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HOTEL RECOMMENDATION

For participants of the INTERPOL Drone Expert Summit 2024, we recommend staying at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin-Georgetown. We are pleased to announce a special hotel rate for participants attending the INTERPOL Drone Expert Summit 2024. Our partner hotel is offering a unique government rate of $110 USD per night for all IDES2024 attendees, including those who may have already booked.

To take advantage of this offer, simply contact the hotel directly via phone or email with the reference IDES2024 government rate. Please note that local taxes and service charges may apply in addition to the listed rate.

We highly recommend staying at our partner hotel for a convenient and comfortable experience during the summit.

Address: Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin-Georgetown
940 W University Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626, USA 

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OFFICIAL DINNER MEETUP

DroneSense invites all IDES 2024 attendees to the Official Dinner Meetup on Wednesday, October 30 at 6:00 PM in Georgetown Square. This is your exclusive chance to enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and valuable networking with top professionals in the drone and public safety industry.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, share insights, and build relationships that can shape the future of drone operations. Registration will be shared with all attendees. 

Dear emergency services working with drones

We are excited to announce the evolution of the Drone as First Responder (DFR) paradigm. Following the incredible success of the INTERPOL Drone Expert Summit held in Chula Vista last year, we have taken the DFR concept one step further.

Introducing DFR^2 – Drone as First Responder and Drone for First Responder. These two functions are set to revolutionize the way emergency services operate with drones.

DFR^2 opens up new possibilities for using drones in emergency situations. With the Drone as First Responder function, drones can quickly and efficiently assess a situation, gather crucial data, and provide valuable information to emergency responders. Drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras, high-resolution cameras, and other advanced sensors can now act as first-line responders, providing critical information to emergency teams on the ground. This real-time data can significantly enhance decision-making and response times, ultimately saving lives.

On the other hand, the Drone for First Responder function focuses on the use of drones as support tools for emergency personnel. Drones can carry essential supplies, such as medical equipment, water, or communication devices, to hard-to-reach areas or in situations where human access is limited. This function expands the capabilities of emergency services by providing them with an additional resource that can rapidly deliver crucial supplies to those in need.

By combining the capabilities of both functions, emergency services can achieve a comprehensive and highly effective response strategy. DFR^2 not only enhances the safety and efficiency of emergency operations but also improves the overall effectiveness of emergency response efforts.

We believe that the integration of DFR^2 into emergency service protocols will significantly impact the way emergencies are managed. The rapid deployment and versatility of drones make them indispensable tools for modern emergency services. We encourage all emergency services working with drones to explore the possibilities offered by DFR^2 and consider implementing this innovative approach into their operations.

Together, let us embrace the future of emergency response and harness the power of drones to save lives.

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Introduction to Night Mapping via Drones

Tuesday, October 29th and online session TBA

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Texas DPS Tactical Training Center, 810 Co Rd 240, Florence, TX 76527
Limited to 20 Students

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Introduction to Night Mapping via Drones– Training Overview 

FoxFury is presenting a specialized training course on mapping and documenting traffic, forensic and fire investigation scenes. This two-part course is designed to give an overview of the tools and techniques needed to effectively and accurately map nighttime scenes. The training is delivered by our highly experienced Director of Training, Aaron Beckman, and will provide participants with the skills necessary to operate drones and set up the software, camera and lights for optimal results.  

Documenting scenes at night is critical as 49% of fatal car accidents and 60+% of homicides occur at night. This course is designed to help people of all skill levels learn techniques to better use the drone to map and document scenes correctly the first time. 

 

Part 1 will be on site at IDES 2024. It will be 2 hours of combined field instruction along with a hands-on mock night scene to ensure that each participant gains practical experience in mapping at night with drones and utilizing the camera, software, and lights to ensure optimal results. The training is focused on the use of FoxFury Nomad lights, covering light set up and placement in small to medium night scenes.  

Participants will fly a sample night scene using a variety of lights to learn about overcoming shadows and hotspots.  

 

Part 2 will consist of an online 2 hour classroom portion where students will share maps they generated at IDES 2024 and receive real time feedback of what was done well along with areas for improvement. Recommendations and instruction will be provided to help students generate higher quality maps in the future.   

 

By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to efficiently and safely map night scenes using small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and understanding the advantages and limitations of different drone, software and lighting systems. 

