UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

Tactical Drone Operations

HTTG’s Tactical Drone Operations course is a 3-day comprehensive program exploring the tactical advantages of utilizing an unmanned aircraft to provide a safe and efficient way to gather intelligence, survey a scene, and locate suspects or hostages. UAS systems equipped with cameras and sensors provide real-time information to SWAT teams, commanders, and supervisors.

Students will fly inside buildings and other enclosed structures, undergo real mission scenarios, low-light applications, and push their piloting skills — instructed by experienced tactical law enforcement UAS operators.

Certification
HTTG Tactical UAS Certified
Format
In-Person / Mobile
Audience
Law Enforcement / SWAT
Standard
FAA / HTTG System
Course Overview

Training Overview

This course introduces tactical flying procedures and scenario-based training utilizing an unmanned aerial system in the national airspace. Students will fly inside buildings and other enclosed structures where limited visibility, tight spaces, radio frequency communication, and obstacles challenge even experienced UAS pilots.

Students learn that a comprehensive plan is essential to ensure the safety, privacy, and collection of data. Training covers real mission scenarios, low-light applications, and advanced piloting techniques. Instruction is provided by experienced tactical law enforcement UAS operators with verified operational backgrounds.

Course Details

CertificationHTTG Tactical UAS Certified
StandardFAA / HTTG System
FormatIn-Person / Mobile
AudienceLaw Enforcement / SWAT
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About HTTG

High Threat Training Group is a veteran and law-enforcement-owned training organization. All instructors hold verified operational credentials.

Courses20+
Officers Trained3,000+
Agencies Served500+

Core Training Topics

  • Flight Operations and UAS Fundamentals
  • UAS Operations with Tactical Teams
  • In-Flight Search Techniques
  • UAS Night Operations
  • Indoor Tactical Flight Operations
  • UAV Team Tactics
  • Vehicle Suppression and Clearing Support
  • Working with Crewed Aircraft
  • Navigation and Sensor Systems
  • Mission Planning and Data Analysis
  • Mitigation Measures and Network Security
  • Wide Area Terrain Characteristics and Searches

Required Equipment

  • Primary UAS
  • Indoor UAS
  • Multiple Batteries and Charging Systems
  • Part 107 Certification Recommended
  • UAS Flight Experience Required
  • Note Taking Material
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • You must have a drone in order to fly — no sharing drones
  • First day will start post-lunch for low-light operations
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Part 107 certification is recommended but not required. However, prior UAS flight experience is necessary. Students must bring their own drone — no sharing is permitted.
Students need a primary UAS for outdoor operations and an indoor UAS for enclosed structure training. Multiple batteries and charging systems are required. Specific drone requirements will be provided upon registration.
Yes. HTTG delivers mobile law enforcement training to agencies nationwide. Contact us through the Host Training page to discuss dates, logistics, and course options for your agency.