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UAS Nighttime Operators Course 240125-NOP-POST-C01
January 25, 2024 - January 26, 2024
2:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cancellations must be made by January 11, 2024 to obtain a full refund. See our Cancellation Policy for additional restrictions & information.
Learn how to safely and lawfully use this life-saving resource for nighttime public safety operations
Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (sUAV) are powerful tools for first responders. However, nighttime operations add complexity that requires specific training and equipment. The FAA maintains that an “applicant must assure all required persons participating in the small unmanned aircraft operation have the knowledge to recognize and overcome visual illusions caused by darkness and understand physiological conditions which may degrade night vision.” In this course, students identify night visual illusions and the physiological degradation occurring in darkness, then develop mitigating strategies. Students use state-of-the-art equipment to perform nighttime UAS operations couched in reality-based public safety mission sets.
Students will:
- Receive at least six hours as a member of a nighttime UAS flight crew
- Log at least two hours of flight time.
- Use thermal imagery equipped UAVs for nighttime operations
- Use Infrared equipped UAVs for nighttime operations
- Use white light equipped UAVs for nighttime operations
- Demonstrate support of nighttime public safety operations
- Understand the human physiological effects during night operations
- Identify visual illusions associated with night flying
- Develop techniques to mitigate the risks of night operations
- Examine equipment requirements for operating during hours of darkness
- Create risk mitigation strategies for night operations
Course Information
Course Length: 2 days (16 hours)
Max Class Size: 15 Students
Equipment: All training equipment is provided by the RTC
Student Requirements: FAA Part 107 License
Recommended For: sUAS Operators and Supervisors / Tactical Operators / Nighttime Operators
Prerequisite: RTC 48-hour Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator’s Course, or 32-hour Basic Operator’s Course, or have an FAA Part 107 license
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Venue: Fairview Developmental Center
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Description:
The Fairview Developmental Center is located on 114 acres of state-owned land and has a partially vacant hospital, administrative buildings, and onsite classrooms. Please see the information below and the maps for accessing the classroom. The facility entrance is at the intersection of Harbor Blvd and Fair Drive. Look for parked cars in the third parking lot past Pearl Way. You will see RTC training signage.
Restaurants near the training location
Contract Hotels:
Ayres Hotel, Fountain Valley
17550 Brookhurst Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 861-5170
King studio suite – $120 +taxes per night.
Our King Studio Suite features One King Bed and a full-size sofa bed to accommodate extra guests. Guestrooms include a micro kitchen with a mini-refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker. Amenities include a 42″ flat screen TV, iHome clock/alarm, executive desk with ergonomic chair, and sitting area. Our bathrooms feature a tub/shower combination with a separate vanity. Overnight guests enjoy a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, internet, and parking.
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If you book in person or via the phone, please mention “LARTC”
Sonesta ES Suites
17550 Brookhurst Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 965-8000
Studio king suite – $120 +taxes per night.
This king studio suite provides ample space with one king bed and a full-size sofa bed. The living area features a flat-screen television with premium movie channels and a work desk. The kitchen includes a full-sized refrigerator, stovetop, microwave oven, dishwasher, pots and pans, utensils, plates, and glasses. The hotel provides a complimentary full breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking for one vehicle. Additional amenities include onsite laundry facilities, a fitness center, a heated pool/spa, a basketball court, and a fire pit with a grill and outdoor dining area.
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Classroom location
Look for parked cars in the third parking lot past Pearl Way. You will see RTC training signage.