Bringing together public safety drone operators in Michigan.
About Us
The mission of the Michigan Public Safety Drone Association is to collaborate, train, and advocate for the applied use of unmanned technology in the Michigan public safety industry. The MIPSDA will serve as a resource for training, outreach, innovation, and research in Michigan. The MIPSDA will be guided by all rules of law, including federal and state regulations for the safe operations of all unmanned technology.
Events
2025 Annual Conference
Registration is closed for the 2025 Winter Conference. The event will be hosted January 21-22, 2025, at the Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn and Suites Conference Center.
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2025 Regional Events
We are bringing back the regional events in 2025 with statewide event offerings. Event attendance is restricted to members in good standing who are with active public safety agencies at no charge. Registration is required (see below).
Event Registrations:
- Tue, Jan 21Mount PleasantJan 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jan 22, 2025, 5:00 PMMount Pleasant, 2424 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858, USA
- Wed, Jun 04Oakland CountyJun 04, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jun 05, 2025, 5:00 PMOakland County, 5200 Indian Trail, White Lake, MI 48386, USA
- Tue, Jun 17BrightonJun 17, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMBrighton, 9400 Whitmore Lake Rd, Brighton, MI 48116, USA
- Mon, Sep 08Kent County Honor CampSep 08, 2025, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PMKent County Honor Camp, 14171 16 Mile Rd NE, Gowen, MI 49326, USA
- Wed, Oct 15UofM - MCityOct 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMUofM - MCity, 1929 Green Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
- Wed, Dec 10KalamazooDec 10, 2025, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PMKalamazoo, 300 Nazareth Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048, USA
- May 2025Boyne CityMay 2025Boyne City, 319 N Lake St, Boyne City, MI 49712, USA
- Date and time is TBD - May 2025University CenterDate and time is TBD - May 2025University Center, 1961 Delta Rd, University Center, MI 48710, USA
- May 2025Porcupine Mountains - Ontonagon, MichiganMay 2025Porcupine Mountains - Ontonagon, Michigan
Executive Board
Regions reflect the Michigan Homeland Security Regions, allowing for regional collaboration and consistent access to training across the state.
Region 1 - LT Chad Sell, Livingston County Sheriff's Office
Region 2 - Sgt. Chris Proudlock, Huron-Clinton Metro Parks
Region 3 - LT Nick Preece, Genesee County Sheriff's Office
Region 5 - LT David Moran, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
Region 6 - Sgt. Ryan Dannenberg, Kent County Sheriff's Office
Region 7 - Sgt. Nick Brief, Charlevoix County Sheriff's Office
Region 8 - Darian Reed, Houghton County Emergency Services
Statewide - Sgt. Mike Darrow, Michigan State Police
President - Ofc. Matt Rybar, Livingston County Sheriff's Office
Vice President - Chief Kyle Svoboda, Plainfield Fire Department
Secretary - Sgt. Josh Thomas, Kent County Sheriff's Office
Treasurer - Jay Basso, Northfield Township Police Department
Legislative Liason - Ofc. Tim Wiley, Boyne City Police Department