  

Training Syllabus 

Part 1: On Site at IDES 2024 

Overview of FoxFury Nomad lights and its features 

Overview of Lighting Principles and Placement:  

Leveraging CRI, Intensity and Beam Angles to yield best results  

Color temperature and clean vs dirty light   

Light Placement, Height, and Selection to avoid Shadows, hot spots and halo Effect 

Overview of Camera Settings:  

Using manual exposure to select the ISO, Shutter Speed, and Apertures that yield best results  

Overview of Photography Principles:  

Photographers Triangle 

Overview of Drones:  

What are factors to consider when purchasing / using a drone for mapping 

What weather conditions can different platforms fly in 

Evaluating different ways to use a drone to map at night 

Overview of Mapping: 

Advantages, Limitations and Expectations of Software  

Distinguishing between good and poor maps.  

Overview of Scenes:  

Challenges associated with size, location, weather, and personnel available 

Hands-On Mapping a Mock Night Scene 

Manipulating the student’s drone, lights and camera settings and evaluating results  

Part 2: Online 

Student Presentations of Maps Generated at IDES2024 

Feedback and recommendations on how to improve map quality based on student results 

 

Course Details 

Date: October 29, 2024 and TBD 

Duration: 4 hours (2 hours onside and 2 hours online following the event)  

Cost: $149

Instructor: Aaron Beckman, Director of Training, FoxFury  

Class size: Limited to 20 students 

Students to bring own drone 

  

Instructor Profile 

Aaron Beckman 

Through his innovative approach and deep understanding of cutting-edge tools, Aaron has earned a reputation as one of the foremost instructors in the country for teaching the intricacies of nighttime data collection. By harnessing the power of advanced lighting and forensic equipment in conjunction with drone technology and mapping software, he not only underscores the critical nature of precise data capture in challenging conditions but also equips agencies with the skills needed to excel in nocturnal operations.

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DroneSense DFR training course

Monday, October 28th and Tuesday, October 29th

08:00am – 5:00pm
Coffee and Lunch Provided Both Days
Texas DPS Tactical Training Center, 810 Co Rd 240, Florence, TX 76527

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Drone as First Responder (DFR) – Training Overview

 

DroneSense is proud to provide a comprehensive Drone as First Responder (DFR) training course for the Interpol Drone Expert Summit 2024 in Florence, Texas. The DroneSense accredited training course is developed and delivered by our international public safety drone experts, Brandon Karr & Stuart Lawless, who will bring your agency’s drone program to the next level. 

Whether your agency is considering implementing a DFR programme or you are already conducting DFR operations, this course will be incredibly valuable to your drone program. The course combines classroom instruction with hands-on flying to maximise learning and implementation of best practice. The training course will include extensive DFR tactics training, building on the experience of our customers and public safety experts spanning both crewed and uncrewed public safety air operations. 

During the training course, participants will utilise DroneSense’s comprehensive drone management and collaboration platform for remote operations. Culminating the training course will be a number of live simulated scenarios for participants to complete with feedback provided by instructors to enhance operational learning.

The DroneSense DFR training course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to deliver a world-leading successful DFR program. 

Course attendees will be eligible for exclusive offers on DroneSense products. Please email sales@dronesense.com with confirmation of your course booking for more information

 

Training Syllabus

  • Overview of DFR
  • Establishing a DFR program, selecting launch sites & operational area
  • Tactical remote operations
  • Obtaining regulatory approval and FAA waivers
  • DFR data
  • DFR Tactical Options
  • Live DFR scenarios
  • Extensive hands-on flying training and experience

Monday 28th October 2024 

 

Session

Time

Introduction & DFR Overview

08:30 – 09:00

Identifying & Establishing Launch Sites and Operational Areas

09:00 – 09:30

Tactical DFR v BVLOS DFR

09:30 – 10:00

Coffee Break

10:00 – 10:15

Obtaining Operational Authorisation & Waivers

10:15 – 10:45

DroneSense Remote Overview

10:45 – 11:45

DFR Reporting Data

11:45 – 12:15

Lunch

12:15 – 13:00

Tactics: Aircraft & Payload Operations

13:00 – 14:00

Tactics: Communication

14:00 – 14:45

Tactics: Aircraft & Payload Operations

14:45 – 15:15

Tactics: Enclosed Area Searching

15:15 – 16:00

Tactics: Open Area Searching

16:00 – 16:45

Day 1 Recap

16:45 – 17:00

 

