ATAK for UAS Operations Course
Effectively employ sUAS in conjunction with ATAK for enhanced situational awareness in various operational contexts
May 23-24, 2024 - Fountain Valley, California
The RTC @ the Fountain Valley Campus
Course Summary
The ATAK for UAS Operations Course was designed to enable public safety with the knowledge and ability to use the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) effectively. This two-day course leads attendees through a progression of understanding and application. The course is essential for professionals seeking to leverage ATAK’s capabilities for critical missions to be well-equipped to handle complex ground and aerial data coordination scenarios.
Students will:
- Demonstrate essential ATAK functions, including installation, navigation, and map features
- Apply advanced ATAK settings for mesh networking and data management
- Apply ATAK integration with sUAS, focusing on aircraft compatibility, software configurations, and real-time data sharing
- Demonstrate ATAK and sUAS skills in simulated public safety scenarios
ATAK for UAS Operations was explicitly structured to engage learners of varying expertise, from beginners to seasoned users. The first day serves as an intensive ATAK orientation, laying the groundwork for integrating UAS into your ATAK skill set. This approach ensures all participants, regardless of their starting point, gain the proficiency needed to apply ATAK confidently in their UAS operations.
Course Information
- Course Length: Two days (16 hours)
- Max Class Size: 15
- Equipment: See below
- Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Android OS
- Student Requirements: None
- Recommended For: Public Safety Personnel, Security Professionals, Emergency Responders
- Technical Level: Beginner to Advanced ATAK Users
- Notes: None
Equipment Requirements
Android Devices:
For enhanced performance and compatibility with UAS controllers, students should consider utilizing a Samsung S20, comparable or newer model. A smartphone’s more compact form makes it a preferable option for mounting onto UAS controllers and offers better handling during field operations. For students bringing their own devices, current or recent Android versions (no more than three years old) would be preferable for compatibility and performance.
UAS Equipment:
- DJI Mavic 2 series
- Mavic 3 series
- Spark
- Mavic Mini
- DJI Mini 2
- Mavic Air 2
- DJI Air 2S
- Matrice 300 RTK
Students bringing their assigned UAS equipment should verify its compatibility with ATAK before the start of class. Limited devices will be available to students who do not have compatible equipment.
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Fountain Valley CA 92708
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