An article by DroneDJ.com shares:
How fast can a drone respond to a 911 call? In some departments, the answer is under 60 seconds, and the software making that possible just passed 10 million processed calls.
US-based drone maker Skydio says its Drone as First Responder (DFR) Command software platform, known as DFRC, has now processed more than 10 million calls for service. That milestone underscores just how embedded drone operations are becoming inside everyday public safety workflows across the country.
What makes the system stand out is what’s happening inside that interface: live calls for service pulled directly from the tools agencies already use.
Instead of toggling between dispatch screens, mapping tools, and drone controls, operators see incidents flowing straight into Flight Deck. That includes integrations with more than 25 public safety systems, spanning Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), next-generation 911 (NG911), gunshot detection, automatic license plate readers, body-worn cameras, digital evidence systems, and real-time crime centers.
On the CAD side, DFRC connects with major providers. When a call comes in, it appears instantly inside Flight Deck. The system can automatically generate real-time augmented reality markers and allow operators to direct a drone to the location without manually typing in an address.
That kind of automation shaves off critical seconds, or even minutes, in high-stakes situations.
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