Tuesday 29th October 2024

 

Session

Time

Day 1 Recap & DFR Daily Inspections

08:30 – 09:00

Tactics: Vehicle Incidents

09:00 – 09:30

Tactics: SWAT / Firearms Incidents

09:30 – 10:00

Coffee Break

10:00 – 10:15

Tactics: Public Order Incidents

10:15 – 10:45

Tactics: Fire Incidents

10:45 – 11:15

Tactics: Water Incidents

11:15 – 11:45

Tactics: Multi-Agency Incidents

11:45 – 12:15

Lunch

12:15 – 13:00

Live Scenarios

13:00 – 16:30

Training Recap and DroneSense Q&A

16:30 – 17:00

 

DroneSense Training Team

 

Brandon Karr

Brandon Karr is an internationally recognized SME for UAS operations for public safety with a specialisation in law enforcement and disaster response. 

Brandon is currently a Drone as First Responder Solutions Engineer for DroneSense. He is from Pearland, Texas and is the former Chief Pilot, UAS Integrations Coordinator, and night shift patrolmen for the Pearland Police Department. 

Brandon started his interest in aviation in 2006 where he earned his Commercial and Certified Flight Instructor licences for manned fixed wing single-engine, multi-engine, and instrument ratings. He used his aviation knowledge and experience to start the Pearland Police Department’s UAS program and since has assisted over 600 other agencies start or develop their programs across the nation. 

Brandon also started Pearland’s Drone as First Responder program and was granted the first completely BVLOS waiver in the US.

 

Stuart Lawless

Stuart Lawless is an internationally recognised public safety aviation SME for crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations. 

Stuart started his career as a patrol officer for the Metropolitan Police Service in London, UK. He joined the Air Support Unit as a Tactical Flight Officer (TFO) before being promoted to the unit Sergeant.

Stuart was also the Operational Lead for the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) Drone portfolio, supporting the delivery of the BVLOS pathway programme for UK police forces.

Stuart is now a Solutions Engineer at DroneSense, supporting public safety agencies across the world to develop their drone operations. His experience of crewed and uncrewed air support operations will provide course delegates with a unique insight into policing spontaneous and pre-planned incidents from a range of air assets.

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Designing your Drone as a First Responder (DFR) Program

Tuesday, October 29th

11:00am – 3:00pm
Coffee and Lunch Provided
Texas DPS Tactical Training Center, 810 Co Rd 240, Florence, TX 76527
Limited to 15 Students

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Designing your Drone as a First Responder (DFR) Program – Training Overview

BRINC Drones is excited to offer a comprehensive training program on designing and implementing a Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program. This course is tailored for public safety professionals and agencies looking to develop or enhance their drone operations for rapid response. Led by industry experts Gino Basilotta and Kevin Stephens, this 4-hour course will provide the essential knowledge and practical tools needed to structure a successful DFR program.

This course offers invaluable insights into securing stakeholder buy-in, optimizing launch sites, gaining FAA approvals for advanced operations, and building the necessary IT and policy infrastructure. The training includes hands-on demonstrations, real-world examples, and best practices from experienced DFR operators.

Training Syllabus

  • Stakeholder Buy-in & Community Engagement
    Learn how to engage key stakeholders, including local law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, and government officials, to demonstrate the value of your DFR program. This section will also cover how to establish a transparency portal to maintain public trust and confidence.

  • Calls for Service Mapping & Site Planning using Google Earth
    Demonstration on using Google Earth to map calls for service data and plan optimal launch sites to maximize response times and situational awareness.

  • Launch Points: Jurisdiction-specific Strategy – Sites vs Vehicles
    Compare the pros and cons of fixed-site launches versus vehicle-based launches. Fixed sites offer stable and continuous coverage for specific zones, while vehicles provide mobility and flexibility for dynamic or large-scale emergencies.

  • Path to No Visual Observer (VO) Operations
    Gain insights on working with the FAA to secure approval for No VO operations, implementing see-and-avoid technology, and collecting ongoing data to prove the safety and effectiveness of your DFR program.

  • Infrastructure / IT Collaboration
    Learn how to coordinate with your IT department to ensure seamless communication and infrastructure setup for your DFR operations.

