necessary equipment, legal considerations, and safety protocols.

• Gain skills in advanced flight planning, data collection, and surveillance techniques.

Module Overview

Module 1: Introduction to Drones in Law Enforcement

• Introduction

• • Get a comprehensive introduction to the use of drones in law enforcement.

• Benefits

• • Understand the benefits of UAVs in enhancing police operations.

• Applications

• • Explore the various applications of drones in police work.

Module 2: Drone Technology

• Drone Essentials

• • Learn about the essential components and functionalities of drones.

• Selecting Your Drone

• • Discover how to choose the right drone for specific police operations.

Module 3: Legal Considerations

• Civil Aviation Authority Requirements

• • Understand the CAA requirements for operating UAVs in police work.

• Emergency Exemptions

• • Learn about the emergency exemptions available for police drone operations.

• EVLOS and BVLOS Permissions (OSC)

• • Explore the permissions for Extended Visual Line of Sight (EVLOS) and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations.

• Covert Surveillance - Legal Considerations

• • Understand the legal considerations for covert surveillance using drones.

• Flight Logging and Occurrence Reporting

• • Learn the importance of maintaining flight logs and reporting occurrences.

Module 4: Safety Considerations

• Pre-Flight Inspection and Checks

• • Understand the essential pre-flight inspections and checks to ensure safety.

• Situational Awareness

• • Learn the importance of situational awareness during drone operations.

• Emergency Procedures

• • Explore the emergency procedures for handling unexpected situations.

Module 5: Flight Planning

• Planning Ahead

• • Learn the best practices for effective flight planning in police operations.

• Thermal Data Collection and SAR

• • Understand the techniques for thermal data collection and search and rescue (SAR) operations

• Photogrammetry for Scene Reconstruction

• • Explore the use of photogrammetry for reconstructing crime scenes.

• Automated Perimeter Surveillance

• • Discover how to use drones for automated perimeter surveillance.

• Indoor Operations

• • Learn the considerations and techniques for conducting indoor UAV operations.

Course Summary and End of Course Exam

• Course Summary

• • Recap the key concepts and techniques learned throughout the course.

• End of Course Exam

• • Assess your understanding and application of the course material through a comprehensive exam.

Duration: 2 hours