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The ultimate force multiplier for your department
Public safety drones
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are revolutionizing public safety by acting as force multipliers that enhance officer safety, optimize resource allocation, expedite incident resolution, and ultimately save lives. By providing real-time aerial intelligence, drones empower first responders to make informed decisions swiftly, ensuring the safety of both personnel and the communities they serve.
Elevate Safety, Optimize Response
Why Use Drones for Public Safety?
Incorporating UAS into public safety operations offers significant advantages:
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Enhanced Situational Awareness
Drones provide real-time aerial perspectives, enabling first responders to assess incidents swiftly and accurately. -
Improved Officer Safety
By surveying hazardous areas remotely, drones minimize the need for personnel to enter dangerous environments, thereby reducing risk to first responders. -
Efficient Resource Allocation
Rapid deployment of drones allows for quick scene assessment, ensuring that appropriate resources are dispatched effectively, optimizing response times and operational efficiency. -
Cost-Effective Operations
Utilizing drones can be more economical than deploying manned aircraft or ground units, leading to significant savings in time and resources.
Real situations, real results, countless lives saved.
Public Safety Drone use cases
Law Enforcement
Drones provide law enforcement with real-time intelligence, enabling safer and more efficient operations.
- Overwatch Operations: Deploy drones to monitor large areas during events or critical incidents, offering command staff real-time visuals to coordinate patrol units effectively.
- Suspect Pursuit: Use thermal imaging to track fleeing suspects in low-light conditions, providing officers with precise locations and reducing the risk during apprehensions.
Search and Rescue (SAR)
Drones enhance SAR missions by providing rapid aerial assessments and locating individuals in challenging environments.
- Locating Missing Persons: Deploy drones equipped with thermal cameras to detect body heat signatures, expediting searches in dense forests or rugged terrains where every second counts.
- Assessing Disaster Areas: UUse drones to survey hazardous areas post-disaster, identifying safe ingress and egress routes for rescue teams without exposing personnel to unnecessary risks.
Firefighting
Drones provide critical insights into fire behavior, enhancing decision-making and firefighter safety.
- Hotspot Detection DUtilize thermal imaging to identify smoldering areas within structures, enabling firefighters to target suppression efforts effectively and prevent rekindling.
- Monitoring Fire Spread: Deploy drones to track wildfire progression in real-time, assisting in strategizing containment lines and evacuations, thereby safeguarding communities.
Drone as a First Responder (DFR)
Implementing a DFR Program revolutionizes emergency response by providing immediate situational awareness.
- Immediate Incident Assessment: Dispatch drones to incident scenes ahead of ground units, delivering live footage to command centers, allowing for informed decision-making and strategic planning.
- Enhanced Situational Awareness: Equip drones with high-definition and thermal cameras to relay critical information on suspect locations, crowd dynamics, and potential hazards, ensuring officer safety and effective response.
Emergency Medical Services
Drones support EMS by expediting medical aid and enhancing scene assessment.
- Rapid Delivery of Medical Supplies: Transport essential medical equipment, such as defibrillators, to scenes faster than ground units, crucial in scenarios where every second counts.
- Accident Scene Assessment: Provide aerial overviews of accident sites, enabling EMS teams to assess the situation en route and prepare necessary interventions upon arrival.
Disaster Response
Drones offer rapid situational awareness during emergencies, facilitating efficient resource management.
- Damage Assessment: Quickly survey affected areas to evaluate infrastructure damage, allowing command staff to prioritize response efforts and allocate resources where they're needed most.
- Resource Allocation: Utilize real-time aerial data to identify the most impacted zones, ensuring that resources are distributed effectively to areas in greatest need, thereby optimizing response times and operational efficiency.
Real situations, real results, countless lives saved.
Public Safety Drone Case STudies
Law Enforcement
Suspects Apprehended with EVO II Dual
Watch the Nevada sheriff's department use an Autel EVO II Dual drone to track and apprehend two suspects.
Drone as a First Responder (DFR)
Santa Monica's DFR Program help with De-Escalation
Learn about how City of Santa Monica's Police Department leverages their DFR Program to address a variety of calls for service and keep their community safe
Firefighting
Corona Fire Department Warns Homeless of Flooding with UAS.
Watch how Corona Fire Department in CA leverages their DJI Matrice 300 to warn their homeless population of floods.
