How Drone First Responder (DFR) Works

Critical Eyes in the Sky. Minutes That Matter.

When seconds count, DFR can give Jeffersontown responders earlier aerial intelligence so officers arrive more informed, more prepared and better able to assess risk.

1CALL RECEIVED

911 dispatcher receiving a call with blank black computer screens

911 CALL RECEIVED

A dispatcher evaluates the call and determines whether a DFR response is appropriate under department policy.

2DRONE LAUNCHED

DRONE DEPLOYS IN SECONDS

A pre-positioned drone can launch from a secure dock under authorized operation and head toward the scene.

3LIVE INTELLIGENCE

DFR LIVE ●

LIVE AERIAL VIEW • JEFFERSONTOWN

Real-time aerial video can provide situational awareness while ground units are still responding.

Faster Arrival

Pre-positioned drones can launch quickly and may reach selected calls before ground units.

Officer Safety

Earlier information can help officers identify hazards and plan a safer approach.

Live Situational Awareness

Real-time aerial intelligence gives command a clearer picture of what is happening.

Better Use of Resources

DFR can help right-size a response and focus officers where they are needed most.

Real Programs. Real Potential.

REDMOND, WA

1:33

Reported average drone arrival time.

DFR reportedly arrived first in 80.1% of deployments.

CHULA VISTA, CA

< 2 MIN

Reported average DFR response time under two minutes.

About 25% of missions reported resolved without sending officer units.

Examples from other agencies illustrate potential. Results vary by geography, staffing, equipment, weather, airspace, policy and regulatory approvals.

What the Six-Year Package Includes

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Skydio X10 AircraftThe proposed next-generation aircraft for the DFR program.

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Software & ServicesProgram software and related services included across the six-year contract.

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Parachute SystemParachute equipment and related safety components included with the package.

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Equipment & SupportAdditional equipment and technology needed to support the operational package.

A Six-Year Investment in DFR Capability.

The Foundation's current fundraising goal is designed to support a proposed six-year Skydio X10 package for the Jeffersontown Police Department. The package would include the aircraft, software, parachute system, equipment and related technology/services needed to support the program over the contract term.

AircraftSkydio X10

TermSix-year contract

IncludedSoftware + equipment

SafetyParachute system

DFR Fundraising Goal

$124,000

Six Years of Program Capability

Help Us Build a Faster, Safer Response.

$0 RAISED$124,000 GOAL

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