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Drone as First Responder — consolidated contract 26-1342-00

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Our Understanding of Your Request System Functionality Response The DFR system shall fully integrate with the Flock Safety complies. City’s existing Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) platform to allow for seamless mission deployment based on incoming emergency calls. Furthermore, drone operations will be monitored and controlled through the City’s Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC), which will serve as the centralized hub for drone flight oversight, video analysis, and intelligence dissemination. The RTCC will also facilitate communication with on-scene personnel and command staff through secure, live video streams and real-time updates. The City desires a comprehensive DFR Deployment and flight control solution that supports public safety drone ●​ Rapid, Automated Deployment: Flock Aerodome can operations from deployment and flight automatically deploy drones in response to various alerts, control to video dissemination and data including LPR hits, gunshot detections, and 911 calls. management. ●​ Pre-positioned Drones: Drones are strategically placed at launch stations, allowing them to arrive at incident scenes quickly, often before ground units. ●​ Automated Flight and Navigation: Our intuitive flight software enables remote piloting with automated navigation features, ensuring safe and efficient flights. ●​ Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Capabilities: Flock Aerodome offers BVLOS operations up to 400 feet, allowing drones to cover larger areas and enhance situational awareness for officers on the ground. Video dissemination and data management ●​ High-Resolution Video and Thermal Imaging: Drones are equipped with high-definition cameras, night vision, and thermal cameras to provide clear and detailed aerial views of incidents. ●​ Live Streaming and Collaboration: The DFR system allows for live streaming of drone footage to authorized stakeholders, including patrol officers, dispatchers, and Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) staff, fostering better collaboration and informed decision-making. ●​ Data Integration with FlockOS: The FlockOS platform integrates drone feeds with data from other Flock Safety devices like License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras and gunshot detection sensors, providing a unified view of incidents and empowering faster investigations. DFR Solution Delivery: The desired Flock Safety complies. ready-to-deploy solution should include but not be limited to: ●​ All required hardware, such as drones, cameras, batteries, docking
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