Jason L. Day

Jason Day is the Director of Unmanned Aircraft at the Texas Department of Public Safety, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his 27-year tenure military, civilian, & public safety aviation. Mr. Day specializes in public safety UAS operations & administration and oversees one of the largest public safety UAS program in the nation with over 300 remote pilots & unmanned aircraft. His primary responsibilities include ensuring compliance with FAA regulations & 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 conducting 50,000 flights in 2023 & a remarkable 12,000 flight hours. Mr. Day operates with the Aircraft Operations Division of Texas DPS, Texas Air Operations Center, Texas HB2340 Committee, and other organizations developing policies, procedures, & training standards for UAS use by public safety agencies during disasters. Mr. Day developed & implemented the UAS Remote Pilot in Command training program for the department and is a member of UAS & cUAS working groups.