Building a Public Works Drone Program
WEBINAR: January 22, 2026, 8:00AM - 9:30AM PT
The American Public Works Association (APWA) is hosting a 90-minute webinar on "Building a Responsible & Responsive Public Works Drone Program"
Discover how Salem, Oregon’s Public Works Department successfully launched their drone program, and learn about the different uses of drone data in municipal operations, from infrastructure inspections to emergency response.
This webinar will cover how they built a compelling business case and established protocols for data management, security, and staff training.
Attendees will gain insights for implementing a municipal drone program while addressing common challenges and safety and security measures.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify ways drones enhance public works operations
- Learn how to create a compelling proposal for establishing a drone program
- Describe processes used in municipal drone operations
Registration for this webinar is complimentary for APWA members
About APWA
The American Public Works Association (APWA) is an international educational and professional association of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals dedicated to providing high quality public works goods and services.
With a worldwide membership of more than 32,000, APWA includes not only personnel from local, county, state, and federal agencies, but also private sector personnel who supply products and services to those professionals.
