Public Safety · Northeastern Pennsylvania

Apply for NEPA's First Drone-Supported Public Safety Exercise

A scripted nighttime surveillance simulation with live actors, exterior and indoor drone operations, run by The Pilot Mind in cooperation with the Palmer Township Drone Team (Northampton County). Built for police departments across Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Exercise
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
8:00 PM to 2:00 AM (into Oct 18)
Prep briefing
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
8:00 PM on Zoom
Location
Carbondale Church
Carbondale, PA
Fee
$599 NEPA rate
Regular program fee $799
Application deadline
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Decisions sent Mon, Sep 21
Requirements
No Part 107 needed
Department drones welcome
Limited availability. Ten slots are open for this first exercise. Applications are reviewed and decided on merit after the September 19 deadline. Applying does not commit you to the fee; accepted departments receive payment details with their acceptance.

About you

Please enter your name.
Please enter your rank or position.
Please enter your department.
Please enter a valid email address.
Please enter a cell number we can reach you on.

Your department's drone program

Does your department have an active drone program?
Please pick one.
Are you FAA Part 107 certified?
Not required to take part. It just helps us plan who flies what.
Please answer yes or no.
Would your department bring its own drone(s)?

Why this exercise

Please tell us how the exercise would help your department.
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Application received

Thanks for applying. We review every application after the September 19 deadline and will let you know by Monday, September 21. Questions in the meantime? Email enroll@thepilotmind.pro.