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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a comprehensive set of standard test methods and performance metrics to measure capabilities of emergency response sUAS and operator proficiency. These test methods address responder-defined requirements for sUAS mobility, manipulation, sensors, energy, communications, operator proficiency, logistics and safety for sUAS. The test methods are being standardized by the ASTM International Standards Committee on Homeland Security Applications: Response Robots (E54.09). They have provided a basis for strategic collaboration with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), resulting in NFPA 2400: Standard for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Used for Public Safety Operations adopting 10 of these test methods to quantitatively measures both the system capabilities of the drone and the proficiency of the pilot. Several organizations have already adopted these standards to support credentialing of aerial system pilots, not only for public safety, but in hobbyist and commercial realms as well. This session will contain an overview on developing test methods and a hands-on display of a 10ft. lane. Additionally, there will be instructions on how to build the lanes, how to administer testing, and information on how they can be implemented or adopted into your department or company. This session is for all branches of industry.