When lives are on the line, get Skydio in the air.
Give officers every advantage with a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program.
More than 1000 agencies make an immediate impact with Skydio.
DFR: A force multiplier for your agency.
Respond to calls in seconds, day or night. Provide live aerial intelligence to officers and your Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC), or clear calls without sending an officer. Skydio DFR multiplies your impact—delivering new levels of speed, safety, and efficiency.
Faster response times.
Skydio drones launch in under 20 seconds and autonomously reach incidents in under 90 seconds, covering multiple calls simultaneously when needed. Skydio Pathfinder ensures every flight follows the fastest, safest route, giving your agency a decisive advantage when seconds matter.
Situational awareness when it matters most.
From building interiors to city streets, Skydio DFR delivers continuous live video to officers and command. Everyone sees the same real-time view—so decisions are safer and more coordinated.
More time.
More distance.
When drones arrive before officers, every call begins with time and distance on their side. Dangerous pursuits are avoided. Blind entries become informed entries. Real-time visibility continues day or night—keeping officers and command staff informed, safe, and in control.
Deploy DFR your way.
No two agencies are alike, but every team deserves faster, safer response. Skydio DFR offers flexible deployment models that fit your mission, staffing and community needs.
Patrol-led deployment
With Skydio X10 and R10 drones in patrol vehicles, officers launch directly from the field to gain an aerial or indoor view. This model fits agencies without remote pilots or a real-time intelligence center, as well as those in rural jurisdictions, giving officers the visibility they need to create time and distance for a safer response.
Patrol-led DFR
An officer powers on a Skydio X10 or R10 at the scene, then a remote pilot takes control through DFR Command to fly the mission over 5G/LTE. This keeps officers focused on the call while delivering real-time situational awareness indoors or out. It’s a strong fit for agencies that have remote pilots available.
Dock-based DFR
Dock hives placed across the city keep X10 drones charged and ready 24/7. Integrated with CAD, a remote pilot launches as soon as a call comes in—providing situational awareness before officers arrive. Operators can manage multiple calls at once, delivering the fastest response and persistent coverage in high-demand areas. Indoors, the R10 deploys directly from patrol, extending DFR when operations move inside.
“ 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.
“ 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.
“ We recognized that in many situations, having drones on the scene as fast as possible is a game changer. Whether it’s an officer-involved shooting or a barricaded suspect, drones provide real-time intelligence that keeps both our officers and the community safer.
THIS PRODUCT OR SERVICE HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED OR ENDORSED BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY, AND THIS OFFER IS NOT BEING MADE BY AN AGENCY OF THE GOVERNMENT.
A family of flying robots, working together on one common platform.
Skydio Dock for X10
Dock makes DFR persistent. Strategically placed Dock hives keep X10s ready in the right locations. Connected to CAD and NG911 through DFR Command, operators launch the nearest drone instantly for faster response, broader coverage, and 24/7 operations.
DFR Command
DFR Command is the operating system for drone as first responder. From a single view, remote operators launch and manage Skydio drones, respond to multiple calls, and stream live video to patrol and command through ReadyLink. Integrated with CAD. Manage all your drones in a single interface for simplified fleet management.
Natively integrated
DFR Command natively integrates with the systems agencies already use. From RapidSOS and CAD at dispatch, to live operations through Axon Fusus with body-worn and fleet cameras, to automatic evidence upload into Axon Evidence, every step of the workflow is integrated.
DFR integrations.
Axon Air
Axon Air provides real-time situational awareness, fleet management, and seamless data transfer to Axon Evidence.
Prepared
Supercharge your agency’s operational efficiency with the transformative power of AI.
RapidSOS
RapidSOS uses HARMONY AI to put critical emergency data directly into your hands.
STRAX Intelligence Group
STRAX® Intelligence Group develops advanced real-time crime center solutions.
Skydio Autonomy—does the flying for you.
Skydio Connect—fly with limitless range.
Dedicated support team and expert guidance.
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.