Police Drones

An independent knowledge resource for agencies interested in taking advantage of the latest drone technology.

Drone as first Responder (DFR)

Providing situational awareness before officers arrive on-scene.

Under the DFR model, drones are dispatched just like officers, often arriving on-scene within minutes. Upon arriving on scene, the drone provides a live video feed and valuable situational awareness of the incident to key stakeholders.

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Benefits of a DFR Program

Improve Incident Response Times

Rapidly reach incident sites and livestream on-scene information to dispatch and first responders.

Increase De-Escalation Efforts

Relay on-scene information to responding officers giving them insights on how to respond.

Increase Officer Safety

Identify a safe approach and get an understanding of the nature of the emergency.