Drone Program Consulting New Jersey
From UAS concept to operational capability.
Drone 1 Consulting helps public safety, security, and enterprise organizations turn UAS technology into a legally compliant, operationally integrated, sustainable capability.
D1C Program Development Framework
Mission before technology. Capability before equipment.
- 01Assess
- 02Design
- 03Authorize
- 04Select
- 05Implement
- 06Sustain
The aircraft is one component. The capability is the system.
Services
What we do
Capability areas
Policy, SOP & CONOPS
Operational policy, standard operating procedures (SOPs), concepts of operations (CONOPS), roles, safety protocols, privacy, documentation, and command relationships.
Regulatory & FAA Planning
FAA Part 107 and public aircraft operations under a COA, airspace, authorizations, waivers, beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) considerations, and compliance planning.
Technology & Procurement
Mission driven requirements, platform evaluation, vendor comparison, testing criteria, lifecycle cost, and redundancy.
Training & Operational Readiness
Pilot and support personnel development, recurrent training, exercises, proficiency, acceptance testing, and launch readiness.
Sectors
Where D1C operates
Enterprise Security
Critical Infrastructure
Major Events
Protective Operations
Program Sustainment
Why D1C
Independent. Vendor Neutral. Client Side.
Drone 1 Consulting represents the organization's mission and operational requirements, not a manufacturer's product catalog.
- 01
Mission Before Technology
Start with the operational problem, not the aircraft.
- 02
Operational Integration
Build around command, communications, policy, people, training, and workflows.
- 03
Independent Judgment
Represent the client's mission rather than a manufacturer's catalog.
- 04
Institutional Ownership
Build capability the client can govern, operate, sustain, and improve.
Founder and Principal Consultant
Michael D. Costello III
The value behind D1C is not simply experience with drones. It is experience building UAS capability inside organizations where command, policy, regulation, communications, training, technology, risk, and operational consequences all matter.
25+years of law enforcement experience
BuiltHoboken PD's public safety UAS capability
RetiredPolice Lieutenant
- Public Safety Command
- UAS Program Leadership
- Security & Protective Operations
FAQ
Common questions.
What does Drone 1 Consulting do?
Drone 1 Consulting helps public safety, security, and enterprise organizations develop responsible, operationally integrated UAS capabilities. Our work spans program readiness, program design and implementation, policy and operating documentation, regulatory and FAA planning, technology and procurement advisory, training and operational readiness, integration, and program sustainment.
Our current structured service offerings include the UAS Program Readiness Assessment and UAS Program Design & Implementation, with additional advisory services tailored to the client's mission and operating environment.
Who does Drone 1 Consulting work with?
D1C supports public safety agencies, enterprise security organizations, critical infrastructure, major event environments, protective operations, and organizations developing or sustaining UAS capabilities, including Drone as First Responder programs.
Where is Drone 1 Consulting based, and where do you work?
Drone 1 Consulting is based in New Jersey and supports clients based on mission requirements and engagement scope. Engagements may incorporate remote consulting, on site work, or multiple locations depending on the client's operational environment and needs.
Can you help us develop a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program?
Yes. Drone 1 Consulting can assess organizational readiness for DFR through a UAS Program Readiness Assessment and help develop the governance, operating architecture, regulatory pathway, policy, staffing, technology, training, dispatch and command integration, validation, launch, and sustainment structure required to establish the capability responsibly.
Does Drone 1 Consulting sell drones or fly missions for clients?
No. Drone 1 Consulting is strictly professional consulting. D1C does not sell aircraft or equipment or fly missions for clients, so its advice represents the client's mission rather than a manufacturer's product catalog.
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