Jason Day

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. Mr. Day specializes in public safety unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations and administration and oversees one of the largest public safety UAS programs in the nation, with over 300 remote pilots and unmanned aircrafts. His primary responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and maintaining the highest standards of safety in the department’s UAS program. The department stands out as one of the most active UAS programs in the United States, conducting 50,000 flights in 2023 and 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, and training standards for UAS use by public safety agencies during disasters. Mr. Day developed and implemented the UAS Remote Pilot in Command training program for the department and is a member of UAS and counter-UAS working groups.