  • Payload Deployments
    Explore lifesaving payloads for medical emergencies such as drug overdoses, water rescues, and heart attacks, and how they can be deployed effectively in a DFR program.

  • Policy & 107 Compliance
    Best practices for drafting department policies to comply with FAA Part 107 regulations, including language specific to drone operations.

  • Setting up a 107 Pilot Training Program
    Tips on structuring a comprehensive training program for drone pilots, covering both aerial and indoor drone operations, maintaining training logs, and using essential tools.

Course Details

  • Date: Tuesday, October 29th
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Location: Texas DPS Tactical Training Center, 810 Co Rd 240, Florence, TX 76527
  • Cost: $95 per student
  • Instructors: Gino Basilotta and Kevin Stephens
  • Class Size: Limited to 15 students

Instructor Profiles

Gino Basilotta
Gino Basilotta joined BRINC Drones after retiring from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, where he served for 12 years on the Technical & Surveillance Squad and the Barricade Response Team. As a primary drone pilot, he deployed tactical drones during critical operations. Before his law enforcement career, Gino spent over 20 years in the technology sector, setting up IT infrastructure for major hotels along the Las Vegas Strip, including The Venetian. Now at BRINC, Gino oversees the company’s IT environment and supports partner agencies through DFR integration.

Kevin M. Stephens
Kevin M. Stephens is the Director of Training at BRINC Drones and an expert in drone operations with extensive experience in tactical applications. His knowledge of UAS and their use in confined spaces will provide participants with a comprehensive learning experience in DFR operations.

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Meet the speakers

Randy Brice

Chief of Police at Queen Creek PD

Mauro Lopez

Sector Coordinator- SUAS and CUAS Operations at US Border Patrol/San Diego Sector

Thomas Brinkman

CEO & Co-founder at AirHub

Rickard Henningsson

Accountable manager UAS, Swedish Police Authority at Swedish Police Authority

Don Redmond

Vice President of Advanced Public Safety Projects at BRINC

Johan Dahlen

Head of Regional UAS-Unit at Swedish Police Authority

Jose Antonio Cebrian de Barrio

Head of Critical communications SIRDEE, R&D Department and CUAS Department at Spanish Ministry of Interior

Corey Blize

Inspector, Officer in Charge, "K" Division Air Services at Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Alberta

Rasha Azaldin Shafii

Head of Drone Unit at Royal Malaysia Police

PANEL DISCUSSION

TBA

Walt Goodson

Deputy Director, Law Enforcement Services at Texas DPS

Roxana Kennedy

Chief of Police at Chula Vista Police Department

Brandon Moore

Captain at Asheville Police Dpt.

Roee Kashi

Co-founder and CTO at Elsight

Matt Service

Group Chief Executive Officer at Blue Lights Digital

Michael K. O’Shea

Program Manager/Public Safety Liaison at Federal Aviation Administration

Mohammed Omar Al Muhairi

Head of UAS Section at Dubai Police

Jan Otto Johansen

Head of CUAS at Norwegian National Police

Rahul Sidhu

Co-founder & CEO at Aerodome

Toshinobu Yasuhira

Director at Interpol Innovation Centre

Thomas Eder

R&D and Business Leader at Nokia

Kerry Fleming

FAA Group Manager of the SOSC at Federal Aviation Administration

Chad Karlewicz

Commander at LEDA / Renton Police Dpt, Washington

Adam Bry

CEO at Skydio

Shay Levy

CEO at FlightOps

Scott Kleinfeldt

Lieutenant of Police at City of Madison PD

Eyvind Grytting

Technical and Safety Manager at Norwegian Police - Air Support Unit UAS

Thomas Vahrner

ATLAS Chairman "Forum Innovation" and Head of Department UAS/cUAS at Special Intervention Unit COBRA at Ministry of Interior, Austria

Randall Warnas

CEO at Anzu Robotics

Paul-Antoine Tomi

Divisional commissioner and Deputy to the assistant director of public order for the greater paris area at Police prefecture

