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CLASS 1

Presentation Schedule: Leveraging Drone Technology for Enhanced Law Enforcement Operations

  • Audience: Law Enforcement Personnel

  • Date: April 5, 2025

  • Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

  • Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes, including breaks)

  • Location: Hudson, New Hampshire

  • Presenter: [Presenter's Background and Experience, Mentioning Sky Dog Aerial Thermal Imaging LLC]

  • Moto: "One hasn’t truly tried something, until they jump into the pool, fully immerse, then try to swim."

Goal: Provide law enforcement with a thorough understanding of drone mapping, data analysis, and related technologies to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

(9:00 AM - 9:15 AM) Introduction & Foundational Concepts

  • Welcome and Presenter Introduction: Highlight experience with aerial imaging and mapping.

  • The "Jump into the Pool" Moto: Emphasize the importance of hands-on experience and full commitment to learning new technologies.

  • Overview of drone mapping: capturing data from an aerial perspective.

  • Key aspects defined: Photogrammetry, LiDAR, Orthomosaic, Topographic, Agricultural & Thermal Mapping.

  • Applications of Mapping: Industries utilizing this technology, focusing on law enforcement potential.

(9:15 AM - 9:30 AM) Mapping Mission Types & DroneDeploy Example

  • Review different mapping mission types and their use cases.

  • Analyze examples like DroneDeploy's smart grid site inspection, highlighting measurement capabilities (area, linear, count).

  • Point Cloud: Explain sparse vs. dense clouds, applications (surveying, architecture, archaeology, forestry).

  • Digital Elevation Model (DEM): Definition, relation to Digital Terrain Model (DTM) & Digital Surface Model (DSM). Explain how these are generated and their applications.

(9:30 AM - 9:45 AM) Orthomosaics

  • Definition and Features: Georeferenced, distortion-free, high-resolution images.

  • Creation process: Image capture, software alignment and correction.

  • Law enforcement uses: Site planning, evidence documentation, etc.

(9:45 AM - 10:00 AM) BREAK 1 (15 Minutes)

(10:00 AM - 10:30 AM) Workflow in Detail: Data Acquisition and Processing

  • Step 1: Flying the mapping mission: Considerations for flight planning, safety, data collection.

  • Step 2: Building the Orthomosaic in detail.

    • 2A: Importing images, alignment (Medium setting).

    • 2B & 2C: Cleanup Process: Gradual Selection, Reconstruction Uncertainty, Reprojection Error/Accuracy, Optimize Camera Alignment.

    • 2D: Building DEM/Ortho.

  • Step 3: Analyzing the Orthomosaic

  • Step 4: Identifying Points of Interest (POIs).

  • Step 5: Sharing Data

(10:30 AM - 10:45 AM) Introduction to Aerial Mapping with Drones

  • Drone equipment used in Law Enforcement: M30T capabilities (night flight example), ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) examples (altitude, zoom). Discuss different drones, their features, and sensor options appropriate for law enforcement.

  • Workflow overview: Outline the steps involved from mission planning to data delivery.

(10:45 AM - 11:00 AM) RTK and PPK for Enhanced Accuracy

  • Real Time Kinematics (RTK): Explain major benefits (improved accuracy, real-time corrections, fewer GCPs). Discuss the importance of accuracy in law enforcement applications.

  • Using an RTK Drone with PPK: Benefits and Limitations

(11:00 AM - 11:15 AM) BREAK 2 (15 Minutes)

(11:15 AM - 11:45 AM) Enhanced Law Enforcement Operations

  • Benefits of Aerial Mapping:

    • Crime scene mapping

    • Search and rescue operations

    • Traffic accident reconstruction

    • Crowd control

    • Disaster response and damage assessment.

    • Threat assessment

  • Examples using thermal drones

    • Night flight

    • SAR

(11:45 AM - 12:00 PM) Conclusion and Discussion

  • Review key concepts and best practices.

  • Open discussion for questions specific to law enforcement scenarios.

  • Future trends in drone technology for law enforcement.

CLASS 2

Presentation Schedule: Search and Rescue Innovations (In-Depth Training)

  • Audience: Police and Fire Department Personnel

  • Date: April 5, 2025

  • Time: [Specify Start Time, e.g., 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT]

  • Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes, including breaks)

  • Location: Hudson, New Hampshire

  • Presenter: [Presenter's Name/Title]

Goal: To provide comprehensive knowledge and understanding of drone technology, sensors, operational techniques, and best practices specifically for Search and Rescue applications relevant to Police and Fire services.

