DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Patrol. Deter. Respond.
Protect officers, prevent drops, and stay ahead of every threat.
Correctional facilities demand security that never blinks. With staffing stretched thin and threats evolving beyond the fence line, Skydio’s automated drones deliver continuous coverage—patrol perimeters, verify alarms in seconds, and detect aerial or ground threats before they disrupt control.
You can’t run yesterday’s playbook on today’s threats.
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Threats change faster than traditional systems can keep up. The yard doesn’t wait for a shift change or another camera angle.
Fixed cameras won’t see it all.
Walls, towers, and shadows create blind spots that static angles miss. Coverage stops where visibility ends, leaving the command post guessing instead of knowing.
People can't cover every area at once.
Posts go unfilled and overtime stretches every shift thin. Even the best officers can’t be everywhere at once, leaving gaps inmates know how to exploit.
Threats aren’t predictable.
Drones, drops, and coordinated distractions change by the day. Static patrol patterns can't keep pace with how quickly threat tactics change.
Tighter control. Anticipate every immediate threat.
Skydio gives correctional teams instant visibility and faster decision-making, extending awareness across every yard, gate, corridor, and clear zone—without pulling officers from their posts. With autonomous coverage in the air, your team stays ahead of evolving threats.
Patrol.
Automated drone patrols cover every part of the facility, operating consistently 24/7. Randomized routes prevent predictability and reduce the risk of exploits.
Deter.
Prevent contraband drops, escapes, or coordinated distractions before they start with a visible deterrent overhead. Lights, speakers, and visible patrol patterns signal that every area is being watched.
Respond.
When alarms trigger or AI detects motion, drones launch within seconds to verify activity and deliver instant live video to command. Teams clear false alarms fast and direct resources with confidence when a real threat emerges.
From alert to response in seconds.
How automated patrols, live video, and AI detection keep your team a step ahead.
See everywhere. From anywhere. Be ready for anything.
Get complete coverage from every angle, day or night.
Monitor multiple sites at the same time.
Multiply coverage and reduce costs with one operator commanding multiple drones, or run autonomous patrols across multiple facilities—all from a remote command center.
Detect and track threats in real-time.
Lock on and never lose sight.
Skydio Shadow locks onto subjects with precision most pilots can’t match, turning the Skydio X10 into a reliable teammate that never loses sight. It automatically keeps a safe distance, avoids obstacles, and quickly reacquires a target if the line of sight is broken—so operators can focus on developing the response plan.
AI driven detection and custom detection types.
AI analytics detect people, vehicles, and anomalies so your team knows exactly what they’ll face before arriving on scene.
Easily integrate third-party AI models for change detection, Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), firearm detection, and other models to meet your specific security needs.
See from any angle, day or night.
Color and thermal cameras give you full visibility from perspectives guards and fixed cameras can’t reach. After dark, onboard AI and a spotlight attachment extend visibility even further.
Fly where others can’t.
Only Skydio combines trusted autonomy, resilient connectivity, and advanced navigation to operate in places and conditions where other systems fail.
Connect Fusion
Seamlessly switch between point-to-point and 5G links for the most reliable connectivity across expansive or complex sites.
Nightsense
Autonomously avoid obstacles in darkness or low-light environments. Fly 24/7 operations with confidence.
Pathfinder
Automatically fly the safest and most efficient route, avoiding terrain, buildings, and geofences to get on scene fast.
Unified command from detection to documentation.
Skydio brings Dedrone’s airspace awareness and Axon’s incident management together in a single, end-to-end security workflow. From the moment a threat is detected to the final record of the response, every system works in sync—giving correctional teams real-time visibility, coordinated action, and complete confidence that nothing goes unseen or unaccounted for.
Airspace awareness.
DedroneTracker.AI monitors facility airspace, detecting unauthorized drones and pilot locations early to stop contraband and surveillance before they start.
Counter-drone response.
When a threat appears, Skydio drones launch to locate, track, and stream live video until ground teams take control, giving officers real-time eyes on the target.
Live video.
Skydio footage streams directly into Axon Respond and Fusus, giving command instant visibility across the facility and improving coordination on every incident.
Secure evidence.
All video uploads to Axon Evidence for secure storage and quick access, ensuring every incident is documented and defensible.
One Dock Hive does the work of 15 security officers.
Operating 24/7, one Dock Hive (three docks) handles routine patrols, verifies alarms, and keeps sites secure without additional staff—delivering the same coverage and awareness as a full security team while increasing the productivity of the team you already have.1
Routine patrols handled autonomously
Alarms cleared without security officer response
1 Disclaimer -- Three docks deliver 29K patrol hours and 3K false alarm response hours per year. 32K hours / 2,080 annual hours per guard = 15 guards
The Skydio solution for automated site security.
Built for correctional operations.
Skydio connects to the platforms you already trust. Video streams into Axon Fusus, Genetec, Milestone, or your facility’s existing VMS. Flights can be triggered by alarms or access control events, such as those from Johnson Controls. Integrations with Axon or Scylla extend your live operational picture. Open APIs ensure flexibility for interoperability.
Dedicated support team & expert guidance
Security veterans
Our teams have years of experience from law enforcement, military, and homeland security — they know what it takes to stand up reliable, secure operations. We guide every step, from planning and site setup to integration and data delivery.
Regulatory services
We have experts dedicated to helping you navigate FAA requirements to fly fully autonomously, beyond visual line of site (BVLOS), with no visual observer.
Training
We get your team up to speed fast with training and certification to manage scheduled and unplanned flights from any browser, anywhere in the world.
Success services
More than support—partnership. Our team guides every phase of your program, ensuring you get operational fast and stay successful as you scale.
