About Skydio R1
Skydio offers a family of autonomous drones designed to enhance productivity, creativity, and safety across industries. With advanced AI and computer vision, Skydio's drones provide real-time situational awareness, autonomous flight, and mission-critical data collection. From Drone as First Responder programs to national security and industrial inspections, Skydio's solutions are built to perform in the most demanding environments.
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DFR is a program in law enforcement where a drone provides visibility on a scene, often as the first responder. Drones can be deployed in various ways, such as Patrol-Led, Crew-Based, or Dock-Based setups.
Many organizations have received waivers allowing them to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) without a visual observer. The Skydio Regulatory Team has deep experience working with law enforcement agencies to document their programs and successfully navigate the complex FAA waiver process.
Radar is likely not required for DFR operations at or below 200’ AGL in ADS-B airspace or over populated areas. Agencies can rely on Skydio’s built-in airspace awareness, powered by ADS-B data via X10 or X10 Dock.
Drones well-suited for DFR should have advanced autonomous flight, exceptional imaging (day or night), and unlimited connectivity. Skydio X10 drones are designed with AI as an integral technology to manage complex navigation decisions in real time.
Yes, public safety agencies can use DFR for search and rescue, fire watch, firefighting, and more. Some communities are also using Dock-based drones for Smart City needs, including asset and infrastructure inspection, disaster response, and transportation operations.
Important capabilities include rugged reliability, purpose-built operational software, connectivity, fast response, and BVLOS readiness. Skydio Dock for X10 uses an automated pre-flight sequence to get your drone airborne in 20 seconds.
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