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Brief Description: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) :Operator Course (07-28-002)

Full Description: Regional Pilot Delivery: Nassau County

Course Description
The NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is excited to announce its first regional delivery of the UAS Operator Course this October in Nassau County.

The UAS Operator Course is a combined ground and flight school designed to prepare students to safely and effectively manage and conduct UAS operations. The instructional team will work with students to connect statewide and national policies and best practices and apply this knowledge to a variety of mission areas. This course includes classroom, skill, and scenario-based activities.

Interested candidates for this course must have their FAA Part 107 certification at the point of registration, please refer to the “Audience” section of this announcement for further details.
During this course, students will first operate the Syma X5C trainer platform that will be provided by DHSES and then advance to the agency aircraft your organization is required to provide for the course.

Course Topics
This course includes legal and ethical UAS operations, flight authorizations, crew resource management, pre-flight decision making, risk analysis, mission planning, record keeping, photography and video, practical flight exercises and scenario-based activities.

Course Provider
This training opportunity is provided by a team of instructors from DHSES, Nassau County Fire Marshal's Office, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the New York State Police (NYSP), and NUAIR.

Location
Nassau County Public Safety Center
1194 Prospect Avenue
Westbury, NY 11590

Times
October 21-23, 2025: Check-In (7:30am-8:00am), Course (8:00am-5:00pm)

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

Audience
Participants must be first responders or other public safety officials whose participation is sponsored by their agency and whose focus is on gaining training and experience to perform their duties at their agency. Upon completion, participants are expected to assist with instruction on future regional course offerings in this region.

Interested candidates for this course must have their FAA Part 107 certification at the point of registration for this course.

Attendees are required to bring their own Remote ID equipped quadcopter style UAS, capable of at least 15 minutes of flight time, and equipped with a camera. Additional UAS batteries and a battery charger are also required. This information will be captured during the registration process in our

Learning Management System (LMS).
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.

Registration Process
All student registrations will be reviewed by DHSES 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 the course, you will receive a confirmation email from DHSES.

No Show Policy
Failure to attend a class you have registered for can result in restriction on future course attendance and agency notification. Questions If you have any questions, please contact uas@dhses.ny.gov

Training Dates: 10/21/2025 - 10/23/2025

Prerequisites: How many estimated hours of flight time do you currently have?
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)
Work Classification Related to this Course
Select the County of Work - This is where your Work Office is located.
Select the discipline your are representing for this Course
Do you have a FAA Part 107 Certification ?
What is the Make and Model of the UAS you will be bringing to the course?

Registration Dates: 07/23/2025 - 10/16/2025

Available Seats: -5

: The maximum capacity for this class has been reached. Your request can be added to the waitlist. Additional seats may become available for future enrollment.

Hours: 34h 0m

Fee: None Specified

Training Location: 30 - Nassau County

Directions to Location: Location
Nassau County Public Safety Center
1194 Prospect Avenue
Westbury, NY 11590

Reporting Instructions: None Specified

Signup Details: Regional Pilot Delivery: Nassau County

Course Description
The NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is excited to announce its first regional delivery of the UAS Operator Course this October in Nassau County.

The UAS Operator Course is a combined ground and flight school designed to prepare students to safely and effectively manage and conduct UAS operations. The instructional team will work with students to connect statewide and national policies and best practices and apply this knowledge to a variety of mission areas. This course includes classroom, skill, and scenario-based activities.

Interested candidates for this course must have their FAA Part 107 certification at the point of registration, please refer to the “Audience” section of this announcement for further details.
During this course, students will first operate the Syma X5C trainer platform that will be provided by DHSES and then advance to the agency aircraft your organization is required to provide for the course.

Course Topics
This course includes legal and ethical UAS operations, flight authorizations, crew resource management, pre-flight decision making, risk analysis, mission planning, record keeping, photography and video, practical flight exercises and scenario-based activities.

Course Provider
This training opportunity is provided by a team of instructors from DHSES, Nassau County Fire Marshal's Office, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the New York State Police (NYSP), and NUAIR.

Location
Nassau County Public Safety Center
1194 Prospect Avenue
Westbury, NY 11590

Times
October 21-23, 2025: Check-In (7:30am-8:00am), Course (8:00am-5:00pm)

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

Audience
Participants must be first responders or other public safety officials whose participation is sponsored by their agency and whose focus is on gaining training and experience to perform their duties at their agency. Upon completion, participants are expected to assist with instruction on future regional course offerings in this region.

Interested candidates for this course must have their FAA Part 107 certification at the point of registration for this course.

Attendees are required to bring their own Remote ID equipped quadcopter style UAS, capable of at least 15 minutes of flight time, and equipped with a camera. Additional UAS batteries and a battery charger are also required. This information will be captured during the registration process in our

Learning Management System (LMS).
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.

Registration Process
All student registrations will be reviewed by DHSES 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 the course, you will receive a confirmation email from DHSES.

No Show Policy
Failure to attend a class you have registered for can result in restriction on future course attendance and agency notification. Questions If you have any questions, please contact uas@dhses.ny.gov

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