Jason Day

Director, Unmanned Aircraft at Texas Department of Public Safety

Christopher Church

Senior Forensics Specialist at Interpol

Morten Pedersen

UAS Consultant at Denmark National Police - Special Crime Unit

Blake Resnick

Founder & CEO at BRINC

Christian Struwe

Vice President Regulatory, Government & Industry Affairs at Altitude Angel

Joseph Walker

Supervising Public Safety Analyst at Chula Vista Police Department

David Cameron

Field Services Engineer and Lead UAS Pilot at MatrixSpace

PANEL DISCUSSION

TBA

Grant Hosticka

Head of Solutions Engineering NA at DJI

Anders Martinsen

CEO at UAS Norway

Terry Ryan

President and CEO at HigherGround (Live911)

Matt Sloane

CEO and Founder at SkyFire Consulting

Douglas R. Oeser

Crime Analyst Supervisor at Asheville Police Dpt.

John Kuch

Unmanned Systems Analyst at Pasco Sheriff's Office

DJ Smith

Senior Technical Surveillance Agent at Virginia State Police

Ryan Bracken

Chief Product Officer at DroneSense, Inc.

Kara Zink

Special Agent- WMD Coordinator at DOJ FBI

Event Schedule

Day 1 - Best practice (Auditorium)

08:00 - 08:05

Official opening of IDES2024

By Anders Martinsen - CEO at UAS Norway

08:05 - 08:15

Welcome to Texas DPS

By Walt Goodson - Deputy Director, Law Enforcement Services at Texas DPS

08:15 - 08:30

Opening of day 1 of IDES2024

By Toshinobu Yasuhira - Director at Interpol Innovation Centre

08:30 - 09:00

Enabling public safety: Regulatory advances and the role of drones in emergency response

By Kerry Fleming - FAA Group Manager of the SOSC at Federal Aviation Administration and Michael K. O’Shea - Program Manager/Public Safety Liaison at Federal Aviation Administration

09:00 - 09:30

DFR: Shaping the future of emergency response – The path to tomorrow’s drone Innovations

By Mohammed Omar Al Muhairi - Head of UAS Section at Dubai Police

09:30 - 10:00

CUAS / UAS operation in border environment

By Mauro Lopez - Sector Coordinator- SUAS and CUAS Operations at US Border Patrol/San Diego Sector

Criminal organizations are increasingly using sUAS for smuggling and surveillance, posing significant cross-border threats. Learn about the tactics they employ, the challenges faced by law enforcement, and the collaborative efforts to counter these activities in a dynamic operational environment.

10:00 - 10:30

BREAK

10:30 - 11:00

Public safety drones as a service

By Jason Day - Director, Unmanned Aircraft at Texas Department of Public Safety

A presentation on a project in Austin providing DIAB assets to public safety agencies via remote access. This service improves response times, reduces costs, and expands operations using technologies like airspace awareness, drone detection, remote ID sensors, Starlink, and smart infrastructure.

11:00 - 11:30

How to perform DFR tests before you buy

By Corey Blize - Inspector, Officer in Charge, "K" Division Air Services at Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Alberta

11:30 - 12:30

LUNCH

12:30 - 13:30

PANEL DISCUSSION: Presentation of Interpol White Paper on DFR

By PANEL DISCUSSION - TBA at

13:30 - 14:00

From detection to action: Leveraging drone data to counter illegal activities

By Jose Antonio Cebrian de Barrio - Head of Critical communications SIRDEE, R&D Department and CUAS Department at Spanish Ministry of Interior

This presentation explores how drone technology can be utilized to detect, monitor, and respond to illegal activities. It will highlight key strategies for transforming real-time drone data into actionable intelligence, enhancing operational efficiency in law enforcement.

14:00 - 14:30

BREAK

14:30 - 15:00

Safe UAS operations

By Jan Otto Johansen - Head of CUAS at Norwegian National Police

How to session: Detection of low flying object in lower airspace to ensure public safety air operations. (e.g. with referrence to Eurovision i Sweden in 2024. Joint presentation together with Swedish Police)

15:00 - 15:30

San Diego FBI: What brings agency partners together to combat domestic threats?

By Kara Zink - Special Agent- WMD Coordinator at DOJ FBI

The FBI leads efforts to investigate and prevent domestic and international terrorism in the U.S. In San Diego, the complexity of threats exceeds the capacity of any single agency. Discover how the SD FBI coordinates collaboration among federal, state, and local agencies to combat criminal activities in the region.

