KR Droneworks Academy
What’s required to qualify
To ensure the integrity of the specialist designation, candidates must meet the following prerequisites:
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Pilot Certification: Must hold a current Transport Canada Advanced Pilot Certificate or Part 107 (USA).
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Technical Foundation: Basic understanding of RPAS flight operations and DJI Enterprise or equivalent flight controller ecosystems.
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Hardware Access: Access to a radiometric thermal-capable airframe (e.g., DJI M30T, M350 w/ H20T, or equivalent enterprise-grade sensor) is required for the Optional Field Lab Training.
Other Important Information:
The NIST Proficiency Scorecard
Unlike standard training, GTFS graduates receive a physical NIST Level 3 Scorecard. This provides your agency with empirical, scorable proof of your ability to meet National Standards for Public Safety RPAS operations.**
Agnostic Interoperability
We believe in "Beyond the Ecosystem." While we train heavily on the DJI Enterprise stack, we teach you how to bypass proprietary "walled gardens" using RTMP/SRT streaming to ensure your data works on any device, in any agency.
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"Dark Territory" Ready"
Learn to operate in the "Digital Desert." Our curriculum includes Offline Readiness training, teaching you how to maintain 100% functionality with local GIS servers and mesh networks when cell towers and cloud services are down.
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NOTES:
* In-person Ground School Training is provided via Google Meet video-conference
**The NIST Proficiency Scorecard will be an arms length evaluation for distance learning courses.
GTFS: Ground Search and Rescue Thermal Flight Specialist
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Master the "Art of the Find" through the "Science of Heat."
The GTFS Program is an elite, technically rigorous certification designed to transform standard RPAS pilots into high-tier mission specialists. This course moves beyond basic flight checklists, focusing on the deep physics of infrared theory, advanced tactical maneuvers, and the high-speed digital pipeline required to "Kill the Lag" and save lives in real-world SAR environments
Who this is for
​This program is specifically engineered for professional responders who operate in high-consequence environments where failure is not an option:
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Public Safety Professionals: Police, Fire, and Emergency Services personnel seeking to standardize their thermal operations under NFPA 2400 guidelines.
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GSAR Task Forces: Advanced search teams requiring specialized tactics for canopy penetration and "Dark Territory" operations.
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Elite Private Contractors: Specialized drone pilots providing high-fidelity search support to government agencies.
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Agency Leads: Command staff looking to implement scorable, NIST-mapped proficiency metrics to reduce agency liability.
What you’ll be able to do
Upon successful completion of the GTFS program, specialists will be able to:
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Operationalize Infrared Physics: Apply thermal inertia, emissivity, and atmospheric attenuation theory to predict the optimal "Golden Window" for a find.
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Execute Advanced Tactics: Master the "Ladder Tactic" for forest canopy penetration and the "Linear Offset Maneuver" to clear high-priority features with 90% statistical efficiency.
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Defeat Environmental Noise: Correctly identify "False Positives" (such as decomposing logs) and navigate the "Insulation Paradox" of space blankets and heavy clothing.
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Manage the Digital Pipeline: Utilize platform-agnostic tools including ATAK, SARTopo, and QGIS to bridge the gap between "Pixels and Pins," ensuring ground teams receive real-time coordinates instantly.
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Standardize Proficiency: Demonstrate scorable mastery of flight maneuvers mapped directly to NIST Standard Test Methods.
For more information, pricing and registration - Email: kr.droneworks@gmail.com
