Sinclair College Conducted Drone Flight Training
The institution provided professional drone instruction to local responders at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Adult Education
Live Poll
Do you support the use of drones for routine police operations in your area?
Sinclair Community College utilized the Montgomery County Fairgrounds to conduct specialized drone flight training. The session serves local police, firefighters, and private-sector employees who need advanced skills in unmanned aerial systems.
Why it matters
Law enforcement and businesses are seeing a rise in demand for drone expertise to assist with search and rescue, crime scene analysis, and site documentation. This hands-on instruction helps bridge the gap between basic federal certification and real-world field proficiency.
Operators verified over a dozen parameters including a 100% battery level requirement during the pre-flight check. Sinclair Community College currently maintains a dedicated UAS Training and Certification Center.
The players
Sinclair Community College
This educational institution in Dayton offers bachelor, associate, and certificate programs in unmanned aerial systems.
Elistair
This French manufacturer specializes in tethered drone technology and produced the Khronos model used in the training.
The details
Operators managed the Elistair Khronos drone via a tablet connected by an ethernet cable to a drone nest. While the Federal Aviation Administration does not require practical hand skills for licensing, this training ensures students can operate drones beyond visual line of sight with required federal approval.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: Sinclair employees conducted the drone training lesson.
Roadmap
The deployment of the Elistair Khronos drone reflects a growing industry focus on high-durability, tethered aerial platforms for sustained surveillance. This represents a significant evolution from legacy, short-range battery-powered drones used in earlier public safety applications.
Residents in the area may notice an increase in local law enforcement and emergency services utilizing drone technology for search and rescue operations. This training ensures that public safety officials are better equipped to handle complex crime scene investigations using aerial data.
The takeaway
Hands-on flight experience is becoming an essential skill for professionals who use unmanned systems to enhance public safety. Aspiring operators should focus on mastering technical checklists and understanding FAA visual line-of-sight regulations to ensure professional-grade performance.
Further reading
For more information on local workforce development, explore our Adult Education resources.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dayton Daily News.
Live Poll
Do you support the use of drones for routine police operations in your area?
