How municipal police departments resolve 25% of 911 calls without dispatching ground officers using proactive aerial drones.
Pioneered by the Chula Vista Police Department, DFR stations autonomous drones on city building rooftops. When a 911 call is received, the drone launches immediately, arriving on scene in under 90 seconds.
In over 25% of calls—such as reported disturbances or suspicious vehicles—aerial video reveals no crime is occurring or the suspects have already departed, allowing police dispatchers to cancel ground units and focus resources on genuine emergencies.
By providing responding officers with visual confirmation of whether a suspect is actually holding a weapon or a harmless object (e.g., cell phone), DFR dramatically reduces officer-involved shootings and improves community trust.