KR Droneworks Academy
What Is Required to Qualify
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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.
What You Will Master
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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.
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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.
RPAS Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR)
Program
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Master the "Art of the Find" through Enhanced GSAR Mission Planning and the "Science of Heat."
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The KR Droneworks Academy GSAR Program is an elite, technically rigorous RPAS GSAR certification designed to transform standard RPAS pilots into high-tier mission specialists.
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This is an advanced program reflecting the "Level 1 Complex Operations" mindset of 2026. It is specifically engineered for professional responders operating in high-consequence environments where failure is not an option.
Meeting the Global Gold Standard
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Our program is built on a foundation of professional standards alignment to reduce agency liability and ensure "Police-Grade" interoperability.
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Standards Alignment: Our curriculum is mapped directly to NFPA 2400 (Standard for sUAS Used for Public Safety Operations) and NIST Proficiency Metrics.
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The NIST Proficiency Scorecard: Unlike standard training, GTFS graduates receive an arms-length evaluation resulting in a physical NIST Level 3 Scorecard. This provides your agency with empirical proof of your ability to meet National Standards for Public Safety RPAS operations. (Available in select locations across Canada.)
RPOC Compliance & Agency Scalability
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We don't just train pilots; we build programs. Our curriculum provides the "Special Inclusions" and SOP templates required for your agency to successfully apply for a Transport Canada RPOC (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operational Certificate). We guide you through the institutional requirements for BVLOS operations, including:
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Safety Management Systems (SMS): Documentation of the Accountable Executive and safety leads.
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BVLOS CONOPS: Professional Concept of Operations for deep wilderness canopy penetration.
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Advanced Visual Observer (VO) Protocols: Standardized communication and "Clock-Position" hand-offs for airspace deconfliction.
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BVLOS Emergency Recovery Plans (ERP): Specialized "Back-Track" procedures to account for signal lag and terrain masking.
Move your GSAR team from "Basic" to "BVLOS Ready" with documentation that meets the 2026 Gold Standard.
Who This Is For
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​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 EMS personnel seeking to standardize their thermal operations under NFPA 2400 guidelines.
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GSAR Task Forces: Advanced 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 leadership looking for adoptable quantifiable, NIST-compliant proficiency metrics designed to mitigate institutional liability.​
With an Introduction to Drone Thermography
In summary, this is a tactical RPAS GSAR operations program and not a formal thermography training course. The program provides an introduction to thermography concepts that treats the thermal camera as a life-saving tool within a highly regulated aviation and legal framework.
For more information, pricing and registration - Email: kr.droneworks@gmail.com
