Remote pilot staffing
Non-sworn remote pilots operate the aircraft and relay aerial observations to authorized department personnel.
DFR SOLUTIONSA VPUAS DIVISION
PUBLIC SAFETY · DRONE AS FIRST RESPONDER
Aerial awareness,
ready for the call.
Contracted remote pilots and operational support for public safety drone programs—so sworn officers can stay focused on field response.
Non-sworn remote pilotsKeep officers available for field response.
24/7 coverage optionsBuild staffing around your operating hours.
Agency-led responseMission and ground decisions stay with you.
THE DFR PLATFORM IN THE FIELD
Real aircraft.
Ready-to-launch docks.
Staffing can be scoped around an agency’s approved fleet and operating plan. Skydio X10 and Dock for X10 are shown as example equipment.
Product imagery: Skydio. Aircraft, dock, software, and flight approvals are agency-specific.
REMOTE OPERATIONS, MADE PRACTICAL
People and process
behind every flight.
A flexible staffing partner for agencies building, expanding, or sustaining a Drone as First Responder program.
24/7 coverage options
Build a schedule around your operating area, call volume, existing staffing, and backup needs.
Launch & workflow support
Coordinate staffing, call criteria, communications, and handoffs around approved tools and procedures.
Standards & readiness
Support consistent checklists, shift handover, flight documentation, and policy-aligned data handling.
FLIGHT DESKCALL LOCATION
A CLEAR OPERATING MODEL
From call to
eyes on scene.
A remote pilot adds an early aerial view to your existing response—while department personnel retain control of the call and decisions that follow.
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Agency-defined call
Your department sets when and where a drone response is authorized.
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Remote pilot launches
A scheduled pilot checks readiness and operates within the approved program.
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Live view supports response
Authorized personnel receive aerial context and determine the right ground response.
BUILT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
The aircraft arrives early.
Authority stays with your agency.
Our staffing model separates flight operations from law enforcement authority. Your agency defines the mission, policy, and use of information.
Agency-defined deployments
Call types, flight boundaries, and escalation procedures are set with your department.
Non-sworn pilot model
Contracted pilots focus on safe aircraft operation and clear communication with responders.
Policy-aligned information handling
Video access, storage, retention, and disclosure follow agency policy and contract.
Operational reporting
Track coverage, readiness, mission activity, and outcomes your department selects.
YOUR PROGRAM. YOUR COVERAGE PLAN.
Start with the hours
your department needs.
Supplement an existing team, cover key shifts, or scope a round-the-clock schedule with relief and surge plans.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
A few things
to know.
Each program is shaped around its agency, location, aircraft, and approvals.
Does DFR replace a police response?
No. A drone provides an aerial view to support authorized personnel. Your department decides whether responders need to attend.
Can remote pilots be non-sworn?
Yes. The service centers on non-sworn pilots who focus on aircraft operation and relaying information. Deployment and law enforcement decisions remain with the agency.
Can you support our existing drones and docks?
We can scope staffing around an existing setup after reviewing the aircraft, dock, software, communications workflow, and operating approvals.
Can you provide 24/7 coverage?
Coverage can range from supplemental shifts through a 24/7 schedule. We’ll scope the service area, call volume, relief staffing, and backup plan before proposing coverage.
LET’S DESIGN THE RIGHT FLIGHT DESK
What would reliable
coverage look like for you?
Tell us about your service area, current drone program, and the hours you need covered.