Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), or drones, are transforming the way in which emergency services can respond to a call for service. FCPS regularly utilizes our agency drones to provide overwatch for our officers on the street, help identify additional types of resources needed at an incident, or aid in quickly documenting scenes like vehicle crashes. By enhancing situational awareness and improving response efficiency, drones are an essential tool in public safety. #SafetyAndServiceForALL | Fort C

Central MD’s servicemen learn to operate unmanned aerial vehicles for assault and reconnaissance units Servicemen study characteristics of different quadcopters, how to repair unmanned aerial vehicles in the field, as well as perform flights for assault and reconnaissance units under supervision of instructors with combat experience. ▫️The training is divided into two parts. In the first stage, aircraft are studied and trainees conduct initial flights on a simulator. Future drone operators are a