FLI TOWN

Train | Test | Collaborate

The Nation’s First Dedicated Drone as First Responder (DFR) Training Center

Designed for real-world DFR training, testing, and collaboration, FLI Town provides a secure, vendor-agnostic environment with no ground risk and minimal conflict with crewed aircraft.

Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver up to 400 feet AGL (with no human visual observer)

With over 16 vendor partners – FLI Town provides access to top uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) solutions, allowing agencies to test, configure, and evaluate different technologies.  While flying 100% remotely under FLI Town’s BVLOS waiver.

Flying Lion has also secured an FAA Part 107 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver up to 400 feet AGL (with no human visual observer), enabling 24/7 remote training flights from any location with an internet connection.

Agencies can participate in 20+ operational scenarios through Flying Lion-hosted or vendor-led programs, enhancing readiness in a controlled, safe setting.

In addition to shoot/no-shoot targets, simulated weapons, visual ground targes and infrared targets, FLI Town simulations include National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) framework which ensures consistency and meets a nationwide standards.

Vendor Supported Programs

Since FLI Town is on private property, there is a lot of options available beyond DFR Pilot training to support vendors — including:
  • Sales Demos (with real targets including infrared targets)
  • System Testing
  • Collaboration/Integration with other vendors
  • Hardware Testing in 110°F+ summer temperatures

Other use cases also include:

  • Drone-in-a-Box
  • Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations (BVLOS)
  • Security
  • Delivery
  • Inspection
  • Mapping