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Drone as First Responder

Airborne support for public safety operations
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DFR is the next evolution of public safety drone programs. It is the idea of using drones deployed from vehicles or automated charging nests to respond to emergencies immediately upon receiving an emergency call for service. DFR drones are first responders, informing a potential second response by officers or firefighters.

Key Reasons Agencies are
Developing Drone as First
Responder Programs

<70s

Drones Respond Faster to Calls

Average 911 Response Drone Arrival Times

Drones provide immediate on-scene information during emergencies.

Data from initial DFR program statistics
1in4%

Reduced Call-outs for Patrol Units

Calls Cleared Solely with Drones

A portion of calls for service can be cleared without dispatching a unit.

Data from initial DFR program statistics
54%

Faster Response Times

Quicker Human Response Times

Drones clear non-priority calls so agencies can focus on what matters.

Data from initial DFR program statistics
<70s

Drones Respond Faster to Calls

Average 911 Response Drone Arrival Times

Drones provide immediate on-scene information during emergencies.

Data from initial DFR program statistics
1in4%

Reduced Call-outs for Patrol Units

Calls Cleared Solely with Drones

A portion of calls for service can be cleared without dispatching a unit.

Data from initial DFR program statistics
54%

Faster Response Times

Quicker Human Response Times

Drones clear non-priority calls so agencies can focus on what matters.

Data from initial DFR program statistics

Increase Officer Safety

Get eyes and ears in dangerous situations without risking lives and before officers arrive.

Reduce Use of Force

Create distance and slow down the speed of operations with technology.

Deliver Life Saving Payloads

Make Narcan, AEDs, EpiPens, cell phones, and other equipment available anywhere in seconds.

Emergency Incidents for Drone as First Responder

Crimes in Progress
Identify suspects and assess potential threats before officers arrive on scene.
Traffic Accidents
Quickly reach the scene and provide a comprehensive aerial view to assess the extent and severity of the incident.
Fire
Quickly reach the scene and provide a comprehensive aerial view to assess the extent and severity of the incident.
Public Disturbances
Assess a situation, determine whether an individual poses a threat to themselves or others. Aiding in the decision for law enforcement to engage when necessary.
Emergency Payload Delivery
Transport vital supplies to critical situations such as an AED for someone experiencing cardiac arrest.
The Unknown
In situations where the details of the call are uncertain or ambiguous an aerial perspective is especially valuable.
BRINC DRONES ARE USED BY OVER 600 PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES IN ALL 50 STATES

End-to-End

Hardware, software, and services fully supported by one partner – built exclusively for public safety right here in the USA.

Hardware

  • BRINC Responder Drone
  • BRINC Responder Station
  • Echodyne Ground Based Radar

Software

  • Fleet Management
  • Drone Deployment and Teleoperation
  • Integrated Video Streaming

Services

  • Regulatory Support
  • Hardware Installation
  • Training
Integrations

Connect to Existing Systems

BRINC DFR connects to CAD, RTCC, evidence management, ALPR, gunshot detection, 911 call sharing software and more to integrate drones seamlessly into daily operations.

Get your Drone as First Responder Program Off the Ground

Schedule DFR Discovery Call

Embark on your DFR journey with insights from the industry's leading experts, tailored to your agency's unique needs.

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Download the Playbook

A comprehensive guide to implementing and managing Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs with key learnings from the first DFR program in the U.S.A.

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Expand Drone Operations with One Upfront, All-Inclusive Program

Experience a single, all-inclusive UAS program with upfront pricing for stability in budgeting and easy expansion, all from one vendor

Hardware Upgrades

Software Upgrades

Unlimited Repair & Replace

Free Loaner Equipment

End-to-End Training

DFR Drone(s) and Accessories

DFR Dock

BRINC LiveOps Web App

  • Flexible Financing
  • One-time Approval, Years of Support
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