Drone as First Responder (DFR) Training for Public Safety Agencies

The First and Only DFR Remote Pilot Course Focused on Tactics, Techniques & Procedures

Focused on training Air Support Officers (also called Teleoperators or Remote Pilots), and their supervisors, on all the aspects of operating a world-class Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. This course will include one day of classroom strategies and, on a future scheduled date, a 3-Hour hands-on flying session with the DFR software of your choice; taught by sworn DFR pilots.

Upcoming Courses:
DFR Remote Pilot Tactics, Techniques and Procedures
Learn DFR Best Practices Only $895 per Student
Early Bird Registration (must register 2 weeks before course): $795 per Student

March 16, 2026 – Brookhaven, GA  (Georgia POST Certified)
Hosted by Brookhaven PD

April 1, 2026 – Beverly Hills, CA
Hosted by Beverly Hills PD

DFR Training
date & course location

Day 1 | Classroom

  • Definition of DFR / DFR Objectives
  • DFR Mindset
  • FAA Regulations (COA vs CoWs)
  • Evidence Retention & Case Law
  • Information to Broadcast
  • Key Operational Scenarios
  • Pursuits
  • Regulations
    • High Risk Traffic Stops
    • Containments
    • On-scene Best Practices
  • Review of Real-World DFR Flights

Day 2 | 3-Hour Remote Flying Course

(scheduled per student availability)

  • Hands-on Remote Flight Training on
    Specific DFR Tactics and Techniques
  • Remotely Flown at Flying Lion’s DFR
    Training Center – FLI Town™
  • Flown from Agency DFR Workstation
    with Agencies Preferred DFR Software
  • Over 20 Scenarios
  • Sworn Instructor Online

Register 14 Days Before Course Start Date to Lock-in Your $100 per Student Discount (Early Bird only $795 per Student)

Additional POST CERTIFIED Training Courses

Part 107 Online Exam Prep (Self-Paced)

$495 / Student for Online Course
Self Paced Training

  • Covers All Materials Needed to Pass Part 107 Exam
  • Extensive Practice Tests with Real FAA Questions
  • Scheduled Office Hours
  • Guaranteed Passing – Support until Students Pass

Day 2 | 3-Hour Remote Flying Course

(scheduled per student availability)

  • Hands-on Remote Flight Training on Specific DFR Tactics and Techniques
  • Remotely Flown at Flying Lion’s DFR Training Center – FLI Town™
  • Flown from Agency DFR Workstation with Agencies Preferred DFR Software
  • Over 20 Scenarios
  • Sworn Instructor Online