Security & Surveillance Operations
Aerial surveillance, crowd and perimeter monitoring, evidence capture and inter-agency coordination.
Course overview
Designed with and for security agencies. This programme teaches personnel how to use drones to support patrols, monitor crowds and perimeters, respond to incidents and capture evidence that stands up to scrutiny, while respecting privacy, the law and the rules of engagement.
Entry requirements
- Serving personnel of a recognised security agency, or nomination by an agency
- Completion of Basic Drone Pilot, or included as a combined track
What you will learn
- Plan and run aerial surveillance and patrol support missions
- Monitor crowds, events and perimeters from the air
- Use thermal imaging for search, rescue and night operations
- Capture, store and hand over evidence correctly
- Coordinate drone operations with ground teams and other agencies
Course modules
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1
Drones in Security Operations
Roles, capabilities and limits of drones in security work.
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2
Law, Privacy & Rules of Engagement
Legal frameworks, privacy and accountability.
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3
Surveillance & Patrol Support
Area surveillance, patrol overwatch and target tracking.
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4
Thermal & Night Operations
Thermal imaging for search, rescue and night missions.
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5
Evidence Capture & Handling
Recording, chain of custody and reporting.
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6
Inter-agency Coordination
Communication with ground teams and joint operations.
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7
Final Assessment
Scenario-based theory exam and operational flight test.
Training schedule
6 weeks of training, combining lessons with practical sessions.
Dates for the next cohort will be announced soon.
Assessment
You need 75% overall to pass.
Certification
Students who pass receive a training certificate with a unique number that anyone can verify online.