El Paso Public Safety Drone Training – NFPA 2400 Compliant
From Above Droneworks delivers NFPA 2400-compliant drone training for El Paso public safety teams ready to operate with purpose. More than certification—we prepare your team for mission-ready response, FAA compliance, and tactical UAS deployment.
Built for Public Safety. Proven in El Paso.
Train your department to operate safely, legally, and effectively with NFPA 2400-aligned drone instruction designed for real missions. We deliver tactical UAS training trusted by El Paso fire, police, emergency management, and school safety teams.
Local Knowledge. Mission-Level Standards.
We work with law enforcement, fire departments, OEM teams, and school police to deliver hands-on drone instruction that fits real missions—not classroom theory. Every training scenario is designed for high-stakes use: structure fires, crash response, grid searches, and disaster mapping. We operate in El Paso, so we understand the complexities of our airspace and terrain.
Veteran-Led, FAA-Certified, NFPA-Trained
Our lead instructor is a U.S. Army veteran with over 20 years of experience in Homeland Security, CBRN operations, and emergency response planning. He has led missions in high-pressure environments, coordinated air operations, and trained teams in risk management and real-time decision-making.
We hold FAA Part 107 certification and have completed NFPA 2400 Public Safety Drone Operations training. This means our instruction is grounded in national standards, real-world mission execution, and agency-level accountability.
Aligned with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 2400
Our training follows the full scope of NFPA 2400: Standard for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Used in Public Safety Operations. We train teams to meet national expectations for UAS deployment—covering pre-flight planning, crew coordination, scene integration, and data documentation. Every policy, checklist, and protocol we provide is shaped to help departments standardize operations, reduce liability, and operate with legal confidence in high-risk environments.
Drone supports real-time fire response by providing aerial situational awareness for first responders on the ground.
FAA Part 107 Certification (Test + Application)
We prepare your operators to pass the FAA Remote Pilot in Command exam with confidence. But more importantly, we train them to apply that knowledge in the field. This includes understanding airspace classifications (A-G), interpreting sectional charts, reading METARs and TAFs for weather planning, identifying crew responsibilities under Part 107.19, and executing emergency procedures under stress. Trainees leave with a working understanding of federal airspace rules and how they directly affect public safety missions.
What Your Team Will Learn
This training equips your team to operate drones with precision, accountability, and purpose. We cover FAA certification, tactical mission planning, live and simulated scenarios, and secure data handling—so your agency is ready to respond, document, and lead with confidence in any public safety environment.
Tactical Flight Planning & Airspace Management
Operating safely in El Paso requires more than drone control—it demands situational awareness, planning discipline, and risk foresight. We train your team to build detailed mission plans with geofencing, airspace class overlays, and visual reference points. Trainees practice flying in and around Class C airspace, near Fort Bliss, and other sensitive zones, while using LAANC for real-time authorizations. We also cover TFR recognition, NOTAM interpretation, altitude limits, and safety buffer enforcement in high-risk environments.
Scenario-Based UAS Missions (Above Ops VR + Live)
Your team will complete mission profiles based on real public safety operations, reinforced with immersive VR drills. Scenarios include:
- Search & Rescue (SAR): Grid-based search flights with altitude planning
- Crash Documentation: Multi-angle imaging for post-incident reconstruction
- Disaster Assessment: Aerial mapping for damage reports and EOC coordination
- Campus Security: Event overwatch and perimeter risk monitoring
Above Ops VR prepares your team to make decisions under pressure—before they ever fly in the field.
Data Handling, Chain of Custody & FOIA Compliance
Public safety drone programs must follow strict data security and legal access standards. We train your team to manage aerial data from capture through storage and review. This includes timestamp validation, camera metadata retention, secure file transfer, labeling protocols, and storage within agency-approved systems. You will also learn how to protect digital evidence under chain of custody, respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, and ensure footage is stored in accordance with state records laws and agency-specific retention schedules.
Who This Training Serves
Designed for public safety teams ready to deploy drones with purpose—this training serves law enforcement, fire, EMS, school police, and emergency managers who need FAA-certified, NFPA-compliant skills built for real missions.
Fire Departments
Rapid situational awareness, fireground mapping, and personnel accountability
Emergency Management Agencies
Damage assessment, wide-area recon, multi-agency coordination
School District Safety Officers
Structured drone use for school safety planning and drill support
Police & Security
Search operations, crowd monitoring, perimeter sweeps, and pursuit overwatch
City Utilities & Infrastructure Teams
Routine inspection, storm response, and traffic monitoring
New UAS Program Leads
Teams building from the ground up—training, documentation, SOPs, and growth plan
Training Delivery Options
Choose the format that fits your team: on-site instruction at your facility, hybrid delivery with Above Ops VR, or coordinated group certification sessions. Flexible, mission-driven, and built for public safety.
On-Site in El Paso
We train at your station, office, or designated field—adapting our modules to your department's goals, geography, and mission profiles.
Hybrid Delivery with Above Ops VR
Start remote or in-person. Use Above Ops VR to run mission simulations before and after field sessions to reinforce tactical awareness.
Group Certification Cohorts
Train multiple team members at once. Ideal for departments seeking to build or scale an internal UAS program with consistent standards.
Launch Your Public Safety UAS Program the Right Way
What You Receive
- FAA Part 107 training + testing guidance
- On-site or hybrid tactical flight instruction
- Access to Above Ops VR mission simulation
- Data handling + chain of custody checklist
- COA / night waiver filing support (if needed)
- Certificate of completion for all attendees
- Optional program documentation templates (SOPs, flight logs, checklists)
Service Area
- El Paso
- Socorro
- Horizon City
- Canutillo
- Fabens
- Ysleta ISD, EPISD,
- El Paso Fire Department
- UTEP
- Texas Tech El Paso, and surrounding agencies.
Why Departments Choose From Above Droneworks
- We’re based in El Paso. We understand the region’s airspace, agency protocols, and safety challenges.
- We’re veteran-owned. Discipline, safety, and mission focus are in our DNA.
- We’re NFPA 2400 aligned. Your training stands up to audits, reviews, and grants.
- We build programs, not just pilots. From SOP templates to program launch guidance, we help you operationalize—not just certify.
