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Introduction to Drone Technology in Disaster Recovery (I-DRP)

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Course duration
  • 2
  • Day(s)
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Online

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level 1 est. tuition

The amounts quoted for are the existing fees for the Academic Year 2024/2025 and are subject to change based on variation in the number of credits assigned to the course of study and the cost per credit at the time of delivery.

Introduction to Drone Technology in Disaster Recovery (I-DRP) is a foundational online training course designed to introduce participants to the rapidly growing role of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery operations. The course provides participants with an overview of how drone technology is used to support emergency management, search and rescue operations, infrastructure assessment, environmental monitoring, and humanitarian response. Participants will gain an understanding of UAV operational frameworks, safety procedures, mission planning concepts, and the use of advanced aerial sensors and data collection techniques commonly deployed in disaster-response environments. The I-DRP course serves both as a stand-alone professional development opportunity and as the required prerequisite for the Applied Drone Technology in Disaster Recovery Programme (A-DRP), an intensive in-person training program focused on hands-on UAV flight operations and disaster-response mission execution. While the course is particularly relevant to emergency management professionals, public safety agencies, and disaster-response personnel, it is also designed for educators, technical specialists, researchers, and industry professionals seeking to understand the growing role of drone technology in disaster management and resilience planning. The course is delivered through live online sessions and may be attended by participants from Jamaica, the wider Caribbean region, and internationally.

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Course Details

Date: April 18, 2026
Time: 9am – 12pm EST
Duration: 2 days
Cost: US$1,000
Prerequisite: None

Prerequisite and Programme Pathway

The Introduction to Drone Technology in Disaster Recovery (I-DRP) course is a required prerequisite for participants who intend to enroll in the Applied Drone Technology in Disaster Recovery Programme (A-DRP).

Completion of I-DRP ensures that participants enter the in-person program with a shared understanding of regulatory frameworks, operational concepts, mission planning approaches, and sensor technologies used in disaster-response UAV operations.

Participants who do not intend to continue into the applied training may still benefit from I-DRP as a stand-alone introductory course covering the theory and strategic use of drone technology in disaster management and emergency operations.

Course Structure and Delivery Format

The I-DRP course is delivered entirely online through instructor-led webinar sessions.

The programme consists of:

  • Two (2) live online instructional sessions
  • Approximately three (3) hours per session (9AM – 12PM CDT)
  • Total instructional time: approximately six (6) hours

Sessions are delivered in real time by experienced instructors with operational experience in UAV deployment, aerial data collection, and disaster-response operations.

All sessions will be recorded and made available for asynchronous viewing, allowing participants to review the material following the live instruction.

Participants who intend to continue into the Applied Drone Technology in Disaster Recovery Programme (A-DRP) are strongly encouraged to attend the live sessions to ensure full participation and engagement with the instructors.

Target Participants

This programme is designed for a wide range of professionals and organizations involved in disaster preparedness, emergency response, and resilience planning, including:

  • Emergency management and disaster-response personnel
  • Search and rescue teams and volunteer SAR organizations
  • Fire services, emergency medical services, and public safety agencies
  • Civil defence and emergency operations centre staff
  • Government agencies involved in disaster mitigation and response planning
  • Infrastructure and utilities authorities responsible for critical assets
  • Environmental monitoring and geospatial professionals
  • Engineers, surveyors, and infrastructure inspection specialists
  • Humanitarian organizations and disaster relief NGOs
  • UAV operators seeking to expand into disaster-response applications
  • Educators, trainers, and researchers supporting disaster-management or aviation programmes
  • Students and early-career professionals pursuing careers in emergency management, aviation, environmental science, or geospatial technology

Participants may register from Jamaica, the wider Caribbean region, or internationally.

Technology Requirements

Participants will require:

  • Access to a computer or tablet capable of streaming live webinar sessions
  • Reliable internet connection
  • Audio capability for participation in live instruction

No prior UAV flight experience is required.

Registration link : UTechOpen: Drone Technology Course Registration Form – Fill in form

 

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