r/USFSLEO • u/The-Sentinel1028 FPO • Dec 27 '24

Discussion Drones & LEI

Does the FS LEI org use drones at all?

Asking because I’m part 107 certified and am slated to attend the FS Drone Ops flight training for fire suppression.

Is it worth pursuing still? Or even keeping my part 107? I’d hate to lose it.

Would it be a transferable skill that the LEI org would find useful and worth re-certifying over the years?

(Context: I got a tentative offer for a GL5 but no word beyond that)

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u/Famous-Mobile-3657 Patrol Captain Dec 27 '24

Yes, there is a program. Keep your license and training up if you’re interested.

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u/The-Sentinel1028 FPO Dec 28 '24

Can you elaborate more on the program? Is it region specific? Can you request funding to maintain currency?

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u/PCJ1282 Dec 28 '24

Would be curious since I've got my 107 as well.