Operating Drones (UAS) for crash and crime scene mapping requires a remote pilot certificate from the FAA (Part 107) or a COA (Public Safety Only). Understanding the rules and procedures to operate in different types of airspace with the proper waivers/authorizations can be overwhelming at times but is necessary to operate safely and in accordance with all FAA regulations. In this Video on Demand, Mark DiCocco (Forensic Mapping Solutions) will explore the basics of starting and operating a UAS program.

Topics Include

• Starting and operating a UAS program
• Obtaining an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
• Registering your UAS with the FAA
• Obtaining controlled airspace authorizations and waivers
• Obtaining Part 107 waivers (flying at night, etc.)
• Airspace 101 (what you need to know)
• Best practices for crash scene mapping using your UAS

Note

This is an individually recorded and professionally produced breakout session from the 2021 Symposium on Traffic Safety.

Audience

Law enforcement, military, private crash reconstructionists, claims adjustors, and engineers

Course Length

2 hours

Companion VoDs:

Crash Investigation

• Implementing a Drone Program for Crash Reconstruction: What you Need to Know
• The Need, The Need for Weed: Cannabis-Related Traffic Collisions
• Preservation of Crucial Evidence in Commercial Motor Vehicle Crashes
• Time Saving Techniques for Delivering High-Impact Scene Maps and Diagrams

Impaired Driving

• The Benefits of Utilizing BWC During a Drug Influence Evaluation
• Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget: Managing the "Do More with Less" of DUI
• Impairment Outside the Numbers

What Our Students Are Saying

• “The course gave me exactly the information that I was seeking.” – Inv. G.C.

This course is not eligible for certificate discounts.