Tactical drone training and C-UAS programs built on firsthand experience from Ukraine's front lines. We deliver mission-ready sUAS capabilities for U.S. military and law enforcement — from individual pilot certification to unit-level integration.
Every program is built from lessons learned under fire. No theory without application, no classroom without field validation.
Foundation-level training that builds baseline drone literacy across your team. Operators learn the science behind sUAS platforms, threat identification, and the tactical SOPs currently in use in active operational environments.
Advanced course for operators who already have stick time. We take existing skills and layer on combat-tested tactics, techniques, and procedures for ISR, offensive strike, and defensive operations — plus team-level planning.
Designed for commanders, staff officers, and agency leaders who need to plan, resource, and employ sUAS and C-UAS capabilities across their organizations. Covers operational planning, logistics integration, BDA analysis, and decision-making at echelon.
Battle-proven solutions delivered wherever you need them. From embedded advisory roles during exercises to system evaluation and procurement guidance, we bring operational credibility to every engagement.
We don't teach from manuals. Every instructor at ODPA has employed these systems under fire.
Orion Defense and Protection Agency was founded by U.S. military combat veterans who saw firsthand how small unmanned aerial systems are transforming modern warfare — and how rapidly that threat is migrating into the domestic environment. Our team has operated across NATO and Ukrainian battlefields, building deep expertise in both sUAS employment and counter-UAS defense.
We exist to close the gap between how drones are being used in active conflict zones and how U.S. military and law enforcement are preparing for them at home. The tactics, techniques, and procedures we teach are not theoretical — they're the same ones keeping operators alive and effective right now.
Our instructors are master-level drone pilots with real combat flight hours across multiple platforms. We build programs that scale from individual pilot proficiency to full unit integration, and every course follows our crawl-walk-run methodology to ensure skills survive contact with reality.
Every TTP we teach has been validated under hostile conditions in active conflict.
From Skill Level 1 familiarization to brigade-level operational planning.
We build programs that integrate into your existing training calendar and operational requirements.
U.S. military combat veterans with direct sUAS and C-UAS experience across NATO operations and Ukrainian battlefields. Every team member holds current operational expertise.
We bring TTPs directly from the world's most active drone warfare theater. Our techniques are refined under fire and continuously updated as the threat evolves.
We don't just deliver training and leave. We build enduring capabilities — organic drone programs your team can sustain, improve, and pass on.
Progressive training that builds real capability. No shortcuts, no wasted time.
Classroom instruction, platform familiarization, threat identification, and basic flight skills. Every operator builds a solid understanding of drone theory, capabilities, and the current operational environment before touching a controller.
Guided practical exercises applying TTPs to realistic scenarios. Pilots execute ISR, offensive, and defensive mission profiles. Leaders plan and resource sUAS operations at echelon. Skills are tested and corrected in real time.
Full situational training exercises with minimal guidance. Teams operate independently under pressure, integrating sUAS capabilities into combined tactical operations. Performance is assessed against combat-validated standards.
Tell us about your team and training objectives. We'll build a program that fits your timeline, mission set, and budget.
Requesting a brief is not a commitment. We'll discuss your team's needs and provide a tailored training proposal — including scope, timeline, and budget — with no obligation.