We're excited to announce the acquisition of Aerodome, a pioneer in Drone as First Responder (DFR) technology. This strategic move brings Aerodome’s best-in-class drone and remote piloting software under the Flock Safety umbrella, enhancing the company’s mission to improve community safety and reduce crime through technology solutions for law enforcement. 

This acquisition accelerates our plan to introduce a suite of American-made, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant drones, set to be released over the next 12 months.

DFR technology enables law enforcement agencies to improve response times and officer safety by immediately deploying drones to critical incidents, providing faster intelligence and situational awareness. With Flock's existing suite of rapid-response solutions — including license plate recognition (LPR) cameras, gunshot detection sensors, and FlockOS® Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) software — the addition of DFR enables agencies to identify and respond to threats faster than ever before. 

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Leading in DFR Technology 

Aerodome has built the industry’s most advanced DFR system, which offers significant advancements over traditional drone technology. Along with fully-automated battery swapping docking stations, the Aerodome software’s ability to detect and avoid nearby aircraft allows agencies to safely operate drones beyond visual range and without the need for a human observer. This system ensures that law enforcement agencies can immediately respond to incidents using fewer resources and reducing operating costs, all while maintaining airspace awareness and safety. 

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“Our Aerodome DFR program, which we just launched a few months ago, has already allowed us to respond to real-time emergency situations faster and with more precision," said Scottsdale Police Chief Jeff Walther. Scottsdale launched its DFR program earlier this year. "The integration between Aerodome's best-in-class technology and Flock Safety's suite of collaborative policing tools will transform our Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC), empowering our first responders to protect lives and shape a safer Scottsdale."

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Accelerating American-Made Drone Systems

We're also excited to announce our commitment to introduce a suite of American-made drones to be released over the next 12 months. These new drones will be fully compliant with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), ensuring top-tier security and data protection while meeting federal requirements for law enforcement use. This compliance guarantees operational reliability and enables access to federal funding.

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Learn More

Our announcement comes ahead of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference in Boston, October 19-22, where we will showcase its new DFR capabilities. Visitors are invited to stop by Booth #513 to learn more about its full suite of rapid response solutions. 

Interested parties can also sign up for an upcoming webinar on Wednesday, November 13 for a live demo and an in-depth discussion on how DFR will shape the future of policing.