We have no overhead view during initial size-up

The first-arriving officer works from a 360 on foot. Roof conditions, rear exposures and the extent of a fire in a large-footprint building stay unknown during the decisions that matter most.

Technology approaches

2 approaches

Drone as first responder

A drone launched on dispatch, arriving ahead of apparatus and streaming to responding units.

Before you buy

The aircraft is the easy part. Waivers, remote pilots and a maintenance program are the work.
Beyond visual line of sight changes the regulatory picture entirely — confirm what you are actually authorised to fly.
Decide your footage retention policy before you fly, not after the first records request.

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Tactical UAS on apparatus

A smaller aircraft carried on a unit and launched by a trained crew member at scene.

Before you buy

Simpler to stand up than a DFR program and a reasonable first step.
Realistically needs several trained pilots per shift to be available when it matters.

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