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March 23, 2026 - March 26, 2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Homeland Security
TCEQ Headquarters Building
Venue Address:
Course Overview:
This course provides hands-on sUAS flight training using a quadcopter and prepares participants to pass the FAA Remote Pilot Knowledge Test and earn FAA Remote Pilot Certification. FAA testing is not included and must be completed at an authorized Knowledge Testing Center.
Topics Include:
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sUAS Performance & Maintenance
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Emergency Procedures
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Airspace Classification
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COAs & Waivers
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Aviation Weather
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Airport Operations
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Crew Resource Management
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Aeronautical Decision Making
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DJI Systems & Checklists
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Field Training
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Regulations
Class Size: 12 minimum / 20 maximum
(Rural counties under 250,000 population may be exempt from the minimum.)
Who Should Attend:
Public sector personnel who may encounter hazardous materials or WMD incidents and are responsible for recognition, self-protection, notification, and scene security.
Delivery:
Offered onsite through TDEM’s Technological Hazards Unit. Open enrollment for eligible Texas public sector employees/volunteers. Pre-registration required; no walk-ins. Rosters close 3:00 PM CT, two days prior to class.
Facility Requirements:
Secure classroom, testing space, skills area, and FAA-compliant flight training location.
Prerequisites:
NFPA 470 Awareness, NFPA 1072 Awareness (2017), or NFPA 472 Awareness (2002–2013),
—or equivalent (e.g., TEEX AWR-160, TDEM HazMat Awareness, TCFP Firefighter, SFFMA FF I or HazMat Awareness).
Dress Code:
Full-length pants, appropriate shirt (no sleeveless), closed-toe shoes, or approved NFPA-compliant uniform.
Eligibility:
Texas public sector employees or volunteers only. Private/federal/non-profit personnel are ineligible unless serving in a public sector volunteer role.
Cost:
No tuition.
—NOTE—
Restrictions: Proof of completion for all competencies at the HazMat Awareness Level (TCFP, IFSAC, ProBoard). Submit PDF through Request Credit portal.
Special Instructions
Register for this course through the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s (TDEM) training portal. This course also has a number of prerequisites which can be reviewed on TDEM’s website.