Safer outcomes start with transformative technology. Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs force multiply your agency and provide real-time situational awareness for faster, smarter response strategies.
Start and scale your DFR program with Axon DFR. Leverage the most advanced drone technologies and dedicated support from Axon + Skydio + Dedrone to revolutionize incident response and safeguard your community.
DFR in action: How OKC PD uses Axon Air and Axon Fusus to power real-time response
DFR in action: How OKC PD uses Axon Air and Axon Fusus to power real-time response
The Skydio X10 is a state-of-the-art aircraft designed specifically for first responders. It delivers actionable intelligence, empowering informed decision-making and effective emergency response.
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Get real-time visibility on any scene. Live video streamed from Skydio X10 drones can be seen directly in Axon Air, Axon Respond, or Axon Fusus for real-time situational awareness from any angle, any time, day or night.
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Capture, categorize, store and manage critical video footage, crime scene 3D scans, and photographs taken by Skydio drones alongside other evidence, including body-worn and in-car camera footage, with Axon Evidence.
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See all your data and intelligence in a single pane of glass. Skydio drone feeds are automatically routed into Axon Fusus real-time crime center to easily view alongside all your other sources of information.
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Together, Axon, Skydio and Dedrone provide advanced regulatory services, robust training and 24/7 support to revolutionize emergency response with DFR capabilities.
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DedroneBeyond takes DFR beyond current limitations, eliminating the need for human visual observers and unlocking true BVLOS operations and ensuring continuity in diverse environmental conditions.
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See how Axon + Skydio + Dedrone work together
See how Axon + Skydio + Dedrone work together
Recent executive orders, Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty and Unleashing American Drone Dominance, reinforce strict federal requirements on drone security and manufacturing origin. Agencies operating foreign-made drones now face growing regulatory and operational risk.
Axon’s SkySwap program gives DFR teams a fast, cost-effective path to transition to U.S.-made NDAA-compliant Skydio drones, supporting uninterrupted operations while staying aligned with evolving national policy.