Sector-specific

Types of missions involving UAS (drones)

Science and Technology 40 hours

Introduction

The course Types of missions involving UAS (drones) offers you the opportunity to break into a rapidly expanding sector, where the demand for skilled professionals is constantly growing. With the the rise of technology With the rise of drones, their applications in security, maintenance and tactical operations have multiplied, making them a essential tool in various fields. This online course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of police flights, maintenance technology and security operations involving UAS. You will learn about mapping, positioning and an introduction to military UAS, key elements for optimising the use of drones in tactical contexts. Upon completing the course, you will be prepared to take on strategic roles in the planning and implementation UAS missions, enhancing your professional profile in an ever-changing job market and with plentiful opportunities growth.

Objectives

  • Understanding the types of flight police investigations and their stages in detail.

  • Identify and describe key technologies in UAS operations.

  • Analyse procedures UAS equipment maintenance.

  • Assess conditions meteorological for security operations.

  • Develop strategies for the deployment of tactical UAS units.

  • Apply knowledge of cartography and positioning during missions.

  • Explore the uses and features of Military UAVs in operations.

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. TYPES OF POLICE FLIGHTS AND FLIGHT PHASES

Introduction to Search and Rescue Safety
Police use of UAS and flight modes (I)
Police use of UAS and flight modes (II)
Techniques for Search, Rescue and Recovery of Persons using UAS (I)
Search, rescue and recovery techniques for people using UAS (II)

TEACHING UNIT 2. TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND WEATHER CONDITIONS IN SECURITY OPERATIONS INVOLVING UAS

Use of UAS thermal imaging cameras
I use photogrammetry for urban development projects
Transmission of images to the ground team
Technical and legal maintenance of UAS and equipment
The impact of weather conditions on search and rescue operations using UAVs

TEACHING UNIT 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF A POLICE UAS TACTICAL UNIT

Steps for setting up a Police UAS Unit or BRR Unit
Inherent risks and personal and collective protective equipment
Carrying out scheduled missions
Anthropogenic factors. Human beings (I)
Anthropogenic factors. Human beings (II)

TEACHING UNIT 4. CARTOGRAPHY, POSITIONING, OROGRAPHY AND AN INTRODUCTION TO MILITARY UAVs

Mapping for search and rescue teams using UAS
Positioning of UAS equipment for BRR
Topography of the search area
An Introduction to UAS for Military Use
Military reconnaissance UAVs – small and medium-range – that influence operations

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