Unmanned Aerial Systems
Drone operations for search, reconnaissance, and wildland fire support.
BES operates unmanned aerial systems (UAS/drones) to support search and rescue, wildland fire, and other emergency operations across Boulder County. Our FAA-certified pilots use thermal imaging, high-resolution cameras, and real-time video transmission to provide critical situational awareness to incident commanders.
UAS operations greatly increase the efficiency of search operations and reduce risk to ground teams operating in hazardous terrain.
Services Provided
- Aerial search with thermal and visual imaging
- Wildland fire reconnaissance and mapping
- Real-time video feeds to incident command
- Post-incident damage assessment
- Training and certification for FAA Part 107 operations
Challenges
Maintaining FAA certification and current equipment while adapting to rapidly evolving drone technology requires ongoing investment in both training and hardware.
Support This Service
Donations fund training, equipment, and operations.