Webinars, roundtables, and training cohorts.
Public safety drone programs move fast. DFPSA events bring operators, command staff, and policy leads together to share what's working and what isn't.
DFPSA National Summit 2027
The inaugural DFPSA National Summit will bring together public safety drone program managers, chiefs, policy leads, and operators for three days of agency-led sessions on DFR, BVLOS, ATAK, evidence, and procurement.
- When
- Fall 2027 (TBD)
- Where
- Denver, Colorado
- Format
- 3-day agency summit
Three ways to connect with the community.
Monthly Operator Webinar
Public webinar series covering DFR, BVLOS, ATAK, procurement, and emerging topics. Free to attend, archived for members.
Agency Roundtables
Members-only roundtables for program managers, chiefs, and coordinators. Peer-to-peer discussion, no vendors on the call.
Training Cohorts
Live, cohort-based delivery of DFPSA training courses. Small groups, instructor-led, with agency-specific Q&A.
2026 schedule
DFR Program Launch: Lessons from the First 90 Days
Operators from three agencies share what went right, what broke, and what they'd do differently launching Drone as First Responder programs.
BVLOS Waiver Preparation: What the FAA Actually Wants
A walkthrough of Part 107.31 and 107.51 waiver packets — common rejection reasons, ConOps structure, and risk mitigation strategies.
Agency Roundtable: Thermal Payloads for Fireground Ops
Fire service program managers discuss thermal camera selection, integration with incident command, and after-action workflows.
ATAK for Drone Teams: From Setup to Field Deployment
TAK server setup, drone-to-ATAK video feeds, map layer packages, and field team coordination patterns for public safety.
Procurement Without the Politics: Grant-Aligned Drone Buying
How to write NDAA-compliant specs, navigate Blue UAS, and align your drone buy with FEMA, COPS, and JAG grant cycles.
Agency Roundtable: Evidence Handling & Data Retention
Law enforcement program managers discuss chain-of-custody for drone-captured evidence, retention policies, and courtroom admissibility.
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