Safe Pro’s Airborne Response Completes Contract Milestones with Florida Police Department Under Multiphase Drone Services Contract
Safe Pro Group's Airborne Response division has achieved key milestones in implementing a Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) solution for a Florida municipal police department. The contract includes installation of Florida-compliant drones and weatherproof 'drone nest' recharging stations with automated battery swapping. The company has completed multisite installations, secured FAA approvals, integrated radar coverage, and provided pilot training for 24/7/365 operations.
The solution aims to enhance public safety response capabilities at a fraction of the cost of traditional helicopter operations. The system includes real-time video transmission capabilities, allowing trained operators to assess situations and share information with first responders before arrival.
Il gruppo Safe Pro ha raggiunto traguardi significativi nella sua divisione Airborne Response nell'implementazione di una soluzione Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) per un dipartimento di polizia municipale della Florida. Il contratto prevede l'installazione di droni conformi alle normative della Florida e stazioni di ricarica 'nido di droni' resistenti alle intemperie con sostituzione automatica delle batterie. L'azienda ha completato installazioni multisito, ottenuto approvazioni dalla FAA, integrazione della copertura radar e fornito formazione per piloti per operazioni attive 24 ore su 24, 7 giorni su 7, 365 giorni all'anno.
La soluzione mira a migliorare le capacità di risposta alla sicurezza pubblica a una frazione del costo delle operazioni tradizionali con elicotteri. Il sistema comprende capacità di trasmissione video in tempo reale, consentendo agli operatori addestrati di valutare le situazioni e condividere informazioni con i soccorritori primari prima del loro arrivo.
La división de Respuesta Aérea del Grupo Safe Pro ha alcanzado hitos clave en la implementación de una solución de Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) para un departamento de policía municipal de Florida. El contrato incluye la instalación de drones que cumplen con las normativas de Florida y estaciones de recarga 'nido de drones' a prueba de clima con intercambio automático de baterías. La empresa ha completado instalaciones en múltiples sitios, obtenido aprobaciones de la FAA, integrado la cobertura de radar y proporcionado capacitación para pilotos para operaciones 24/7/365.
La solución tiene como objetivo mejorar las capacidades de respuesta a la seguridad pública a una fracción del costo de las operaciones tradicionales con helicópteros. El sistema incluye capacidades de transmisión de video en tiempo real, permitiendo que operadores capacitados evalúen situaciones y compartan información con los primeros respondedores antes de su llegada.
세이프 프로 그룹의 공중 대응 부서는 플로리다 지방 경찰서에 대한 드론 제일 응답자(DFR) 솔루션 구현에서 주요 이정표를 달성했습니다. 이 계약에는 플로리다 적합 드론과 자동 배터리 교체가 가능한 기상 저항 '드론 둥지' 충전소 설치가 포함됩니다. 이 회사는 다중 설치를 완료하고 FAA 승인을 확보했으며, 레이더 범위를 통합하고 연중무휴 24시간, 365일 운영을 위한 조종사 교육을 제공했습니다.
이 솔루션은 전통적인 헬리콥터 운영 비용의 일부로 공공 안전 응답 능력을 향상시키는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 시스템은 실시간 영상 전송 기능을 포함하여 훈련된 운영자가 상황을 평가하고 첫 번째 응답자 도착 전 정보를 공유할 수 있도록 합니다.
La division Airborne Response du groupe Safe Pro a atteint des jalons clés dans la mise en œuvre d'une solution Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) pour un département de police municipale en Floride. Le contrat comprend l'installation de drones conformes aux normes floridiennes et des stations de recharge 'nid de drones' étanches avec échange automatique de batteries. L'entreprise a complété des installations multisitée, obtenu des approbations de la FAA, intégré la couverture radar et fourni une formation pour pilotes pour des opérations 24/7/365.
La solution vise à améliorer les capacités de réponse en matière de sécurité publique à une fraction du coût des opérations traditionnelles d'hélicoptères. Le système comprend des capacités de transmission vidéo en temps réel, permettant aux opérateurs formés d'évaluer les situations et de partager des informations avec les premiers intervenants avant leur arrivée.
Die Safe Pro Group hat in ihrer Luftantwort-Abteilung wichtige Meilensteine bei der Implementierung einer Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR)-Lösung für ein kommunales Polizeirevier in Florida erreicht. Der Vertrag umfasst die Installation von Florida-konformen Drohnen und wetterfesten 'Drohnen-Nest'-Ladestationen mit automatischem Batteriewechsel. Das Unternehmen hat mehrere Standorte installiert, Genehmigungen der FAA erhalten, Radarabdeckung integriert und Pilotenschulungen für den 24/7/365-Betrieb angeboten.
