Inside LVMPD’s Multi-drone DFR Operations

Synopsis

Deploying multi-drone DFR at scale means using distributed drones, hives, autonomy, staffing, and disciplined procedures to maintain coverage, reduce response gaps, and support patrol without overloading operators. In this session, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Lead Pilot, Joseph Russie, discusses how LVMPD's drones arrive first, provide real-time situational awareness, relieve officers during pursuits and containment, clear lower-priority calls without patrol response, and sustain operations across a large, high-volume jurisdiction.

Hosted by Noreen Charlton, Public Safety Strategy at Skydio, the session will conclude with live audience Q&A.