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. Widely recognized as a subject matter expert
in the UAS community, Jason specializes in public safety UAS operations & administration.

In his role as Director, Jason 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.
Operating within the Aircraft Operations Division of Texas DPS, Jason has actively participated in high-profile UAS
missions, including disaster response, tactical operations, overwatch missions, & border operations. Recognized for his
expertise in joint manned/unmanned aircraft operations, Jason holds a crucial seat in the Texas Air Operations Center,
coordinating UAS operations during declared disasters in the state.

As a key member of the Texas HB2340 Committee, Jason played a pivotal role in developing policies, procedures, &
training standards for UAS use by public safety agencies during disasters. Additionally, he contributes as a voting member
of the Texas Advanced Air Mobility Committee, shaping recommendations for the implementation of AAM & UAM in the
State of Texas.

Jason developed & implemented the UAS Remote Pilot in Command training program for the department, earning
recognition in Air Beat Magazine & serving as a template for various federal, state, & local public safety agencies. He has
assisted countless public safety agencies across the world in establishing their UAS programs, emphasizing safety,
compliance & transparency. Jason's contributions extend to numerous publications on topics related to public safety UAS
operations.

Actively engaged in the UAS community, Jason is a member of numerous UAS & cUAS working groups & servers on
multiple boards. He is the founding member of the Texas Public Safety UAS Working Group, comprising over 100 public
safety agencies across Texas. Additionally, Jason serves as an instructor for the Airborne Public Safety Association & is a
sought-after guest speaker for organizations such as DRONERESPONDERS, AXON, & the FirstNet Alliance. With a strong
rapport with the Federal Aviation Administration, Jason was recently appointed as a member of the FAA’s UAS Detection
& Mitigation Aviation Rulemaking Committee. As a valuable member of the Texas DPS cUAS committee, he authored a
white paper on the Threat of Weaponized Drones & is recognized as a subject matter expert on drone detection. Jason
orchestrated the deployment of multiple UAS detection sensors across the state, enhancing airspace situational awareness
for both public safety manned & unmanned aviators.