Fire Investigations Division Chief, UAS Program Manager, Phoenix Fire Department

Jason Day is the Director of Unmanned Aircraft at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), bringing with him a wealth of experience from his 27-year tenure military, civilian, and public safety aviation. Jason specializes in public safety Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operations and administration and oversees one of the largest public safety UAS program in the nation with over 300 remote pilots and unmanned aircraft. His primary responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and maintaining the highest standards of safety in the department’s UAS program. Texas DPS stands out as one of the most active UAS programs in the United States. They conducted 50,000 flights in 2023, including a remarkable 12,000 flight hours. Jason operates with the Aircraft Operations Division of Texas DPS, Texas Air Operations Center, Texas House Bill 2340 Committee, and other organizations developing policies, procedures, and training standards for UAS use by public safety agencies during disasters. Jason developed and implemented the UAS Remote Pilot in Command training program for the department and is a member of UAS and cUAS working groups.