No matter what neighborhood you live in, no matter what area, if there is a violent crime, if there is a major incident threatening our community members, we have this capability to be able to respond quickly, deploy these types of assets, and help enhance the safety in that area.
Drone as First Responder
When lives are on the line, get Skydio in the air
Bring a new level of safety to your officers and the community with a Skydio Drone as First Responder (DFR) program.
Know more. Risk less.
Get real-time frontline visibility — anytime, anywhere, with DFR. Imagine if every patrol car had a smart drone in the trunk. Every city had drones docked in strategic locations. And every command center had operators ready to fly drones remotely2 — an advantage only offered by Skydio DFR Command.
With a Skydio Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, you don't have to imagine. It’s here now.
Get there fast. Get there first.
With a DFR program, drones can deploy from vehicles or rooftop docks and reach any scene at speeds up to 45mph. For agencies operating in dense urban areas with complex terrain or airspace constraints, Skydio Pathfinder enhances response efficiency by optimizing flight paths around buildings and terrain, ensuring the fastest and safest route to the scene. By planning the route in advance, Pathfinder makes it even easier for the operator—freeing them to focus on what’s happening on scene instead of how to get there.
You protect us. DFR protects you.
By getting to the scene ahead of first responders, drones act as their eyes and ears — giving them real-time situational awareness for better tactical decisions. Drones can also be piloted by a remote operator using DFR Command, allowing those on scene to focus on what’s happening in front of them.
Trust, through safety and transparency
Public safety is built on trust between the community and those that are sworn to keep it safe. Skydio drone programs are designed to provide officers with the visibility needed to deescalate situations and the transparency to align with your community’s expectations with a transparency dashboard available in DFR Command.
Ready to fly anywhere, anytime
Ready to fly day or night. In rain or shine. And when equipped with Skydio’s NightSense technology, the X10 will be able to fly autonomously and see in zero light environments. Which means Skydio DFR can help fight crime and save lives 24/7.
More than 650 Public Safety agencies trust Skydio to keep their officers and communities safe
Do more with DFR.
Respond to incidents faster.
Increase solve rates.
Reduce shooting and use of force.
Improve call prioritization.
Reduce crime rates.
Fast results and a plan for scale
Patrol-led deployment
Empower officers with a drone in every vehicle. Get an aerial view every time you need it with autonomous drones anyone can fly. The right drone choice here protects your investment when you’re ready to add DFR capabilities.
Patrol-led DFR
Activate the drone near the incident site then let a remote operator using DFR Command to take control, so patrol officers can stay focused on the action on the ground, with live stream from the drone providing situational awareness.
Dock-based DFR
Get eyes on the scene fastest by keeping hives of docked drones at the ready in locations calculated from your city’s data. Add integrations with your CAD system and 3rd-party applications to add automation.
Not just a drone.
A complete drone program.
Public safety experts
Tap into the expertise of law enforcement veterans
Partner with a team who knows what you’re up against every day. Our team members have worn the badge, and have years of experience on the frontlines with the NYPD, Las Vegas Metropolitan PD, and Illinois State Police. You’ll also work closely with trailblazing agencies, first to build their own DFR programs.
DFR program support
Help securing grants for your drone program
Federal and State grants can go a long way in making DFR a viable long-term solution for your agency. Our Success Services team can help you with grant writing to qualify for the grants that are available to you. We can even help you learn how to best position your agency to help you secure the funding you need.
Experience getting waivers to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)
We know FAA regulatory hurdles seem daunting. But our Regulatory Services team also knows just what it takes to implement DFR from a regulatory standpoint, and can streamline getting you through the waivers process.
Specialized training to match your needs
When seconds matter, it’s critical to fly with confidence, on patrol or remotely — day or night. Our training is designed to instill that confidence. We offer both online and live training as part of our Success Services. And, we have a partner who delivers Part 107 certification training.
Technology ecosystem
One seamless integrated system
Skydio offers a complete system — hardware (drone and dock), software and 3rd-party integrations all work together. It starts with Skydio X10, with a high resolution camera to ensure evidentiary value of your video, a telephoto zoom that can show what’s in a suspect’s hand, and radiometric thermal imaging to track suspects or find missing persons hidden from view or in complete darkness.
Fly from anywhere with Skydio Dock1
Deploy drones from strategically located Skydio Docks and get on the scene fast. Using our DFR Command software enables you to remotely operate X10 from a browser, while live streaming to all responding officers and command staff as needed. With ReadyLink, visible on any phone or computer, real-time situational awareness is now just a click away. Integrate seamlessly with the systems that matters, including CAD, RTCC, evidence systems and more.
Axon Air, Axon Evidence, and Axon Respond – all integrated with Skydio
Skydio law enforcement drones are pre-integrated with Axon applications. Just enter your API key in your Skydio account to connect and flow data into Axon Air, Axon Respond, Axon Evidence, and Fusus by Axon. Learn more about how Skydio and Axon are integrated.
Secure solution, fully supported in the USA
Skydio proudly designs, assembles, and supports its products right here in the USA.
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“ When someone is in distress or needs assistance, our drones are first responders. They can get out there with our cops and give us an eye in the sky of that perfect perspective.
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Let us help you build a successful DFR program
Learn more about building a DFR program with Skydio
Skydio DFR Command Makes Drone as First Responder Programs a Reality for Public Safety Agencies of All Sizes
Elevating First Response: Skydio and Axon’s Integrated Approach to Drone as First Responder Programs
Keeping Officers and the Community Safe: The Role of Drones at Flagler County Sheriff’s Office
1 Always fly X10 in compliance with applicable laws and according to the Skydio Safety and Usage Guidelines
2 Remote piloting and continuous live-stream are dependent on cellar network connectivity. BVLOS permit required for remote flight.