September 1-3, 2026 • Caesars Forum • Las Vegas
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September 1-3, 2026 • Caesars Forum • Las Vegas
The DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit, presented by the Airborne International Response Team (AIRT), delivers two focused days of programming for first responder UAS program managers and remote pilots at every experience level. Whether you are building a drone program from the ground up or leading an established operation, the Summit provides the knowledge, case studies, and peer connections to move your agency forward.
Co-located with Commercial UAV Expo at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, attendees gain access to keynote presentations, the full exhibit hall, and exclusive networking events — all covered under a single Summit pass. Hear after-action reviews from law enforcement, fire rescue, emergency medical services, and search-and-rescue agencies across the Americas.
DRONERESPONDERS® is a registered trademark and official program of AIRT — the world’s leading 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting unmanned systems for public safety and disaster response
The DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit and Program Management Course is purpose-built for public safety and emergency services professionals who manage or operate UAS programs — at every stage of program maturity.
Police departments and sheriff’s offices building, scaling, or managing drone programs for patrol, surveillance, and scene documentation.
Fire departments and incident commanders are deploying UAS for situational awareness, aerial reconnaissance, and wildland firefighting support.
EMS and public health agencies are using drones for rapid response, medical payload delivery, and scene assessment in mass-casualty incidents.
SAR coordinators leveraging UAS for missing-persons searches, swift-water operations, and disaster recovery missions.
Federal, state, tribal, and territorial agency UAS program managers addressing policy, funding, FAA waivers, and interoperability.
Agencies launching a first public safety drone program who need a comprehensive framework for policy, procurement, and pilot certification.
DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit or Program Management Course passes include exhibit hall access and all keynote sessions. Upgrade to a full Commercial UAV Expo conference pass for the broadest industry access. Super Saver pricing expires May 8, 2026.
DRONERESPONDERS Program Management Course
+ DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit
+ Exhibit Floor Access
DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit
+ Exhibit Floor Access
The Summit is designed for law enforcement, fire, EMS, and search-and-rescue UAS program managers and remote pilots at all experience levels — from agencies launching their first drone program to teams with years of operational history.
Not automatically. You can purchase a combined pass (Commercial UAV Expo + DRONERESPONDERS Summit) starting at $895 Super Saver, or a DRONERESPONDERS-only pass for $375. See the full pricing page for all tier details.
DRONERESPONDERS® is the official program of the Airborne International Response Team (AIRT) — the world’s leading 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to supporting unmanned systems for public safety and disaster response worldwide.
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
*Included with DRONEREPONSDER Public Safety Summit and Full Conference Passes.
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
*Included with DRONEREPONSDER Public Safety Summit and Full Conference Passes.
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
*Included with DRONEREPONSDER Public Safety Summit and Full Conference Passes.
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
*Included with DRONEREPONSDER Public Safety Summit and Full Conference Passes.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
*Included with DRONEREPONSDER Public Safety Summit and Full Conference Passes.
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
*Included with DRONEREPONSDER Public Safety Summit and Full Conference Passes.
* OUTDOOR FLYING DEMONSTRATIONS ARE INCLUDED WITH ALL BADGE TYPES, HOWEVER, IF YOU NEED TRANSPORTATION, YOU MUST PURCHASE A BUS TICKET DURING REGISTRATION.
** LUNCH IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FOR ALL BADGE HOLDERS ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3.
Justification Letter
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Certificate of Attendance
Each DRONERESPONDERS U.S. Public Safety UAS Summit attendee will receive a personalized electronic Certificate of Attendance showing professional continuing education in public safety UAS subject matter which will be emailed to their registration address within 7 business days after the conclusion of the event.
DRONERESPONDERS® is a registered trademark and official program of the Airborne International Response Team (AIRT) – the world’s leading 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting the use of unmanned systems for public safety and disaster response. AIRT offers a wide range of educational programming, training events, and mission-critical deployments in support of public safety UAS operations designed to help people prepare for, respond to, and recover from complex emergencies and major disasters.
