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

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

Learn Drone as First Responder (DFR) Best Practices. Focused on training Air Support Officers (also called Teleoperators or Remote Pilots), and their supervisors, on all the aspects of operating a world-class 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
October 13, 2026 – NRTCCA Training Facility in Scottsdale, AZ
Early Bird: $695 per Student (must register by October 1st).
After October 1st: $795 per Student
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
    • 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
  • Flown from Agency DFR Workstation
    with Agencies Preferred DFR Software
  • Remotely Flown at Flying Lion’s DFR
    Training Center – FLI Town™
  • Over 20 Scenarios
  • Sworn Instructor Online

Register 14 Days Before Course Start Date to Lock-in Your $100 per Student Discount (Early Bird only $695 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

Outdoor Flight Training following NIST Standards

$495 / Student for 2-Day Course

In-Person, Instructor-Led Training

  • From Basic Stick Training (Aircraft Operation) to Advanced Zoom and Infrared Techniques (Sensor Operation)
  • Basic and Advanced NIST Course Lanes
  • Agency Drones can be used (recommended) or Flying Lion Drones can be Provided

FAA Part 107 Exam Fee Not included ($175 payable to student’s local test center)