Building Critical Skills: GPS-Degraded Drone Ops with Upper Uwchlan PD
By Lead UAV Pilot Rick Rotondo
March 15, 2025
Last month, members of our team and Upper Uwchlan Police Department got together to conduct specialized drone flight training. Together, we practiced operating drones in challenging conditions—including GPS-degraded and GPS-denied environments, as well as close-quarters flying near walls and obstacles. We also sharpened our skills at several NIST training stations. These exercises help ensure we’re prepared for any scenario in the field. Special thanks to Pickering Valley Elementary School for generously providing their gym, cafeteria, and hallways for our critical training sessions!