Search & Rescue
Missing Person Found with FLIR
Watch the Michigan State Police use an airborne FLIR camera to find a missing elderly person.
finding the right uas for your department or agency
Public Safety Drone packages
We have a wide variety of enterprise drone solutions to help you and your team accomplish your jobs quicker and easier. see our recommended drone packages below or contact our team and get a fully customized quote to best fit your needs.
Mavic 3 Thermal
See the Unseen.
A powerful commercial drone designed for public safety and inspection. With a 48MP wide camera, tele zoom camera, and 640x512 thermal sensor, it offers exceptional imaging capabilities. Enjoy flight times of 36-42 minutes and the convenience of a quick-to-deploy sUAS.
- 640 × 512 px Thermal Camera
- 56× Hybrid Zoom
- 10 km HD Transmission
- 48MP Visual Camera
EVO Max 4T
Reach New Frontiers.
A feature-packed drone with a 640x512 thermal sensor, 160x hybrid zoom, 10x optical zoom, laser rangefinder, and 4K wide camera. With a flight time of up to 42 minutes and a range of up to 12.4 miles thanks to the SkyLink 3.0 transmission system, it's a choice public safety solution.
- 42 Minute Flight Time
- 640 x 512 Thermal Sensor
- 10x Optical Zoom
- Laser Rangefinder
- 12.4 Mile Transmission Range
Matrice 30T
Power in Portability.
One of DJI's most popular flagship models, the M30T is a weatherproof drone that fits in a backpack and integrates multiple high-performance sensors into one highly capable platform.
- 41 min Flight Time
- 640 × 512 px Thermal Camera
- 12 MP Wide Camera
- 48 MP Zoom Camera
- 5x-16x Optical Zoom
- 0.75 mi. Laser Range Finder
- IP55 Weather Protection
Matrice 350 RTK
Fully Powered to Forge Ahead.
An upgraded flagship drone platform, the Matrice 350 RTK sets a new benchmark for the industry. This next-generation drone platform features an all-new video transmission system and control experience, a more efficient battery system, and more comprehensive safety features, as well as robust payload and expansion capabilities
- Up to 55 Minute Flight Time
- 20km Max Transmission Range
- Multiple Cameras
- Higher Payload Compatibility
Mavic 3 Thermal
See the Unseen.
A powerful commercial drone designed for public safety and inspection. With a 48MP wide camera, tele zoom camera, and 640x512 thermal sensor, it offers exceptional imaging capabilities. Enjoy flight times of 36-42 minutes and the convenience of a quick-to-deploy sUAS.
- 640 × 512 px Thermal Camera
- 56× Hybrid Zoom
- 10 km HD Transmission
- 48MP Visual Camera
EVO Max 4T
Reach New Frontiers.
A feature-packed drone with a 640x512 thermal sensor, 160x hybrid zoom, 10x optical zoom, laser rangefinder, and 4K wide camera. With a flight time of up to 42 minutes and a range of up to 12.4 miles thanks to the SkyLink 3.0 transmission system, it's a choice public safety solution.
- 42 Minute Flight Time
- 640 x 512 Thermal Sensor
- 10x Optical Zoom
- Laser Rangefinder
- 12.4 Mile Transmission Range
Matrice 350 RTK
Fully Powered to Forge Ahead.
An upgraded flagship drone platform, the Matrice 350 RTK sets a new benchmark for the industry. This next-generation drone platform features an all-new video transmission system and control experience, a more efficient battery system, and more comprehensive safety features, as well as robust payload and expansion capabilities
- Up to 55 Minute Flight Time
- 20km Max Transmission Range
- Multiple Cameras
- Higher Payload Compatibility
Skydio X2E
Built for business. Ready for duty.
Breakthrough Skydio Autonomy Enterprise combined with a ruggedized, portable airframe ready for day and night. The ultimate UAS for situational awareness, asset inspection, and security patrol.
- 35 min flight time
- 360° obstacle avoidance
- 4K60P HDR color + FLIR® 320p thermals
- NDAA compliant & BlueUAS
- 6km (5GHz) or 10km (1.8GHz) range
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Optional payload
Thermal Imaging
- Search for and track subjects at a distance, even at night.
- Locate hotspots in fires and plan your approach effectively
- Check the temperature of your operational area to ensure safety for your team.
Optional payload
Zoom Imaging
- View assets and situations up-close and personal.
