September 2-4, 2025  •  Caesars Forum  •  Las Vegas

Join DRONERESPONDERS at Commercial UAV Expo

Elevating Public Safety with UAS Innovation

Connect with first responders and explore real-world drone operations that save lives.

The DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit presented by AIRT will feature two days of programming designed to educate and prepare first responder UAS program managers and remote pilots at every experience level for public safety UAS operations.

DRONERESPONDERS brings together an incredible group of professionals from around the Americas to explore successful strategies for building and managing public safety UAS programs. You’ll hear actual case studies and explore after-action reviews of how various departments have used unmanned systems to help save lives and protect property.

Whether you are just starting to build out your public safety drone program, or you have several years of experience under your belt, DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit attendees will leave Las Vegas with the knowledge needed to help your agency or organization be more successful operating drones for public safety missions. 

In addition, DRONERESPONDERS attendees will experience the best of what Commercial UAV Expo has to offer including all keynote sessions, various networking events, and the impressive trade show floor showcasing the latest unmanned aerial vehicles and related technology available to your agency or organization.

2025 Public Safety Itinerary

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Building a Public Safety UAS Program

*Included with DRONEREPONSDER Public Safety Summit and Full Conference Passes. 

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Shared Skies: How Public Safety and DOTs Are Advancing UAS Integration

*Included with DRONEREPONSDER Public Safety Summit and Full Conference Passes. 

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Defending the Airspace: cUAS for First Responders

*Included with DRONEREPONSDER Public Safety Summit and Full Conference Passes. 

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Thursday, September 4, 2025

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Drones in Disasters – Lessons from the Front Lines

*Included with DRONEREPONSDER Public Safety Summit and Full Conference Passes. 

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Airspace Evolution: AAM and the Future of Emergency Response

*Included with DRONEREPONSDER Public Safety Summit and Full Conference Passes. 

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

UNITE the Mission: Public Safety UAS Training

*Included with DRONEREPONSDER Public Safety Summit and Full Conference Passes. 

DRONERESPONDERS
Public Safety Summit

$ 350
Early Bird Pricing Ends July 19
  • DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit
  • Keynote Presentation
  • Outdoor Flying Demonstrations*
  • Select Workshops
  • Pilot Hub Presentation
  • Exhibit Hall
  • Exhibitor Showcase
  • Breakfast (Wednesday & Thursday)
  • Lunch** (Wednesday & Thursday)
  • Networking Receptions

* 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
Help convince your supervisor, download the DRONERESPONDERS justification letter here.

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.

About AIRT and DRONRESPONDERS

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.

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