--- title: Public Safety UAS Demo Day - Central Texas | DroneSense description: We had the pleasure of hosting a Public Safety UAS Demo Day for a number of public safety agencies looking to build or further develop their drone program. image: https://blog.dronesense.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Demo-Day-Blog.jpg --- [![DS VTM Logo Horizontal - Color Light (2)](https://blog.dronesense.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DS%20VTM%20Logo%20Horizontal%20-%20Color%20Light%20(2).png?width=489&height=100&name=DS%20VTM%20Logo%20Horizontal%20-%20Color%20Light%20(2).png "DS VTM Logo Horizontal - Color Light (2)")](https://www.dronesense.com) [![DS VTM Logo Horizontal - Color Light (2)](https://blog.dronesense.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DS%20VTM%20Logo%20Horizontal%20-%20Color%20Light%20(2).png?width=489&height=100&name=DS%20VTM%20Logo%20Horizontal%20-%20Color%20Light%20(2).png "DS VTM Logo Horizontal - Color Light (2)")](https://www.dronesense.com) - Who We Serve - [Law Enforcement](https://www.dronesense.com/law-enforcement) - [Fire & Rescue](https://www.dronesense.com/fire-and-rescue) - [Emergency Management](https://www.dronesense.com/emergency-management) - Products - [Tactical Operations](https://www.dronesense.com/platform) - [For Pilots](https://www.dronesense.com/pilots) - [For Operations](https://www.dronesense.com/opshub) - [Fleet Management](https://www.dronesense.com/airbase) - [Drone as First Responder](https://www.dronesense.com/drone-as-first-responder) - [Response Team](https://www.dronesense.com/response-team) - [Partners](https://www.dronesense.com/partners) - Company - [About Us](https://www.dronesense.com/about-us) - [Join Us](https://www.dronesense.com/join-us) - Resources - [Podcast](https://www.dronesense.com/dronecast) - [Blog](https://blog.dronesense.com/) - [Support](https://support.dronesense.com/hc/en-us) - [Trust & Security](https://trust.dronesense.com/) - [Instructor Courses](https://web.cvent.com/event/0320af2a-4df9-4d1d-b980-eafa2c5c6437/summary?tm=s1L7ddOpv_OhsP2fGvKhIeNfB7IL_GhTMF7qCn07tH0) - [Fly Days](https://explore.dronesense.com/fly-days) - [DroneSense Innovation Summit by Versaterm](https://dronesense.versatermconference.com/) - [How to Login](https://support.dronesense.com/hc/en-us/articles/47378609334029-DroneSense-Login-Addresses) More results [Schedule a call](https://www.dronesense.com/get-started-with-dronesense) [Schedule a call](https://www.dronesense.com/get-started-with-dronesense) [Schedule a call](https://www.dronesense.com/get-started-with-dronesense) - Who We Serve - [Law Enforcement](https://www.dronesense.com/law-enforcement) - [Fire & Rescue](https://www.dronesense.com/fire-and-rescue) - [Emergency Management](https://www.dronesense.com/emergency-management) - Products - [Tactical Operations](https://www.dronesense.com/platform) - [For Pilots](https://www.dronesense.com/pilots) - [For Operations](https://www.dronesense.com/opshub) - [Fleet Management](https://www.dronesense.com/airbase) - [Drone as First Responder](https://www.dronesense.com/drone-as-first-responder) - [Response Team](https://www.dronesense.com/response-team) - [Partners](https://www.dronesense.com/partners) - Company - [About Us](https://www.dronesense.com/about-us) - [Join Us](https://www.dronesense.com/join-us) - Resources - [Podcast](https://www.dronesense.com/dronecast) - [Blog](https://blog.dronesense.com/) - [Support](https://support.dronesense.com/hc/en-us) - [Trust & Security](https://trust.dronesense.com/) - [Instructor Courses](https://web.cvent.com/event/0320af2a-4df9-4d1d-b980-eafa2c5c6437/summary?tm=s1L7ddOpv_OhsP2fGvKhIeNfB7IL_GhTMF7qCn07tH0) - [Fly Days](https://explore.dronesense.com/fly-days) - [DroneSense Innovation Summit by Versaterm](https://dronesense.versatermconference.com/) - [How to Login](https://support.dronesense.com/hc/en-us/articles/47378609334029-DroneSense-Login-Addresses) [Schedule a call](https://www.dronesense.com/get-started-with-dronesense) DroneSense Blog #### Share this [Share on X](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https://blog.dronesense.com/public-safety-uas-demo-day-central-texas&text=Public+Safety+UAS+Demo+Day+-+Central+Texas+%7C+DroneSense) [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.dronesense.com/public-safety-uas-demo-day-central-texas&t=Public+Safety+UAS+Demo+Day+-+Central+Texas+%7C+DroneSense) [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.dronesense.com/public-safety-uas-demo-day-central-texas&t=Public+Safety+UAS+Demo+Day+-+Central+Texas+%7C+DroneSense) # Public Safety UAS Demo Day – Central Texas by [**DroneSense**](https://blog.dronesense.com/author/dronesense-1) on 2/18/20, 6:27 AM Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a Public Safety UAS Demo Day for a number of public safety agencies looking to build or further develop their drone program. We held this event at The [ACC Public Safety Training Center](https://pss.austincc.edu/pstc/) in Kyle with our partners at Austin Community College, who offer a 100-hour continuing education program that includes training and support for setting up operational public safety drone programs. A variety of topics were discussed throughout the day as we demoed the DroneSense Platform both in the classroom and from ACC’s mobile command center. Here are some of the highlights:**‍** Understanding Rules and Regulations‍ Since many of the first responders in the room were just beginning to form their drone programs, there were several who were unfamiliar with both [Certificates of Waiver or Authorization (COA)](https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/systemops/aaim/organizations/uas/coa/) and [Texas Government Code Chapter 423](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/pdf/GV.423.pdf). If your agency is creating a public safety drone program, it’s critical that you understand the various requirements for keeping your program compliant with both federal and state laws. *‍* *For public safety agencies in Texas, we recommend using* [*Texas Department of Public Safety’s UAS Standard Operating Procedure*](https://www.dps.texas.gov/docs/prCh4Anx11.pdf) *as a guide for creating your own policies that ensure your program is operating legally.*  **‍** Planning for Poor Connectivity‍ One of the toughest challenges of public safety drone missions is maintaining a solid network connection throughout the mission. When you’re relying on sending live video and telemetry from drones on scene to incident command through an interface like [DroneSense OpsHub](https://www.dronesense.com/opshub), internet access is everything. It is essential to the success of your drone program to equip your pilots with the internet service providers (ISPs) that best meet your needs. Some important questions to consider: - Which provide the broadest areas of coverage? - Which are best suited to deal with heavy network traffic, such as video? - If your organization is eligible, is a First Responder focused network (like FirstNet) available? - Does the ISP have a clear policy on data throttling for heavy use; and if so, do they have explicit policies for First Responders? - What mobile hotspot devices do they offer or support? With any event, be sure to have a backup. Access to an alternate ISP can mean the difference between success and failure.**‍** Effectively Coordinating Multi-Agency Missions‍ Public safety drone programs do not exist in isolation. It was clear to everyone at this event that some of the best opportunities for drones to provide value are in large-scale events that draw support from multiple agencies in an area. Standardizing on training protocols and technology will ensure that these types of operations run smoothly. 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