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Brief Description
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Special Event Series: Night Flight Course (07-28-005)
Full Description
Course Description
This course is designed to provide public safety officials an introductory opportunity to safely fly small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) at night to support their agency’s program. We will address the increased risk associated with flying at night by providing participants both ground instruction and practical flight experience necessary mitigate risk as much as possible. Participants will learn the key differences between planning and executing sUAS flights at night vs during the day.

Workshop Topics
The ground portion of this course will cover topics specifically related to operating under Part 107at night, including UAS regulations, human factors associated with night ops, additional equipment requirements, and risk management techniques/best practices. Flight training will provide participants an opportunity to see first-hand how different the world looks at night vs during the day. Flying will be the main focus of this course, allowing participants maximum opportunity to experience night flight with a focus on launch/landing area preparation, positional awareness, crew coordination, and obstacle avoidance.

Course Provider
This training opportunity is provided by the State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC), in conjunction with Department of Environmental Conservation, The New York State Police, Office of Fire Prevention and Control and NUAIR

Target Audience
Interested candidates for this course must have their FAA Part 107 certification at the point of
registration. Participants must be first responders or other public safety officials whos participation is sponsored by their agency and whose focus is on gaining training and experience to perform their duties at this agency.

This course is limited to 12 students. The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES)reserves the right to determine eligibility for this course.

Attendees will have the option to bring their own quadcopter style sUAS, capable of at least 15 minutes of flight time, equipped with a camera, and required night flight lighting. Additional sUAS batteries and a battery charging station are also required. A laptop computer is highly desirable. The SPTC will provide you with the DJI Inspire 1 if you are unable to bring your own.

Times:
Check In:  4:30 pm - 5:00 pm:  Course:  5:00 pm-11:00 pm

Cost
There is NO FEE for this course. Dinner will be provided. Travel and all other meals are the responsibility of the course participant.

Registration Process
If you need an LMS account or have any questions about LMS, please email LMS@dhses.ny.gov.
All student registrations will be reviewed by the SPTC with approvals sent to students NO LATER THAN two weeks prior to the start of the class. Registration does not guarantee a seat in the class. If you are accepted into this course, you will receive a confirmation email from the Center.

No Show Policy
Failure to attend a class you have registered for can result in restriction on future course attendance and agency notification. If you have not received a confirmation or denial two weeks prior to the course date, please contact the SPTC at (315) 768-5689 or SPTC.INFO@dhses.ny.gov

Lodging
Lodging will be provided on the night of training for participating public sector personnel.
You are eligible for lodging if your residence and official work station are more than 50 miles from the SPTC and you a State or Local responder. Lodging is not available for federal employees or private industry participants. You must be enrolled in the course and have received lodging confirmation from the SPTC before arriving at the Center, or your lodging will not be covered and you will not be allowed in the class.

Questions
If you have any questions, please contact the SPTC at 315-768-5689 or SPTC.INFO@dhses.ny.gov
prior to arriving at the center.
Training Dates
08/16/2023 - 08/16/2023
Prerequisites
I attest that I have my supervisor’s and agency’s approval to participate in this course if my registration request is approved
Provide your supervisor's first and last name as well as title
Provide your supervisor's email address and phone number (Office or Cell)
FAA Part 107 Certificate
Will you be bringing your own quadcopter or will you be using the SPTC provided Inspire 1's?
How many estimated hours of flight time do you currently have?
Do you have  a FAA Part 107 Certification ?
Registration Dates
05/18/2023 - 08/21/2023
Available Seats
3
Hours
6h 0m
Fee
None Specified
Training Location
State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC)
5900 Airport Road
Oriskany, NY  13424
Directions to Location
Location
State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC)
5900 Airport Road Oriskany, NY 13424
Reporting Instructions
None Specified
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