2027 Buyer’s Guide
This is our annual listing of suppliers of public safety aviation products and services. This issue also provides insight on subjects such as government programs, financing, budgeting and purchasing,
making it the go-to source for the public safety aviation buyer.
>> Bonus circulation: APSA Rescue Summit 2027 | March 15, 2027 | Anaheim, CA
VERTICON 2027 | March 16-18, 2027 | Anaheim, CA
APSCON / APSCON Unmanned 2027 | July 19-23, 2027 | Reno, NV
2027 January-February | SAFETY
This is the 20th anniversary of Air Beat putting safety as the focus of our first bi-monthly issue of the year. This is thoughtfully and purposely done as safety is the foundation of all programs and services
offered by APSA. APSA’s Safety Program Manager Cory DeArmitt has chosen “Beyond the Checklist: Safety is a Mindset, Not a Task” as the theme for this year’s safety program, which is the theme for this issue as well. During the year, our safety program will focus on human factors that checklists alone can’t address such as judgement, complacency, communications, situational awareness and decision making.
>> Bonus circulation: APSA Rescue Summit 2027 | March 15, 2027 | Anaheim, CA
VERTICON 2027 | March 16-18, 2027 | Anaheim, CA
2027 March-April | AERIAL SEARCH AND RESCUE
Public safety aviation operations conducting search and rescue missions utilize skill sets and equipment not commonly used in traditional public safety aviation. As 2027 marks APSA’s 10th Annual Rescue Summit, it seems appropriate to once again highlight the latest in technology, techniques
and equipment being utilized to safely and successfully perform these missions and share the stories of lessons learned by those flying the aircraft, managing the cables and hanging at the end of the hook.
2027 Conference Preview Issue | APSCON / APSCON Unmanned 2027
APSA returns to the “Biggest Little City in the World” for our 56th annual conference and exposition. Nestled near the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Reno, NV, with its iconic casinos and easy access to outdoor
recreation, becomes the third city to achieve the distinction of being a five-time host of APSA’s premier annual training and networking event, APSCON & APSCON Unmanned. This issue previews the conference courses and classes, the exposition, the host city, and our host agency, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, as well as provides housing, registration and exhibitor information. Join us in Reno, July 19-23, 2027, for the best training and networking opportunities available to public safety aviation.
>> Bonus – Host an event for all members during the conference and receive a free 1/4-page ad featuring your company’s event.
2027 May-June | PUBLIC SAFETY AVIATION UNIT MANAGEMENT
It’s been said that nothing in your public safety career prepares you to manage a public safety aviation unit. As an industry, we tend to put those with little to no aviation background or experience in public safety aviation management positions and then rotate them out just about the time they start getting on top of the learning curve. This issue looks at the many areas one must master, or at least gain proficiency in, to effectively and efficiently lead their agency’s aviation unit. This includes but is not limited to aviation regulations, personnel selection, training, finance and budgeting, legal responsibilities, maintenance, unit marketing, aviation unit best practices, human factors, crew resource management, airborne use of force and aviation safety management systems.
>> Bonus circulation: APSCON / APSCON Unmanned 2027 | July 19-23, 2027 | Reno, NV
2027 July-August | FIXED-WING OPERATIONS
The staple of the earliest public safety aviation operations, fixed-wing aircraft continue to be the aircraft of choice for many agencies. Their unique characteristics make them the natural choice for some missions, and the advancement of onboard sensors, which are part of the modern tactical suite, have enhanced the effectiveness of the missions that can be performed using this platform. And they continue to be one of the most requested topics of Air Beat articles. This issue looks at the wide range of public safety missions utilizing fixed-wing aircraft, including law enforcement, firefighting, natural resource management, SAR and personnel and patient transport.
>> Bonus circulation: Commercial UAV Expo 2027 | September 7-9, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV
2027 September-October | TECHNOLOGY: DRONE AS FIRST RESPONDER AND COUNTER-UAS
Our annual look at the latest advances and innovations in technology to assist in safer, more effective and more efficient public safety aviation. This issue provides an overview of all advancing technologies while specifically focusing on the latest advancements in two technologies dominating public safety aviation: Drone as First Responder and Counter-UAS (C-UAS). Also included is a recap of the highlights of APSCON 2027, including our awards winners and scholarship recipients.
2027 November-December | NO MAINTENANCE, NO FLIGHT
Without proper maintenance, there is no public safety aviation. Properly maintained aircraft are the key to safe and successful aviation operations and public safety aviation is no exception. This issue looks at the various approaches public safety operators use to maintain their aircraft as well as the unsung heroes of public safety aviation, the maintenance technicians that keep us airborne and get us safely home.
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