UAS Observer
UAS Observer Course is designed to give you the basics of supporting a Drone pilot and how you can be of best use, this can then take back to your teams and embedded.
The course covers aspects such as how to be an observer, laws and regulations to meet, thermal imagery; it also looks at what types of deployments UAS can support.
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This course is designed predominately for those who want to become an UAS Observer, but it is also useful to those in planning/management roles who want to get an understanding of what UAS observers do and how UAS can benefit their management role.
Course Details
This course is suitable for:
Anyone involved in the search for lost or missing people

Fire and Rescue
HM Coastguard
Lowland Rescue
Members of UKSAR groups
Mountain Rescue
Police Officers
Research Institutes
SAR dog organisations
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to attend this course.
The course:
The course follows the current regulations and laws required for UAS and is delivered by experienced members of UKSAR organisations.
The syllabus includes:
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UAS Safety & Role of an Observer
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CAA Regulations
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Basic Maintenance Checks
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Using Missing Persons Behaviour to Influence UAS Operations
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Kit & Equipment of the Drone Team
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Observation of the drone in operations
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Documentation Control
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Understanding of types of UAS Deployments
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Understanding Thermal Imagery
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Setting up & Setting down of TOLP (movable and fixed)
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The course is structured using a combination of classroom sessions, outdoor practical activities & exercises. To maximise quality of learning the course numbers are capped to allow a high instructor/participant ratio.
£170 per course, inclusive of accommodation & meals. Once you have completed the registration process, we will send you all the information you need along with payment details.
Registration will only be possible if a course is available on the courses information page.