The Orange County Sheriff’s Office – Orlando (OCSO) has officially introduced Knightro, its new Skydio X10 drone, named after the University of Central Florida’s iconic mascot of the UCF Knights!
“These shots capture Knightro in action as we research Drones as First Responders (DFR) — a game-changing technology enhancing public safety. From catching bad guys to providing real-time situational awareness, drones are making a real impact in Central Florida,” said Deputy First Class Michael Kleinfelt, UAS Coordinator for OCSO.
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PUBLIC SAFETY DRONES AND DFR PROGRAMS
Police drone technology has a staggering amount of applications. Here’s a roundup of UAS footage that captures how drones help law enforcement
Consumer drones are becoming more popular and while many are used for recreational purposes, drones can present extreme challenges related to privacy and crime
The agency’s Drone as First Responders program deploys at-the-ready drones from the top of buildings to calls for service and critical incidents
When the Torrance Police Department launched its drone program, little did the agency know the many ways drones would be used
Rigorous and comparable evaluations, such as NIST’s sUAS Standard Test Methods, help ‘raise the bar’ on remote pilot credentialing
How Fort Wayne PD’s Air Support Unit provided a real-time view from the sky during both peaceful protests and civil unrest
