Drone Training For First Responders, By First RespondersUnmanned Tactical Group The Unmanned Tactical Group are Equipping Public Safety Agencies with RealWorld Expertise and State-of-the-Art Tactics for Enhanced Incident Response.

History

In 2017 Brandon Karr, co-founder of Unmanned Tactical Group, started the Pearland Police Department Drone Response Team in Pearland, TX. Brandon is the former Chief Pilot, UAS Integrations Coordinator, and night shift patrolman for the Pearland Police Department. Brandon started his interest in aviation in 2006 where he earned his Commercial and Certified Flight Instructor licenses for manned fixed wing single-engine, multiengine, and instrument ratings. He used his aviation knowledge and experience to start the Pearland Police Department's UAS program and since has assisted other agencies start or develop their programs across the nation. He has developed Pearland PD's UAS program to be integrated into patrol, K9, SWAT, crash reconstruction, and crime scene functions.

Over the years, the Pearland Drone Response Team responded to multiple major incidents across the state of Texas. Through those responses, there were many lessons learned about how to respond and integrate into these major incidents. To better prepare and train for these events, we searched for various outside training. However, one of the greatest complaints we had was the lack of options for not just training, but also training from first responders doing the work in the field.

In 2021 Brandon founded Unmanned Tactical Group. Unmanned Tactical Group (UTG) is a training and consultation company that provides state-of-the-art training, expertise, and resources to public safety and governmental agencies. Our mission is to equip today's first responders with the much-needed training and tactics necessary to save lives, protect the public, and to protect each other. UTG's motto is "For First Responders, By First Responders." The volume of experience and depth of knowledge found at UTG is comparable to none.

What sets UTG apart from everyone else

Brandon was fortunate enough to be a guest speaker, panelist, and moderator at conferences all over the world. Through those events, he was able to meet other experts who also had the drive to spread lessons learned and best practices to any agency in need. We believe that the only way to bring change to the level and quality of training in their industry is from within. As Public Safety professionals, we strive to provide up to date courses based on real world experience. All our instructors are considered the best experts in their regions. There are many ways an agency can learn the basic theory. However, our instructors explain how to use the basic theory and how it can be used in real-world events through their real-world experience. Their real world experience is what sets UTG apart from all other competitors.

What do we offer

Our courses are developed on the foundations set by Law Enforcement Drone Association's Basic Pilot Proficiencies. Our courses then build on those foundations by recreating real world scenarios based on real world incidents. What is great about UTG is we will come to your agency and teach any course that you believe would benefit your agency or the region. We also can custom tailor a course for your agency to ensure you are best equipped to move forward. Finally, we are first responders first. We will always help in any way we can.

UTG also has built partnerships with multiple drone distributors and online course providers such as Pilot Institute. These partnerships are used to better serve your agency for any needs you may have. If your agency is interested in hosting courses, don't hesitate to subscribe and reach out at UnmannedTacticalGroup.com

Below are some of our most popular course offerings:

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Legal Concerns for UAS Operations

This course is designed to familiarize the participant with applicable Federal and State regulations and case laws regarding small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) utilization. This course will prepare the participant for determining when an operation can be conducted with or without a warrant. 1 Day Course, Min Class Size 7 students.

Part 107 Ground School

Aerial Crash/Crime Scene

Reconstruction

The Part 107 Ground School course is designed to prepare the participant to successfully pass the FAA Part 107 Unmanned Aircraft General test. This course will discuss the following: Federal Regulations including new regulations Basic Aerodynamic Principles National Airspace System Aeronautical Charts Basic Weather Theory Airport Operations Aeronautical Decision Making Process. 3 Day Course designed to assist agencies in getting their pilots FAA remote pilot certifications. Min Class size 7 students.

The UAS Crash/Crime Scene Mapping Course will provide the participant how to properly create flight plans, capture data sets, and create products in the photogrammetry platform of the agencys choice. This hands-on course will also prepare the participants to use the final products created in the class to be integrated with other 3rd party programs. Designed for traffic accident reconstruction teams. Min class size 7 students

Tactical UAS Operations

This course is designed for the intermediate to advanced pilot. The student will learn how to fly more advanced missions such as GPS-denied environments, tactical interior operations for SWAT, overwatch, high-speed vehicle takedown, BVLOS flights, payload delivery, and tactical flight practices for subject search. 2-Day Class. Min 7 Students

Disaster Response

The UAS Disaster Response course will provide best practices for responding to disasters or major incidents. Topics of discussion include: Preparation Response, Coordination ICS Integration, Product Development. Min Class Size 7 Students

First Responder UAS Operations

First Responder UAS Operations course is designed to prepare the participant to effectively conduct first responder operations during day and night operations. Topics of discussion will include Proper strategy and tactics for effective searches Selecting the proper search pattern and techniques Day and Night search operations Effective Thermal sensor use for SAR K9/UAS Search 3- Day Class Min class size 7 students

Counter UAS For Public Safety

Designed for agencies that are responsible for site protection at large scale events, sensitive facilities, and illegal drone related incursions. The students will learn current FAA laws and regulations and how the FAA enforces those rules. Provides emergency personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to detect, identify, track, assess, respond, and report Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) activity. Participants are presented with information on the current UAS criminal and terrorist threat, analog and electronic UAS detection techniques. This course includes performance-based field demonstrations and exercises where participants are presented with varying UAS types, their capabilities, and simulated UAS threats. 2 Day Class Min Class Size -7

UAS Public Safety Supervisor

The UAS Public Safety Operations Supervisor course is designed for those in the supervisory and command role. This course will help guide supervisors to effectively know how and when to deploy UAS on your scene. It will help build a foundation through training and teach supervisors the capabilities and limitations of these systems. 3- Day Class. Min class size 7.