Drone as First Responder (DFR)

Drawing on insights from over 700 public safety agencies, we identified the common operational challenges and success factors in launching and scaling DFR programs. This training workshop distilled those lessons into a focused, practical experience that equips you to avoid pitfalls and maximize results.

This page hosts the leave-behind materials from your training session — including templates, reference guides, and resources highlighted during the course. These materials are designed to reinforce what you learned in the workshop and support you as you take the next steps in building and scaling your program.

Program Manager Training Slide Decks

Regulatory

Designing DFR for Program Value

Achieving Operational Success

Preparing Sites for Operational Readiness

Flight Crew Training and Education

Community Engagement

 

Regulatory

FAA Airspace Map

[0. HOW TO] Obtain a Part 91 BVLOS Waiver and Airspace Auth_09102025

[1. CONOP EXAMPLE] PAO - PSO Part 91 BVLOS Concept of Operation Example

[2a. PDL GUIDANCE] FAA Public Declaration Letter Guidance 2025

[2a. PDL EXAMPLE] Declaration Letter Example

[2b. CAPS] Skydio X10 Lost Link Procedures

[2b. CAPS] Skydio X10 Emergency Procedures

[2b. CAPS] Lost Communication Procedures 

[2b. CAPS] Airworthiness Statement Template

 

Developing DFR for Operational Success 

sUAS Operations Policy Example

Skydio DFR Program Manager Guide

 

Training your Flight Crew

Public Safety Part 91 Training Course Outline Example Template 

Ground Lesson Slide Decks

(Course Outline Example) Skydio X10 Remote Ops Tactics 1 - Disaster Response Overwatch

(Course Outline Example) Public Safety Part 91 Training Course Outline Example

Community Engagement

Community Education Resources

DFR Announcement Resources

How to share your flights with the DFR Transparency Dashboard

How to Create Post-Flight Reports

DRONERESPONDERS The Five C’s: Principles on the Responsible Use of Drones by Public Safety Agencies

 

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