Mar 10, 2021

Free webinar on UAS operations in public safety organizations offered

Posted Mar 10, 2021 3:13 PM
<b>K-State Polytechnic is hosting a free webinar on establishing UAS operations in public safety organizations. </b>Photo courtesy K-State Polytechnic
K-State Polytechnic is hosting a free webinar on establishing UAS operations in public safety organizations. Photo courtesy K-State Polytechnic

Public safety agencies are one of the fastest-growing adopters of unmanned aircraft systems technology. Utilizing UAS provides opportunities and advantages to law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency management personnel, but knowing where to start in developing a UAS operation can be complicated.

Kansas State Polytechnic is offering a free webinar and live question and answer session from noon to 1 p.m. CDT April 15 to provide guidance to public safety and emergency management organizations on how to start a UAS operation.

The free webinar will cover identifying a need, budgeting, technology decisions, training and legal considerations. Law enforcement officials currently managing a UAS operation will also join the webinar to discuss lessons learned, including how to gain leadership and community buy-in, and identifying funding sources. Kansas State Polytechnic UAS experts will be available to answer questions.

The webinar is free, but registration is required by noon CDT April 14.