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Public Safety: Incident Overwatch

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Put eyes in the sky fast. Any call. Day or night.

Empower first responders with overwatch on every call. Equip every patrol car with a drone that can be in the air in just 40 seconds. Skydio drones navigate around obstacles with AI-driven autonomy, so the responding officer can confidently fly with just a few hours of training.

Or, the officer can simply power up the drone and hand off control to a remote pilot in a patrol-led drone as first responder (DFR) set-up—and return focus to the action on the ground. Add dock-based drones for even more comprehensive coverage where you need it.

More than 600 Public Safety agencies in every state across the U.S. rely on Skydio.

The emphasis is on having the drone in the patrol car, with the officer, ready to fly. Skydio makes it easy. It allows the officer to focus more on the mission.

Oklahoma City Police Dept logo a Skydio Aerial Achievement Award nominee
Dax LaPort, Sergeant Oklahoma City Police Department

See why so many law enforcement agencies choose Skydio.

No other drone solution serves law enforcement needs like Skydio.

Skydio X10 Drone being used by police for a mission

Get aerial intelligence NOW when seconds count.

Whether the call is to investigate criminal activity or help find a lost citizen, you need quick visibility. Skydio helps you see clearly across large areas and in hard-to-reach environments.

Our specially-designed FLIR Boson+ thermal sensors can help locate people who may be hidden from sight. Engage Skydio NightSense and easily navigate the drone in low or no light—indoors or out. You can also extend your coverage area with Skydio Connect 5G, anywhere there’s a cellular connection.

drone being used to stream video back to control center

Live stream to stakeholders. Achieve better outcomes.

Share the scene in real time so everyone understands the situation. Supervisors have the data they need to mitigate risks, efficiently allocate resources, and improve team tactical response. And, officers benefit from seeing what’s unfolding before they walk in. Skydio police drones can securely stream via Skydio Cloud, Axon Respond, and other services.

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Build your DFR program with a trusted source.

Start with drones that will serve your needs, now and into the future. Skydio supports you with expertise in law enforcement, DFR initiatives, and the details of applying for FAA waivers for DFR flight. We can help you secure grant funding and train your teams, too.

Plus, Skydio products aren’t at risk of country-of origin concerns and legislation that can ground your fleet. They’re designed, assembled, and supported in the U.S. They’re NDAA compliant and SOC 2 Type II certified, too.

Three more reasons law enforcement officers love Skydio.

Thermal Equipped

Locate persons of interest faster night or day with far less risk to your officers.

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Scheduled Upgrades

Ensure your officers always have the latest technology. Our SAFE program provides regular upgrades, predictable budgeting. Learn more.

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Axon Integration

Maintain a CJIS-compliant chain of custody with a direct connection from your Skydio drone to evidence.com. Learn more.

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Count on Skydio to help you increase mission success.

The successful integration of small, autonomous drones will provide our unit level leaders with enhanced situational awareness, arming our Marines with a unique combat advantage.

Lt. Col. Frank P. Mease, CO 1/1 , First Battalion, First Marine Division

This is a game-changer - it's a force multiplier in itself..it's adding the new Al technology into how our squadron operates.

Tech Sgt. Brandon Trout, Minnesota Air National Guard's 133rd Security Forces Squadron

I'm in an area where kids normally would never ever get to probably even touch a drone. So the fact that they were able to get that experience in school it will open their minds to say, 'hey, maybe I want to be a drone operator one day.

Olympia Haynes, Principal Lamad Academy

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Resources

Learn more about drones for law enforcement.

Skydio Dock DFR mission
How Drones are Used by Patrol Officers
OKC Police Drone Whitepaper
Patrol-Led UAS Deployment with Oklahoma City PD
Oklahoma City PD Drone Success Story—Advantages to a Patrol Led Deployment Model
Oklahoma City PD Drone Success Story—Advantages to a Patrol Led Deployment Model
5 Steps to Implementing Patrol-Led Deployment
5 Steps to Implementing Patrol-Led Deployment

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