What are the rules when a fire department or police agency deploys a drone to aid in their duties? That’s where standards hope to normalize how drones get utilized in the field – and keep departments out of legal trouble. As Lt. Schueler said, “It’s expensive to have your name on a case.” In other words, having standards protects everyone involved (and keeps you of court).

In today’s episode, the group discusses the ever-evolving drone usage standards. The fire service has the NFPA 2400 standards – but what about law enforcement? There’s also a discussion about standard operating procedures, or SOPs, and other related acronyms (there are lots and lots of acronyms).

Joe also shares a story about the day a $30,000 investment decided to fly away. The group starts a conversation about how they got their waivers and certificates of authorization, or COAs, and how they have used them. Some great pointers here, too, about how to the daytime waiver/night-time permission waiver can and cannot be used. Enjoy the show! And be sure to leave us a rating! Thank you!

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