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David Barker Drones Aerial photo/video & inspection services, drone training & consultation.

I continue to “spread my wings” outside of my public safety flight duties and offer aerial photo, video, and inspection services, in addition to flight training and consultation services for all matters relating to flying "drones" for recreational purposes (did you know a test is now required to do so?), for commercial purposes under the FAA's "Part-107" regulations, or assisting in the development and implementation of Public Aircraft programs that operate under a Certificate of Authorization (COA). Let's talk about your aerial photo or inspection needs, "drone" questions you might have, or about getting you started on becoming a certified "Remote Pilot"!

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More about me:

I have been involved with radio control (R/C) model aircraft and a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) for nearly 40-years, have served as President of the Red Baron R/C Modelers (https://www.facebook.com/RedBaronRCModelers), a local R/C aviation club, for the past 14-years, and am an instructor for both organizations. Given my involvement and insight in the R/C hobby, in 2010 I began researching Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) technology and the relating regulations - specifically as to how the emerging technology might be used within Public Safety – and made the first presentation on the potential of using “drones” to the City of Idaho Falls. Since a program was authorized in 2017, I have worked to build the City’s UAS program from scratch. Other roles or UAS involvement include;
- FAA Certified Remote Pilot with an sUAS rating,
- Certified instructor for Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), focusing on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS),
- TOP Operator Level-1 certified by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (www.auvsi.org),
- UAS Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for Idaho State University,
- A contact instructor for FEMA’s AWR-345 UAS in Disaster Management course, as administered by the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (NDPTC) at the University of Hawaii (www.ndptc.hawaii.edu),
- Technical Advisor for DRONERESPONDERS (www.droneresponders.org),
- Contract instructor for DARTdrones (www.dartdrones.com),
- Administrator of the Idaho Public Safety UAS Council (www.IPSUASC.org) (facebook.com/IdahoPublicSafetyUASCouncil)
- Regional Director for Idaho for the Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA) (www.ledauas.com/).

Had a little job in Lava Hot Springs, and couldn't help but look around a little afterwards.
09/26/2026

Had a little job in Lava Hot Springs, and couldn't help but look around a little afterwards.

This week's training: a little flight training at Sandy Downs, and now an online AWR-345 course with 60 students across ...
09/22/2026

This week's training: a little flight training at Sandy Downs, and now an online AWR-345 course with 60 students across 18 states!

Just cycling batteries in preparation for tomorrow evening's Idaho UAS Council training.
09/21/2026

Just cycling batteries in preparation for tomorrow evening's Idaho UAS Council training.

This week's training... hosted by the 🍊 Orange County Emergency Management (Orlando area), Florida. Great class with gr...
09/18/2026

This week's training... hosted by the 🍊 Orange County Emergency Management (Orlando area), Florida. Great class with great people!

09/15/2026
Another great presentation of FEMA's AWR-345: UAS in Disaster Management - at the Kentucky Emergency Services Conference...
09/10/2026

Another great presentation of FEMA's AWR-345: UAS in Disaster Management - at the Kentucky Emergency Services Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. They had a retro '70s disco theme.

09/07/2026
Another great presentation of FEMA's AWR-345: Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Disaster Management with the Blue Lake Ranche...
08/16/2026

Another great presentation of FEMA's AWR-345: Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Disaster Management with the Blue Lake Rancheria in Northern California.

Great class, but unfortunately, not a great travel day afterwards. Flew from Arcata to San Francisco, to Denver, then to Idaho Falls, but had delays every step of the way. Lots of sitting and waiting, and a diversion to Salt Lake City after we had already reached Denver, then a near diversion to Colorado Springs.
No time for food or bathroom break when running from one end of a terminal to the other. And, of course, it was THIS leg of the travel that I DIDN'T upgrade seats to have a little legroom! Lessons were learned.
At least the day ended with some nice sunset views.

If you have questions about airspace, authorizations, or other aspects of drone flying, let me know! "Don't be THAT guy!...
08/12/2026

If you have questions about airspace, authorizations, or other aspects of drone flying, let me know!
"Don't be THAT guy!"

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We’ve seen a significant increase in drone incursions over wildfires in the past month, with 50 drone incursions reported so far in 2026.

Keep your drone away from wildfires. Unauthorized drone flights can force firefighting aircraft to ground, delaying suppression efforts and increasing risk to firefighters and the public.

Flying a drone over or near a wildfire is illegal.

Know Before You Fly: https://knowbeforeyoufly.org/

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