Unmanned Aircraft Systems Basic Pilots Course
Date
March 10 - 14, 2025
Cost
Total: $84.00
Fees include registration, health fee, material fees (if applicable). Fees can vary per semester. Fees are subject to change. Fees are based on California resident. Contact the Academy for out-of-state fees.
Locations
First Responder Center
3300 E North Ave
Fresno, California 93725
Reservations
Please call and cancel your reservations if you cannot attend. College Registration fees are subject to change without notice. Make checks payable to Fresno City College. Out of consideration for people who are on a waiting list, please cancel your reservation no later than 21 days prior to the first day of class.
Lead Instructor
Sgt. Scott Weishaar – Fresno Sheriff’s Department
Coordinator Kevin Pendley Kevin.Pendley@fresnocitycollege.edu
Certified Hours
40 hours
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Description - AJ 263
This 40-hour course is designed to teach law enforcement personnel to safely and effectively fly small unmanned aircraft systems (suas) in the national airspace with an emphasis on tactics relating to law enforcement daytime and nighttime operations. This course will also satisfy the faa’s requirements for basic training for remote pilots and visual observers. Material fees and parking fees may be applicable.
Prerequisites
A California Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic Course certificate issued from an accredited regional police academy or equivalent as determined by the division Dean or their appointee. These skills and knowledge base are related to adopted POST and/or industry standards. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency.
