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
Drones are extraordinary force multipliers that provide unique response and investigative tools for first responders. However, their increasing popularity and easy availability raises sobering security concerns
Law enforcement faces major funding challenges for drones due to existing policies by key agencies like DOJ and FEMA
Accessories can be broken down into mandatory, nice to have and “Gee, isn’t that cool?”
At scale, drones as first responder programs will be one of the most positive and impactful technology-driven changes to the safety of our cities ever
DFR provides considerable promise for increased safety, reduced response times and improved de-escalation capabilities for public safety agencies
Let’s examine an emerging need for drones to support detectives in the field and some potential solutions
