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Drone as First Responder, here's how it works:

IDI drones launch from pre-positioned docks within seconds for outdoor response, while patrol vehicles deploy drones at the scene. Together, they manage the scene, stream live video, and deliver real-time situational awareness, keeping officers and the community safe. IDI helps you establish and scale a successful DFR programme.

01

Start with the right drones.

IDI drones for outdoor, patrol vehicle deployment for indoor, ready for any call.

  • Easy-to-fly day and night using autonomy to avoid obstacles and minimise operator cognitive load.
  • Fly low and close, even without GPS, to see subjects and details under trees or covered structures or inside buildings.
  • See clearly day and night with zoom sensors, active illumination options and reliable live streaming.
Start with the right drones.
02

Strategically position docked drones, ready to fly within 20 seconds.

Deploy IDI Docks where you need them most based on your historical call for service data.

  • Place Docks where you need them most based on your historical call for service data.
  • Provide continuous overwatch and the ability to respond to multiple calls at once with a multi-dock setup.
  • Recharge in a ruggedised, weather-ready, and temperature-controlled platform.
Strategically position docked drones, ready to fly within 20 seconds.
03

Enable remote flight from a browser for both docked and patrol drones.

Use IDI Fly as your DFR central operating system.

  • Launch to incidents with one click on a map populated with calls for service from your Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD).
  • Use IDI Fly to live stream video directly to anyone with a browser.
  • Improve communication and accelerate response using augmented street and address overlays.
  • Fly multiple drones at once, controlled by a single operator in one browser.
Enable remote flight from a browser for both docked and patrol drones.
04

Out-of-the-box integrations automate workflows.

Connect IDI DFR with your existing systems for seamless operations.

  • See body-worn camera and vehicle locations in IDI Fly. Fly to an officer in need with a single click.
  • Live stream video into your control room for a common operating picture.
  • Securely transfer media into evidence systems automatically.
  • One-click dispatch to CFS with pre-built integrations to leading CAD and NG911 systems.
  • Develop and test all integrations in the virtual IDI environment before deployment.
Out-of-the-box integrations automate workflows.
05

Partner with our team of experts to build and scale your programme.

Your dedicated IDI team members have years of real-world law enforcement and DFR regulatory experience and will help you build a plan and programme tailored to your needs, from obtaining CAA permissions to training your staff to growth strategies and more.

Partner with our team of experts to build and scale your programme.

Regulatory Services

Engage our experts to navigate CAA requirements to fly Drone as First Responder (DFR) fully autonomously, beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).

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Professional Services

Our specialists can help you build a strategy for your DFR programme, create a data-driven dock deployment plan, install your docks, and support integrations.

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Training

Use IDI Academy for unlimited, no-cost training and SOP development before deployment.

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Customer success

Trust our team to stay engaged through programme design and management, deployment, maintenance, and customer support needs.

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"We're extremely aggressive in our mindset and wanting to provide full DFR for our force area, which covers a large geographic area … makes our job easier, makes our job faster. It keeps the officers safer. And it also keeps the community safe."
UK Police Force
Dax Laporte
Sergeant
UK Police Force

Let us help you build a successful DFR programme.

Join a live online demo.

See IDI DFR in action, as we fly real-time missions in a quick 30-minute small group session.

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Fly in IDI Virtual Environment

Get hands on. Fly Dock-based DFR in your own city in our virtual environment, navigating from your browser using IDI Fly.

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Start building a plan.

Let us help you turn your vision into a plan that provides immediate results and a path to grow.

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Resources

How to Start a DFR Programme in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Start a DFR Programme in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide

A practical step-by-step guide for UK forces starting a Drone as First Responder programme: scoping, regulation, technology, sites, people and rollout.

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The ROI of Drone as First Responder

The ROI of Drone as First Responder

How to build the business case for a DFR programme: the costs to include, the benefits that matter, and a simple framework for working out payback.

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Choosing a DFR Drone Platform: IDI, DJI Dock and Skydio

Choosing a DFR Drone Platform: IDI, DJI Dock and Skydio

An honest comparison of DFR drone platforms for UK emergency services: how IDI, DJI Dock and Skydio differ on sovereignty, drone choice, cost and support.

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Choosing a Drone Docking Station: A Buyer's Guide

Choosing a Drone Docking Station: A Buyer's Guide

The features that matter when choosing a drone docking station: drone compatibility, power, connectivity, environment, recovery and total cost of ownership.

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DFR Data and Compliance: What UK Forces Need to Know

DFR Data and Compliance: What UK Forces Need to Know

How UK forces handle the data side of a DFR programme: UK data protection, surveillance codes, evidence handling, retention and impact assessments.

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BVLOS for Drone as First Responder in the UK

BVLOS for Drone as First Responder in the UK

How UK emergency services fly drones beyond visual line of sight for DFR: the CAA categories, Operational Authorisation, and the safety case you need.

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What Calls for Service Can DFR Actually Cover?

What Calls for Service Can DFR Actually Cover?

Which incidents a Drone as First Responder programme is suited to, from in-progress crimes to missing persons, and where DFR adds the most value.

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Drone-in-a-Box: How Automated Docking Stations Work

Drone-in-a-Box: How Automated Docking Stations Work

What a drone-in-a-box system is, how an automated docking station launches and recovers a drone without a pilot on site, and where the approach fits.

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Unmanned Aerial Systems: A Deep Dive into Cutting-Edge UAS Software Solutions

Unmanned Aerial Systems: A Deep Dive into Cutting-Edge UAS Software Solutions

Discover the transformative power of UAS software in revolutionizing drone operations across industries, from emergency services to agriculture. Learn how these solutions are shaping the future of autonomous flight.

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The Art and Science of Drone Inspections: A New Era in Aerial Surveillance

The Art and Science of Drone Inspections: A New Era in Aerial Surveillance

Discover how drone inspections revolutionize industries by enhancing efficiency and safety. Explore how IDI's innovative approach to drone technology is shaping the future of aerial surveillance and inspection.

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The Modern Eye in the Sky: Unpacking the World of Surveillance Drones

The Modern Eye in the Sky: Unpacking the World of Surveillance Drones

Dive into the world of surveillance drones and explore their uses, reliability, and how IDI is pushing the envelope in drone innovation.

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How Our Specialized Mission Control App is Revolutionizing Drone Operations

How Our Specialized Mission Control App is Revolutionizing Drone Operations

Discover the future of drone operations with our specialized mission control app. Seamlessly integrate, enhance security, and boost efficiency with tailor-made solutions for every industry. Join the revolution today!

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Unveiling the Future: How Police UAVs are Transforming Law Enforcement

Unveiling the Future: How Police UAVs are Transforming Law Enforcement

Discover how police UAVs are revolutionising law enforcement. Explore their capabilities, advantages, and the future of unmanned aerial vehicles in policing.

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Soaring to Success: Mastering the Art of Pilot Fleet Management

Soaring to Success: Mastering the Art of Pilot Fleet Management

Discover the secrets to effective pilot fleet management with our humorous and insightful guide. Learn how to optimize your drone operations, enhance safety, and boost efficiency while enjoying a good laugh along the way.

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