15:30 - 16:00

TBA

Day 1 - "How to" (Classroom)

08:30 - 09:15

Covert drone operations

By Morten Pedersen - UAS Consultant at Denmark National Police - Special Crime Unit

A review of our handling and optimization of equipment, as well as solving associated problems.

09:15 - 10:00

Drones during hurricane Helene

By Brandon Moore - Captain at Asheville Police Dpt. and Douglas R. Oeser - Crime Analyst Supervisor at Asheville Police Dpt.

How to session:

10:00 - 10:30

BREAK

10:30 - 11:00

From AI to autonomy: Transforming drones into independent first responders

By Rahul Sidhu - Co-founder & CEO at Aerodome

Gain insights into the evolving AI landscape and its role in drone autonomy, focusing on the major benefits and challenges of implementing AI-driven solutions for enhanced first response capabilities

11:00 - 11:30

Use of thermal UAS in locating clandestine gravesites

By John Kuch - Unmanned Systems Analyst at Pasco Sheriff's Office

This presentation addresses the challenges in locating clandestine graves for investigations. By combining thermal imaging with UAVs, law enforcement gains a cost-effective and accurate tool for detection. Learn how this innovative approach enhances grave detection efforts.

11:30 - 12:30

LUNCH

12:30 - 13:15

When situational awareness is critical in first responder missions - communication is critical

By Roee Kashi - Co-founder and CTO at Elsight

In first responder missions, real-time data from multiple sources is crucial. Roee Kashi Co-founder and CTO of Elsight, will explain how BVLOS high-bandwidth transmission ensures continuous communication, even against jamming attempts, using real-life examples.

13:15 - 14:00

From eyes to AI: Assessing the shift from human to digital visual observers in drone first responder operations in Campbell

By David Cameron - Field Services Engineer and Lead UAS Pilot at MatrixSpace

This presentation examines Campbell's shift from human to digital visual observers in drone-based emergency operations, highlighting improved efficiency and safety. It also addresses challenges like technical and ethical issues while evaluating performance metrics such as response times and success rates. Insights into future improvements for public safety will be discussed.

14:00 - 14:30

BREAK

14:30 - 15:15

Top 5 challenges for public safety drones - this is how we can solve them

By Randall Warnas - CEO at Anzu Robotics

Drone manufacturers face challenges in balancing limited resources while meeting diverse user needs. Public safety is a key focus, but feature requirements vary. This session will explore the development of public safety features, the considerations made by drone OEMs, and the future of hardware and software innovations for public safety applications.

15:15 - 16:00

Possibilities and challenges with 4/5G drones for BLOS operations

By Thomas Eder - R&D and Business Leader at Nokia

Day 2 - Best practice (Auditorium)

08:30 - 09:00

Opening of day 2 of IDES2024

09:00 - 09:30

The value of data from the drone program

By Joseph Walker - Supervising Public Safety Analyst at Chula Vista Police Department

Drone as first responder programs are becoming essential units within any law enforcement organization. But are agencies able to justify, expand and educate the communities they serve? The presentation will be an overview on why data management is critical in a DFR program and what data points can help make a DFR program successful.

09:30 - 10:00

Swedish Police operating DFR during the Eurovision song contest 2024

By Rickard Henningsson - Accountable manager UAS, Swedish Police Authority at Swedish Police Authority and Johan Dahlen - Head of Regional UAS-Unit at Swedish Police Authority

Explore the deployment of multiple drone systems, helicopters, and C-UAS during Eurovision 2024 in Malmö, with a focus on the safety procedures for managing air assets. Featuring insights from the UAS operations team, the session includes exclusive footage and recordings from the event.

10:00 - 10:30

BREAK

10:30 - 11:00

Drone operations during the Olympic Games 2024 in Paris

By Paul-Antoine Tomi - Divisional commissioner and Deputy to the assistant director of public order for the greater paris area at Police prefecture

11:00 - 11:30

VTOL operations from moving vessels

By Rasha Azaldin Shafii - Head of Drone Unit at Royal Malaysia Police

Explore the challenges and innovations of conducting Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) drone operations from moving vessels, covering key techniques and technologies that enable efficient and safe maritime drone deployments.

