Drone UAS · Custom Service
Agency SOP
Development
Custom Standard Operating Procedures for Your Drone Agency or Program · AWDA GPS
Service Information
Service
Custom Agency SOP Development
Format
1-on-1 Consulting · Hourly
Deliverable
Complete Agency UAS SOP Document
Instructor
Alden Wheeler · FAA Part 107 · SLED #3112
Catalog #
#1021
Price
$125.00 / Hour
Work one-on-one with Alden Wheeler to develop a comprehensive, customized Standard Operating Procedure document for your agency's drone program. Tailored to your jurisdiction, operations, and client base — built to FAA compliance standards and designed for real-world use.
Custom-built for your agency's specific missions
FAA Part 107 compliant and court-ready
Covers pilots, equipment, maintenance, incidents
Delivered as a complete, editable document
SOP Development Sections
What Your Custom SOP Will Cover
Section 1 — Agency UAS Program Overview: Consulting
Program purpose and scope · Regulatory authority (FAA Part 107) · Applicable SC state laws · Program administrator and chain of command · Program review and update schedule
Section 2 — Pilot Qualification & Currency: Consulting
FAA Part 107 certification requirements · Agency-specific proficiency standards · Currency requirements — minimum flight hours per period · Training and recurrency program · Pilot record-keeping
Section 3 — Equipment Management: Consulting
Approved aircraft and payload inventory · Pre-flight inspection procedures · Maintenance schedule and airworthiness standards · Battery management and storage · Equipment failure reporting
Section 4 — Mission Authorization & Planning: Consulting
Mission request and approval workflow · Airspace authorization (LAANC) procedures · Weather minimums · Risk assessment checklist · No-fly conditions · Crew briefing requirements
Section 5 — Flight Operations: Consulting
Launch and landing area selection · Observer roles and responsibilities · Communication protocols · In-flight emergency procedures · Lost-link and flyaway response · Battery swap procedures
Section 6 — Evidence & Data Management: Consulting
Chain of custody for UAS-captured evidence · Data storage and access controls · Evidence submission procedures · Retention schedule · Court documentation requirements
Section 7 — Incident & Accident Reporting: Consulting
FAA incident and accident reporting thresholds (14 CFR § 107.9) · Internal incident reporting procedures · Investigation process · Insurance notification · Corrective action documentation