Deputies and Sheriffs from around the US got a special presentation from university researchers, introducing them to the benefits of drones.
“To be in front of hundreds of law enforcement officers from all around the country and be able to showcase the K-State Salina UAS expertise was an excellent opportunity,” said Spencer Schrader, K-State Salina UAS flight operations manager. “Leading discussions on safety, the latest technology and information on our campus’s professional development program will lead to life-saving measures that first responders can utilize in real-world emergency situations.
This was part of the conference’s “NSA Talks” series, and K-State Salina’s team decided to use their speaking opportunity to present a talk entitled “Drones As A First Responder.” The team also gave hands-on demonstrations, explained to sheriffs and deputies how they can get the required FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot license, and even helped run the “bucket challenge,” where pilots try to maneuver drones to see what’s inside different buckets .
More importantly, they were able to tell professionals about the university’s educational program that prepares officers for drone use. Hopefully with the small bit of information and fun they had, some sheriff’s offices will send deputies to get more experience and put more clean technology to work in the streets.
For one, there’s a regulatory problem with pulling a drone out of a box from a retailer and sending it into the sky: the need for licensing. Recreational pilots can take short online test to show they know the basic rules, but to do work with one, you’ve got to pass the Part 107 test and keep up your continuing education. Whether you’re a cop or a photographer, you’ll need that.
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