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Countering the Drone Threat: A Guide to Criminal UAV Investigations
Investigate drone-related crimes: criminal uses of drones, the legal framework, collecting and analyzing drone evidence, and real case studies.
No public class scheduled. Host this course for your agency.

PRICE
$250 per registrant
LENGTH
8 hours (1 day)
CLASS SIZE
9–30 students
DISCIPLINE
Law enforcement
Overview
This course gives a comprehensive overview of drone investigations. You’ll learn about different types of drones and how they’re used for illegal activities such as surveillance, delivery and weaponization, and the federal and state laws on drone enforcement, airspace restrictions, privacy and evidence collection.
You’ll learn how to identify, collect and analyze evidence such as flight data, camera footage and drone operator identification, explore emerging technologies in drone forensics, including AI, machine learning and counter-drone systems, and learn from real-world drone crime cases and successful investigations. By the end, you’ll be equipped to investigate drone-related crimes and present strong cases in court.
What you’ll learn
- Drone technology and its criminal applications
- Legal framework for drone investigations
- Collecting and analyzing drone evidence
- Emerging technologies in drone forensics
- Real-world case studies
Who it’s for
Law enforcement officers and investigators handling drone-related crimes.
What’s included
- Documentation for first responder continuing education credits
Host this course
Book at least 2 months ahead. Host provides a classroom and a flight area if applicable.
“Very good class with clear explanations of what can be done legally on patrol to preventing situations in large special operations.”
— Pearland PD
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