The last year has been one of the most dangerous times in history for first responders.  As public safety agencies across the nation face the demands of the pandemic and social unrest, drones have proven to be a valuable asset. New technologies are emerging and the number of drones in the national airspace is also growing. At a time when more police and emergency personnel are using drones, the FAA issued new rules governing their use.

The presenter will discuss the use of drones during the pandemic and the roll they played during the riots of 2020.  He will discuss new technologies, improvements in thermal imaging and other trends in the drone industry such as data security and the impact of the trade dispute with China.

The webinar will conclude with a summary of the recently implemented “Remote ID Rule” for unmanned aircraft. The rule, which was published in a 470-page document, impacts everyone who operates a drone. The instructor will help you make sense of the new regulations and provide analysis on how it will impact the public safety drone community.

• Use of drones during the pandemic and social unrest of 2020
• New technologies and the future of drones in public safety
• The FAA’s newly implemented drone regulations (Remote ID, night operations and flights over people)