(0 - 10 Minutes) Introduction & Session Overview

  • Welcome & Presenter Introduction

  • Safety Briefing (if applicable, especially if hardware is present)

  • Training Objectives & Agenda Overview

  • Relevance to Local SAR Operations (Police/Fire Roles)

  • Quick check-in: Current drone usage/experience within the departments (optional)

(10 - 50 Minutes) Module 1: SAR Drone Fundamentals & Mission Planning

  • Intro to SAR Drones:

    • Types of drones suitable for public safety SAR.

    • Key components (airframe, power, gimbal, sensors).

  • Core Advantages in SAR (Expanded):

    • Rapid Deployment: Real-world timing examples.

    • Enhanced Safety: Reducing risk to ground personnel with examples.

    • Access to Difficult Terrain: Visual examples (video/photos).

    • Improved Situational Awareness: How drone feeds inform command decisions.

    • Multi-Agency Support: Integration possibilities.

  • Common Search Patterns (Detailed):

    • In-depth look: Grid, Creeping Line, Expanding Square, Parallel Track.

    • When to use each pattern (terrain, target, conditions).

    • Visual examples/diagrams/video simulations.

    • Factors affecting pattern effectiveness (altitude, speed, sensor).

  • Mission Planning Basics:

    • Pre-flight checks, airspace awareness (briefly mention FAA rules like Part 107 / COAs if relevant), weather considerations.

(50 - 60 Minutes) BREAK 1 (10 Minutes)

(60 - 115 Minutes) Module 2: Sensor Technology Deep Dive

  • Thermal Imaging (In-Depth):

    • Principles: How thermal works, heat signatures, emissivity basics.

    • Factors Influencing Detection: Time of day, weather (temp, humidity, wind), environment (foliage, water), subject condition.

    • DJI Thermal Camera Palettes (Detailed): White Hot, Black Hot, Rainbow, Ironbow, etc. – Side-by-side comparisons, optimal use cases for each in SAR, demonstration with sample imagery/video.

    • Isotherms Explained: Concept (isolating temperature ranges), how to set thresholds, potential benefits (highlighting specific temp ranges).

    • Isotherm Cautions in SAR: Critical discussion on limitations – potential to mask targets, reliance on accurate temperature knowledge, environmental variables causing confusion (using the forest example from text). Practical tips for effective use.

  • RGB & Zoom Cameras:

    • High-Resolution Benefits: Identifying clothing, equipment, tracks, small details.

    • Optical vs. Digital Zoom: Effective use of zoom without losing detail, limitations.

    • Use cases where RGB/Zoom excels (daylight, specific clue searching).

  • Laser Range Finder (LRF):

    • Practical demonstrations/examples: Confirming AGL over uneven terrain, measuring distance to subject/hazard, aiding geolocation for ground teams.

(115 - 125 Minutes) BREAK 2 (10 Minutes)

(125 - 165 Minutes) Module 3: Operations, Analysis & Advanced Topics

  • Operational Parameters (Expanded):

    • Altitudes & Speeds: Detailed discussion on trade-offs (detail vs. coverage), adjusting based on sensor, light, weather, terrain. Optimal ranges revisited.

    • Crew Roles & Communication: Pilot, sensor operator, visual observers, communication protocols with Incident Command/Ground Teams.

    • Data Management: Recording video/stills, logging flight data.

  • SAR Software & Data Analysis:

    • Introduction to tools (LOC8/RDT, ADIAT).

    • Concept: Using software for enhanced analysis (e.g., radiometric data for subtle heat changes like decomposition, automated object detection).

    • Potential applications beyond finding people (e.g., scene mapping, forensic support - relating back to cemetery example if appropriate).

  • Case Studies (Multiple Examples):

    • Walk through 2-3 varied SAR scenarios (e.g., lost hiker in woods, missing person in urban setting, post-incident assessment).

    • Discuss strategy, pattern choice, sensor selection, challenges encountered, and outcomes for each. Use visuals.

  • Best Practices & Integration:

    • Sensor matching recap.

    • Adapting tactics recap.

    • Pre-mission checks (including palette review).

    • Effective communication workflow.

    • Importance of regular training and skill maintenance.

    • Integration into existing departmental SAR protocols.

(165 - 180 Minutes) Final Q&A, Wrap-up & Next Steps

  • Open Floor for Extended Q&A: Address remaining questions, discuss specific local challenges or scenarios.

  • Summary of Key Takeaways.

  • Resources for Further Learning/Information.

  • Closing Remarks & Thank You.

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