Die Lösung zielt darauf ab, die Reaktionsfähigkeit der öffentlichen Sicherheit zu einem Bruchteil der Kosten traditioneller Hubschrauberbetriebe zu verbessern. Das System umfasst Echtzeit-Videoübertragungsfunktionen, die es geschulten Bedienern ermöglichen, Situationen zu bewerten und Informationen mit den Ersthelfern vor deren Ankunft auszutauschen.
- Successfully delivered on contract milestones for a Florida municipal police department
- Established operational infrastructure for 24/7/365 drone operations
- Developed cost-effective alternative to traditional helicopter operations
- Secured necessary FAA approvals and certifications
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This contract milestone achievement represents a strategic advancement in Safe Pro's drone-as-first-responder (DFR) business, though financial terms remain undisclosed. The implementation includes several valuable components: multi-site drone installations, automated recharging stations and comprehensive FAA compliance services.
The DFR market shows promising growth potential, as police departments seek cost-effective alternatives to helicopter operations. The solution's key competitive advantages include
- 24/7/365 operational capability
- Automated battery management
- Integrated radar coverage
- Secure data communication
The operational implementation of this DFR system marks a significant shift in law enforcement technology adoption. The solution addresses critical public safety needs through real-time incident assessment and rapid response capabilities. The system's ability to reduce unnecessary personnel deployment through pre-arrival situation assessment offers substantial cost savings for municipalities.
The comprehensive training and FAA compliance package positions Safe Pro favorably in the competitive landscape. However, the true value proposition will depend on demonstrated operational success and measurable improvements in response times and resource utilization. The scalability of this model across other Florida municipalities and nationwide will be important for long-term growth.
- Company Executes on Initial Florida Municipal Contract Award for Drones in Public Safety as Demand Grows Nationwide -
Airborne Response's Drone-as-a-First-Responder (DFR) solution includes installation of
The Company’s execution on this initial
- Coordination with the FAA and assistance in obtaining critical FAA approvals including Certificates of Authorization (COA).
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Multisite installation of
Florida -compliant drones and weatherproof “drone nest” recharging stations with automated battery swapping to reduce downtime. - Hardware integration of multi-site 360⁰ radar coverage and secure drone data communication links for safe and reliable operation.
- Part 107 pilot test preparation and personalized crew training for full-time public safety operations.
“Receiving this award in late 2023 enabled us to realize our vision for the use of compliant drones in public safety, allowing us to develop and deliver to the market a turnkey blueprint for police departments nationwide,” stated Dan Erdberg Chairman and CEO of Safe Pro Group Inc. “Today, drones are a valuable aerial tool for police departments, complementing their use of helicopters which are expensive to acquire and operate. Small drones equipped with recharging nests offer increased availability and nearly continuous operation at a fraction of the cost per hour of a helicopter. We are proud to have achieved this contract milestone, and we remain committed to serving our government, public safety and enterprise customers as momentum for our solutions continue to build.”
Airborne Response’s turnkey integrated drone solution for State and local agencies features:
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A complete turnkey system including operational support for law enforcement, public safety, and other first responders, assisting them in utilizing advanced,
Florida law-compliant Blue UAS-type drone technologies for rapid incident response and assessment. - Complete drone infrastructure system design, hardware purchases, specialized operational software development and ongoing maintenance and support.
- Assistance in obtaining several FAA approvals including Certificates of Authorization (COA), Part 107 test preparation as well as Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waivers and pilot training to ensure compliance with all State and Federal requirements.
Airborne Response is one of Florida’s leading providers of drone-based critical infrastructure inspection and monitoring services. It serves customers including power utilities, telecommunications network operators and property insurance companies and is a trusted partner in local hurricane disaster response services. Public safety and first responders around the country are exploring the use of drone technology for rapid incident response which allows them to quickly dispatch drones to the required location, capturing and recording real-time video which is relayed to system operators. Trained operators can assess the situation and share real-time information with any first responders before they arrive, greatly improving situational awareness or even canceling a response if the situation is resolved, reducing costs by eliminating the unnecessary deployment of personnel and resources.
If you are interested in learning more about Airborne Response’s DFR program and capabilities or have questions, you can contact Airborne’s team of drone specialists at info@airborneresponse.com.
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About Safe Pro Group Inc.
Safe Pro Group is a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions specializing in drone imagery processing leveraging commercially available “off-the-shelf” drones with its proprietary machine learning and computer vision technology to enable rapid identification of explosives threats, providing a much safer and more efficient alternative to traditional human-based analysis methods. Built on a cloud-based ecosystem and powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Safe Pro Group’s scalable platform is targeting multiple markets that include commercial, government, law enforcement and humanitarian sectors where its Safe Pro AI software, Safe-Pro
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