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The Ultimate UAS and Counter UAS Showcase and Training Facility
Our mission: To provide best-in-class testing, training, and demonstration grounds for the advancement and adoption of Drone First Responder (DFR) programs.
Fully-immersive DFR simulations designed for your specific mission.
Choose your affiliation:
REDEFINING DFR
Not just first on scene.
Any scenario where a drone is deployed prior to a human intervention - to provide real-time, actionable data to allow a human to make the most appropriate decision.
When not responding directly to 911 calls, the same DFR aircraft, software, sensors, and hardware can fly missions that support:
Public Safety (Proactive and Reactive Missions)
Law & Code
Enforcement
Critical
Infrastructure
Environmental
Monitoring
Commercial
Services
Medical
Deliveries
WHY RISE
The most advanced DFR showcase in the country - in the birthplace of America's space program
State-of-the-art, scenario-based simulations & education
>1,000
8
1st
Public safety drone programs established by Skyfire
of America's first 10 DFR programs were established by Skyfire
unmanned aviation unit for large-scale emergency response, covering over 5,000 miles
Realistic scenarios for Drone First Responder (DFR), law enforcement, fire/rescue, critical infrastructure, and industrial applications prepare pilots with fully-immersive experiences unavailable anywhere else.
The only facility that pairs the best hardware, software, and sensor makers in a custom DFR simulation for your intended mission
RISE DFR Village is the ultimate collaborative environment for industry and public safety to train, demo, and learn from one another.​
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Permanent, temporary, and virtual lab/demo space gives first responders a place to experience the latest and greatest from the world's leading UAS and cUAS companies.
FAA-designated test site, with the most comprehensive airspace awareness and counter UAS systems
2,200 Acres
1 of 5 FAA-designated UAS/cUAS test sites
In addition to multiple sites throughout Rocket City that support real-world scenarios, RISE offers exclusive access to our property and its sophisticated detect-and-avoid (DAA) systems.
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Search and rescue, mapping, counter UAS, testing, and other large-area missions can be conducted with the support of aviation, public safety, and military veterans on site.
AMERICA'S LEADING FLIGHT TRAINING SCHOOL
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With thousands of public safety and industrial pilots trained, the country's most well-respected drone training academy is now serving first responders, military personnel, and private industry on site at RISE.
Part 107 Training
Basic Training
DFR, SWAT & Advanced Training
Critical Infrastructure & Industrial
Manufacturer-Certified OEM Training
IN COLLABORATION WITH
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LEADING THE NATION IN ADVANCED SOLUTIONS
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The Autonomous Aerospace Research Center (A2R) conducts research supporting industry needs in Aerospace Solutions, Vertical Lift, Digital Transformation, Uncrewed /Autonomous Systems, Engineering Systems , Testing /Reliability, and Simulations.
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Events
May 8-10, 2024
Future Proof DFR & Airspace Awareness Conference
The most anticipated public safety/mil/gov UAS event of 2024.
Hands-on demos of the latest and greatest equipment. Scenarios include UAS & Counter UAS, DFR, Airspace Awareness, BVLOS, SWAT, Search and Rescue, and more.
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