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.
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.
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
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
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.