Customized UAS Training
& Program Development
Built for public safety, utilities,
government, and enterprise teams.
Led by decades of real-world experience.
Delivered on-site, nationwide.
remote pilot CERTIFICATE
online Course
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Our comprehensive online course is the fastest - way to prepare for your aeronautical knowledge test. Pass the exam and become a certified commercial pilot.
CORE SERVICES
UAS CONSULTING
Drone Program Consulting
Strategic guidance for your drone program. We help you design, scale, and govern programs that work—from platform selection and policy to compliance and rollout.
UAS TRAINING
On-Site Team Training
Hands-on, mission-ready instruction. We deliver custom training built around your industry, environment, and team skill level, taught by instructors who’ve flown real-world emergencies.
WHY TEAMS CHOOSE US.
for Training
NATIONWIDE ON-SITE TRAINING
We come to your location—cutting travel costs and downtime and train in your environment with your tools.
REAL WORLD INSTRUCTION
We’re not here to sell you drones—we help you build a mission-ready program, from platform selection to deployment.
for Consulting
CUSTOM DESIGNED PROGRAMS
Built for first responders, utilities, engineers, environmental teams, and more.
UNBIASED CONSULTING
Led by firefighters, law enforcement, and FAA-certified pilots who’ve used drones in real-world emergencies.
FAA Certified ICS / NIMS Compliant Lead Instructor 25 years with LAFD Hundreds of Agencies Trained Training Nationwide
Trusted by
Agencies, Departments, and Enterprises.
We’ve trained thousands of operators and worked conslulted public safety teams, city governments, utilities, and private enterprises across the U.S. Our experience spans everything from SWAT operations and wildland firefighting to infrastructure inspection and risk management.
Endorsed by
Industry Leaders
“Derrick is a beacon of innovation in the public safety community. His passion for UAS technology and its importance for police, fire and SAR agencies is driving adoption and saving lives across the country.”
— Rob Clark, Ecommerce at Sonos
“Derrick is a driven, dedicated, and passionate person who applies himself fully to everything he takes on. In his role at the LA Fire Department, he helped lead the charge to create the first drone program at the largest fire department in the world."”
— Zacc Dukowitz, SEO Expert, Content Marketer
“Derrick has the knowledge, skills and abilities required for UAV program success. He was clear in his directions, illustrative in his descriptions, and enthusiastic to share his expertise. ”
— Dr. Lindsay Judah, CFO, CTO, CEMSO, MIFireE, Public Safety Professional
“Derrick Ward’s expertise in UAS is second to none. His decades of experience as a first responder in addition to his UAS experience is the perfect blend of professions.”
— Kevin Nida, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority
“Derrick’s background, expertise, and experience with UAS in the field allows him to share valuable insights and be on the cutting edge of public safety UAS.”
— Brett Kanda, Director of DFR Sales at Flock Safety
“Derrick's knowledge on how drones are being used by public safety entities and his experience as a veteran UAS pilot have been absolutely quintessential in moving the entire industrial UAS industry forward.”
— Bill (Zhijun) Chen, Senior Program Manager, Services Special Programs at Apple
Let’s Get Your Team Mission-Ready
Real-world instruction and vendor-neutral consulting to prepare your people, process, and program for success.