Services
Expert guidance for safe, compliant, and effective drone operations
Comprehensive Solutions
Specialized Services at the UAS Center at SBD
The UAS Center at SBD provides comprehensive drone integration services, from policy development to operational implementation. Our expertise helps organizations navigate the complex regulatory landscape while maximizing the benefits of drone technology.
Whether you're a public agency, educational institution, or private enterprise, we deliver tailored solutions that ensure safe, compliant, and effective drone operations.
Keep Your Community Safe
Stay Updated on Regulations
Latest UAS Technology
Enterprise Grade Facilities
Maximize Efficiency
Minimize Liability
Drone Compliance & Policy
In addition to advising on drone integration into operations of any entity, the UAS Center at SBD provides the service of drafting customized drone policy, including directives and standard operating procedures.
This is critical for enabling the entity — whether it be a public sector agency, institution or private company — to operate drones far more safely and to minimize legal liability.
The UAS Center at SBD wrote the comprehensive drone policy for the County of San Bernardino, formally adopted in 2023. It is believed to be the first comprehensive drone policy adopted by a county in the US.
Research & Development
The UAS Center at SBD provides a real-world testing environment where developers can safely evaluate, refine, and validate unmanned aircraft systems before commercialization. With access to controlled airspace, specialized infrastructure, and operational support, the Center helps reduce technical risk, accelerate development timelines, and move innovative UAS solutions from concept to market with confidence.
Product Demonstration
The UAS Center at SBD enables drone companies to deliver high-impact product demonstrations that showcase technical performance, operational reliability, and regulatory readiness. By conducting live demonstrations in controlled airspace with professional flight support, companies can validate system capabilities. These demonstrations may provide investors and prospective customers with measurable performance data and real-world validation, strengthening value propositions, accelerating sales cycles, and supporting commercialization decisions.
Training & Workforce Development
The UAS Center at SBD provides comprehensive drone pilot training programs for agencies, organizations, and companies. Our training course incorporate NIST standardized test methods for proficiency evaluations. Courses range from beginner certification to advanced tactical operations.
We partner with educational institutions and workforce development programs to prepare the next generation of drone professionals, supporting regional economic growth and career opportunities in the rapidly expanding UAS industry.
Drone Pilot Training Programs
Comprehensive training programs incorporating NIST proficiency standards for agencies, organizations, and companies
Beginner & Advanced Drone Pilot Training
The UAS Center at SBD offers training to agencies, organizations and companies. As an example, the Center offers drone training and compliance programs to several of the San Bernardino County's 42 departments and agencies, including Fire, Sheriffs/SWAT/SAR, Multimedia Services, Public Works and others.
For San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, responsible for the administration of 33 schools districts, the Center provides a variety of ongoing drone training programs through SBCSS' Regional Occupation Program (ROP), supporting regional workforce development.
"I wanted to express our heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional micro-internship experience you provided to our students. The opportunity to explore the world of unmanned aircraft systems at San Bernardino International Airport has been both eye-opening and inspiring."
Jalisa Randle
Workforce Project Manager, SBCSS
Tactical Training for Search & Rescue (SAR)
The Center provides specialized training on the use of drones for SAR, integrating the latest drone technology coupled with advanced tactical hands-on instruction.
Thermal Imaging
Precision Mapping
Operations Ready
Tactical Exercises
"The drone training provided by the UAS Center at SBD has transformed our operations. We can now deploy drones more quickly and effectively, improving our response times and saving lives."
Eric Vetere
SAR Commander, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Dept
Federal Agency Emergency Response Training
The Center provides personalized drone pilot training to individual employees of selected emergency response-related federal agencies, including but not limited to those within the US Department of Agriculture and US Department of Interior, to support compliance with FAA certification regulations.
Train the Trainer Program
For organizations looking to implement their own in-house drone training programs, our Train the Trainer program is a cost effective, efficient option to prepare your instructors to launch and scale a program of your own.
Curriculum Development
Complete training materials and lesson plans
Instructor Certification
Official certification for your training staff
Ongoing Support
Continued guidance and program updates
"I really enjoyed the class. It was interesting to learn about the different types of airspace, learn how to read maps and most importantly, how to fly a drone! Tony was a great instructor and made the material enjoyable and easy to understand."
William Recinos
IT Systems Technician, San Bernardino International Airport
Ready to integrate drones into your operations?
Contact us today to discuss how our specialized services and training programs can help your organization leverage drone technology safely and effectively.