- Protect your team members by capturing clear visual intel on the ground.
- Save time and money by avoiding costly helicopter flights.
Optional payload
Spotlight
- Light the way for your teams on the ground.
- Illuminate dark areas for a more informed and effective response.
- Signal to your team where to focus their attention.
Payload Delivery
Bring vital resources/equipment to stranded persons. Deliver supplies to your team in remote areas.
Parachute System
Don't get caught without a backup plan for flyaways or crashes. Provide a failsafe for your UAS investment.
Tether System
Tether your drone for unlimited flight times and more efficient battery consumption.
"Advexure has proven to be professional, responsive, flexible and honest."
"There are plenty of companies trying to up-sell you on the next big thing. Especially when they find out you work for a government agency! When we met the guys from Advexure, we knew we finally had the enterprise support to match the DJI enterprise products. Advexure has proven to be professional, responsive, flexible and honest. They demonstrated the willingness to go the extra mile during our LA Marathon when they deployed with us from 0400-1600 hours on the rooftop. We refer them to other agencies and drone enthusiasts on a weekly basis. Thanks for the help and we’ll see you soon!"
Sergeant Rick Verbeck
City of Santa Monica Police Department
"We have a great platform for our UAV program and great support with Advexure."
"We did a lot of local research, but it was great being able to talk the staff at Advexure and ask the questions we had. It was obvious they knew their stuff. For example, when using the XT camera with the Matrice, it requires an adapter. We didn’t know that, but they were very familiar with the platform and knew we needed to include the adapter. That way we weren’t stuck after receiving the product having to turn around and buy additional parts to make it work. This is what made the process easy with Advexure. We have a great platform for our UAV program and great support with Advexure. We have already had several successful missions just 3 months after receiving our UAV!"
Jared Byrd, EMS Coordinator
Randolph County Emergency Services
"We are extremely proud of the partnership with have developed with Advexure."
"We contacted a number of DJI Dealers and found that Advexure was oriented towards successful solutions and really understood that they were just selling a “drone” but a valuable public safety tool. They are extremely responsive to requests, they ship at the speed of light and their customer service follow up is second to none. We are extremely proud of the partnership with have developed with Advexure and have referred other agencies to them because of their level of commitment and service."
Lieutenant Aaron Kelliher
City of Chino Police Department
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Public Safety Drones FAQ
What are the primary challenges in implementing a public safety drone program?
Implementing a public safety drone program involves navigating regulatory compliance, securing adequate funding, ensuring operator training and certification, addressing community privacy concerns, and integrating drone operations into existing protocols. If you need guidance on starting a UAS program, our public safety drone team can help. Reach out to our team today!
How can agencies overcome budget constraints when adopting drone technology?
Agencies can explore grant opportunities, collaborate with neighboring jurisdictions to share resources, and conduct cost-benefit analyses to demonstrate the long-term savings and operational efficiencies that drones can provide. Additionally, Advexure is a Sourcewell member and participating agencies experience significant time and resource savings through national contract purchasing.
What are the best practices for data management and cybersecurity in drone operations?
Implementing robust encryption protocols, establishing clear data retention policies, conducting regular cybersecurity assessments, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations are essential for protecting sensitive information collected during drone operations.
How can public safety agencies address community concerns regarding privacy and surveillance?
Engaging with the community through public forums, transparently communicating the intended use of drones, establishing strict operational guidelines, and ensuring accountability can help build public trust and address privacy concerns.
What training is required for public safety personnel to operate drones effectively?
Personnel should obtain necessary certifications, such as the FAA's Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, and undergo comprehensive training that includes flight operations, safety protocols, and scenario-based exercises relevant to public safety missions.
How can public safety agencies ensure compliance with FAA regulations when operating drones?
Agencies must obtain the appropriate certifications, such as a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) or operate under the FAA's Part 107 rules. It's essential to stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure all drone operations comply with federal, state, and local laws.
How can agencies effectively integrate drones into existing public safety protocols?
Developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) that outline drone deployment criteria, operational guidelines, and coordination with other units ensures seamless integration. Regular training and inter-departmental communication are also crucial.
How can public safety agencies address the threat of malicious drone use?
Implementing counter-UAS strategies, staying informed about emerging threats, and collaborating with federal agencies can help mitigate risks posed by unauthorized or hostile drones.
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