11:30 - 12:30

LUNCH

12:30 - 13:30

PANEL DISCUSSION

By Roxana Kennedy - Chief of Police at Chula Vista Police Department and Blake Resnick - Founder & CEO at BRINC and Thomas Eder - R&D and Business Leader at Nokia and Chad Karlewicz - Commander at LEDA / Renton Police Dpt, Washington and Adam Bry - CEO at Skydio and Ryan Bracken - Chief Product Officer at DroneSense, Inc.

13:30 - 14:00

COTS-drones vulnerabilities to GNSS and C2 jamming.

By Eyvind Grytting - Technical and Safety Manager at Norwegian Police - Air Support Unit UAS

Real world data from a Norwegian research project

14:00 - 14:30

BREAK

14:30 - 15:00

Doing much with little

By Scott Kleinfeldt - Lieutenant of Police at City of Madison PD

Budget, Politics and staffing are common challenges facing public safety UAS teams. The session will discuss ways to overcome these challenges and upscale your UAS program.

15:00 - 15:30

Unmanned Aerial Systems: Current global threats, trends and solutions

By DJ Smith - Senior Technical Surveillance Agent at Virginia State Police

Discover the evolving role of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in today’s global security landscape, highlighting the major threats posed by drones, including their use by criminal organizations and terrorist groups. The session will also cover the latest trends in UAS technology and innovative solutions to mitigate these risks, from anti-drone systems to international cooperation efforts. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current challenges and the tools available to address them.

15:30 - 16:00

Closing ceremony

By Toshinobu Yasuhira - Director at Interpol Innovation Centre and Christopher Church - Senior Forensics Specialist at Interpol and Jason Day - Director, Unmanned Aircraft at Texas Department of Public Safety and Anders Martinsen - CEO at UAS Norway

Day 2 - "How to" (Classroom)

08:30 - 09:15

Enhancing DFR operations with indoor capacity

By Don Redmond - Vice President of Advanced Public Safety Projects at BRINC

With staffing shortages affecting response times, police agencies are using technology to enhance operations. Learn how live-streaming 911 calls to officers and the Drone as First Responder (DFR) program provide real-time information before officers arrive. Discover how these innovations improve emergency responses and service to the community.

09:15 - 10:00

Integration remote operation with air traffic tower

By Thomas Brinkman - CEO & Co-founder at AirHub

This presentation explores how the DJI Dock, in combination with AirHub, enhances proactive monitoring in Norwegian first responder scenarios. It will also cover the integration with air traffic control to improve workflow efficiency and automation, ultimately contributing to the critical goal of saving lives.

10:00 - 10:30

BREAK

10:30 - 11:30

PANEL DISCUSSION

By Jason Day - Director, Unmanned Aircraft at Texas Department of Public Safety and Blake Resnick - Founder & CEO at BRINC and Matt Sloane - CEO and Founder at SkyFire Consulting and Randy Brice - Chief of Police at Queen Creek PD and Terry Ryan - President and CEO at HigherGround (Live911)

11:30 - 12:30

LUNCH

12:30 - 13:15

Lower Airspace safety solutions for BVLOS flights

By Christian Struwe - Vice President Regulatory, Government & Industry Affairs at Altitude Angel

This session will explore the strengths and weaknesses of current surveillance technologies enabling BVLOS flights for responders. It will focus on ground-based sensor solutions, such as Altitude Angel's Arrow and Prism Detect systems, which provide lower airspace surveillance.

13:15 - 14:00

Cracking the code: Tackling the realities of drone detection systems

By Matt Service - Group Chief Executive Officer at Blue Lights Digital

14:00 - 14:30

BREAK

14:30 - 15:15

DFR SOPs: From rooftop pilot to dock solutions

By Grant Hosticka - Head of Solutions Engineering NA at DJI

This session covers the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for remotely operated drones, from initial rooftop pilots to advanced dock-based solutions. Attendees will learn about strategies and best practices for improving drone operations, including risk management, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and technological advancements.

15:15 - 16:00

Autonomy and DFR solutions: simplifying mission execution with intent-based operations

By Shay Levy - CEO at FlightOps

In emergencies, speed, safety, and compliance are crucial. This session will explore how intent-based operation transforms Drone First Response (DFR) by simplifying mission execution. Operators simply define the mission goal, and the system autonomously handles flight routes, camera control, and coordination. This approach enhances safety, ensures compliance with regulations, and allows first responders to focus on their mission—without the complexities of manual drone control.