Tactical Drone Training
Elevate tactical operations and enhance community protection through NWTC's specialized drone training courses intended for professionals in:
- Law enforcement
- Fire departments
- SWAT teams
- Search and rescue
Register for scheduled drone training classes at NWTC, or contact our Public Safety Training Coordinator to bring tailored training directly to your location.
Public safety professionals face increasingly complex challenges that demand innovative solutions. NWTC's drone flight training classes equip you with the tactical skills and operational knowledge needed to leverage unmanned aircraft systems effectively in critical situations.
Our comprehensive training goes beyond basic operations—we focus on real-world applications that directly impact officer safety, operational efficiency, and community protection.
Why Choose NWTC Drone Training?
- Enhance Safety: Use drones to assess dangerous situations, reducing risks to officers, suspects, and civilians.
- Operate in Complex Spaces: Learn interior and confined space operations for better tactical planning and communication.
- Save Lives: Quickly locate missing or endangered individuals with thermal imaging, GPS, and efficient search patterns.
- Boost Efficiency: Cut manpower and overtime costs with strategic drone deployment, maximizing resources.
Customized Training
At NWTC, we can bring top-tier drone training directly to you. Whether at your location or department, our expert instructors can travel and deliver tailored, hands-on training to match your tactical goals.
Email Rob Hock, Public Safety Training Coordinator, to discuss customized drone training.
Specialized Training Courses
Interior Drone Operations with Team Tactics
Duration: 8.5 hours | Cost: $249/person
Master comprehensive building clearing operations with integrated team tactics. This hands-on course covers interior flight dynamics, team communication protocols, and coordination between drone operators and clearing teams. Learn to incorporate technology solutions that minimize officer exposure while maintaining operational effectiveness.
Advanced Interior Drone Operations with Low Light/No Light Training
Duration: 8.5 hours | Cost: $249/person
Prerequisite Required
Build upon foundational skills with advanced scenarios in challenging lighting conditions. Focus on real-world clearing operations, enhanced communication strategies, and complex entry techniques used in actual field operations.
Exterior Drone Operations with Field Searches/ Missing People
Duration: 8.5 hours | Cost: $249/person
Part 107 License Required
Develop expertise in outdoor search and rescue operations, suspect tracking, and missing person location. Master thermal imaging applications, GPS coordination, tactical suspect approach, and systematic search patterns based on environmental factors and last known locations.
Meet Your Instructor
Rob Hock, Drone Instructor and Public Safety Training Coordinator
rob.hock@nwtc.edu
Rob Hock brings unmatched expertise to the classroom as the former team leader of the Green Bay SWAT Technology Team. With over four years of experience pioneering the unit, Rob has led countless drone-assisted operations, from interior tactical clearings to expansive field missions, working seamlessly with both SWAT and patrol teams.
In addition to his SWAT leadership, Rob served on the Green Bay Metro Fire Department's drone team, where he mastered the use of cutting-edge technology, including drones, robots, and advanced surveillance tools.
His hands-on experience in leveraging these tools to enhance safety for officers, suspects and community members, makes him a trusted authority in drone training for law enforcement and public safety professionals.
Interested in comprehnsive certification beyond tactical training?
The NWTC Drone Certificate equips you with the skills to fly safely, navigate regulations, and explore cutting-edge UAV applications—perfect for broader commercial and professional opportunities.