According to an article by dronelife.com:
Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs are evolving rapidly, with agencies across the United States refining their use of drone technology to enhance public safety. At the National Public Safety UAS Conference, sponsored by DRONERESPONDERS, law enforcement leaders discussed “DFR Next Generation” or “DFR 2.0,” which emphasizes remotely piloted drone dock systems to expand operational capabilities.
Drone as First Responder (DFR) 2.0, or Next Generation DFR, represents an evolution in emergency response technology that eliminates the need for rooftop personnel to act as Visual Observers and enables true beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. This advanced system incorporates automated “drone in a box” solutions for launch, recovery, and battery charging, as well as ground-based surveillance systems (GBSS) using radar, optical, or acoustic technologies to enhance airspace awareness. DFR 2.0 aims to streamline operations by allowing a single operator to control missions remotely, potentially improving response times and expanding operational capabilities for public safety agencies.
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