01/16/2026
One of the things we talk about a lot in class is that drones don’t live in a vacuum. They run on batteries, they get damaged, they fail, and sometimes they do things we don’t want them to do—usually at the worst possible moment. That’s just the reality of public service drone operations. That’s why we were genuinely appreciative when Brimstone Fire Protection donated lithium-ion fire safety equipment for use in our public service drone training courses. No sales pitch. No fluff. Just solid equipment that gives our students another real-world consideration to evaluate while they’re learning.
The donation included two LFIM-USA Li-Ion Mask kits and four Small Heavy Duty Preventer Li-Ion Fire Blankets (5′ x 6′). These will now be part of our hands-on sUAS training environment, where students can see how lithium-ion battery incidents are managed, what mitigation tools exist, and how those tools might—or might not—fit into their own agency’s operations.
For the students we train—cops, firefighters, emergency managers, and other public servants—this is about awareness. Lithium-ion batteries power almost every drone used in public safety today. Understanding the risks, knowing what failure looks like, and being familiar with available response options is part of operating responsibly. It’s not about brand loyalty; it’s about informed decision-making.
As always, our job isn’t to sell equipment. Our job is to give students exposure to real-world tools, scenarios, and discussions so they can go back to their agencies better prepared to make their own calls. Brimstone Fire Protection’s support helps us do that in a meaningful way. We’re thankful for organizations that understand the value of training and education in the public service drone space and are willing to support it without turning it into a commercial.
If you’re involved in public safety drone operations or building an sUAS program and want training that reflects what actually happens in the field, that’s what we focus on—every class, every time.
Real-World Tools for Real-World Drone Training One of the things we talk about a lot in class is that drones don’t live in a vacuum. They run on batteri
