enabling Drone as First Responder

Dedrone Beyond Visual Line Of Sight
Radars as visual observers for DFR
Cameras as visual observers for DFR

Technology Serving as a Virtual Visual Observer

Seconds Count When Lives Are on the Line

As public safety agencies worldwide explore the benefits of getting “eyes on” a situation earlier with a Drone as First Responder (DFR), DedroneBeyond delivers this ability without the need for visual observers. Now Remote Pilots in Control (RPIC) can operate from a control center while DedroneBeyond ensures the safety of the DFR drone and other aircraft nearby with the technology serving as a virtual visual observer.

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Oakland County, MI. Sheriff's Office

Embracing innovation is at the core of our mission to enhance public safety. Our partnership with Dedrone and Axon Air on the evaluation of the DedroneBeyond solution represents a crucial step towards strengthening our DFR program. This collaboration opens the door to exploring BVLOS operations, offering the potential to transform the way we respond to emergencies and keep our community safe.


— Michael J. Bouchard, Sheriff, Oakland County, MI. Sheriff’s Office

DFR and BVLOS
DFR and BVLOS Drone fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)

Safely Enable Drones to Fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)

Our systems intelligently identify birds, drones and crewed aircraft, even when the aircraft is non-cooperative. DedroneBeyond fuses multiple sensor modalities and applies machine learning trained by years of experience in Airspace Awareness. Advanced sensor fusion, tracking, and artificial intelligence safely Detect and Avoid (DAA) crewed aircraft without unnecessarily interrupting the mission due to false alarms.

Faster response times

Persistent observation of ongoing situations

Improved situational 
awareness

Track cooperative and non-cooperative Traffic

Get visual observers off roof tops and onto patrol

Resource efficient

Artificial intelligence safely Detect and Avoid (DAA) crewed aircraft

The World’s Leading Airspace Security Solution Is Trusted By

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Drones As First Responders (DFR)

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Public Safety Agencies

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Correctional Facilities

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Critical Infrastructure

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Stadiums

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Airports

FAQ: Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)

We are pleased to answer the most important questions about Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)

What is the Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) program?

The DFR program allows drones to be the first on the scene in emergencies, providing rapid situational awareness to police, fire, and other first responders. DedroneBeyond supports this by enabling drones to operate Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) safely.

Are there regulations requiring drone operators to maintain a consistent view of the drone?

Yes, most aviation authorities, such as the FAA in the U.S. and EASA in Europe, require drone operators to maintain Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) with their drones to ensure safety and avoid collisions. However, Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, which allow drones to operate beyond the operator’s direct view, can be conducted under special waivers or permissions with strict safety protocols and regulatory approval.

Why is Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) crucial for a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program?

Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) is crucial for a DFR program because it allows drones to operate beyond the operator’s direct line of sight. This capability is vital for covering large areas rapidly, reaching incident scenes faster, and providing continuous situational awareness, which enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of emergency response efforts. BVLOS enables drones to deliver real-time data and aerial views, even when the operator is not near the incident location.

How does DedroneBeyond ensure safety for DFR operations?

DedroneBeyond uses advanced AI, machine learning, and sensor fusion to detect and avoid other aircraft, allowing drones to operate BVLOS without visual observers, enhancing the safety and effectiveness of first responders.

What are the benefits of using DedroneBeyond for public safety agencies?

DedroneBeyond enables faster response times, persistent observation, and improved situational awareness for police and fire departments, optimizing resources and ensuring efficient emergency responses.

Can DedroneBeyond detect non-cooperative aircraft?

Yes, DedroneBeyond can detect both cooperative and non-cooperative aircraft, providing comprehensive airspace awareness for DFR operations.

How does DedroneBeyond assist in crash and crime scene management?

DedroneBeyond allows drones to quickly reach crash and crime scenes, providing critical incident overwatch and real-time data, aiding first responders in assessing the situation and coordinating their response more effectively.

What role does DedroneBeyond play in firefighting?

In firefighting, DedroneBeyond-enabled drones can assess fire scenes from the air, identify hotspots, and support firefighters with real-time aerial views, improving safety and efficiency in fire suppression efforts.

How can DedroneBeyond be utilized in search and rescue operations?

DedroneBeyond enhances search and rescue missions by allowing drones to cover large areas quickly, providing live video feeds and helping to locate missing persons in challenging terrains or conditions.

What is incident overwatch, and how does DedroneBeyond support it?

Incident overwatch involves continuous monitoring of an emergency scene to provide situational awareness. DedroneBeyond enables drones to perform this function, delivering critical information to first responders during an active incident.

FAQs: Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR)

We are pleased to answer the most important questions about DFR & BVLOS. You are welcome to send us more questions.

What is the Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) program?

The DFR program allows drones to be the first on the scene in emergencies, providing rapid situational awareness to police, fire, and other first responders. DedroneBeyond supports this by enabling drones to operate Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) safely.

Are there regulations requiring drone operators to maintain a consistent view of the drone?

Yes, most aviation authorities, such as the FAA in the U.S. and EASA in Europe, require drone operators to maintain Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) with their drones to ensure safety and avoid collisions. However, Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, which allow drones to operate beyond the operator’s direct view, can be conducted under special waivers or permissions with strict safety protocols and regulatory approval.

Why is Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) crucial for a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program?

Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) is crucial for a DFR program because it allows drones to operate beyond the operator’s direct line of sight. This capability is vital for covering large areas rapidly, reaching incident scenes faster, and providing continuous situational awareness, which enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of emergency response efforts. BVLOS enables drones to deliver real-time data and aerial views, even when the operator is not near the incident location.

How does DedroneBeyond ensure safety for DFR operations?

DedroneBeyond uses advanced AI, machine learning, and sensor fusion to detect and avoid other aircraft, allowing drones to operate BVLOS without visual observers, enhancing the safety and effectiveness of first responders.

What are the benefits of using DedroneBeyond for public safety agencies?

DedroneBeyond enables faster response times, persistent observation, and improved situational awareness for police and fire departments, optimizing resources and ensuring efficient emergency responses.

Can DedroneBeyond detect non-cooperative aircraft?

Yes, DedroneBeyond can detect both cooperative and non-cooperative aircraft, providing comprehensive airspace awareness for DFR operations.

How does DedroneBeyond assist in crash and crime scene management?

DedroneBeyond allows drones to quickly reach crash and crime scenes, providing critical incident overwatch and real-time data, aiding first responders in assessing the situation and coordinating their response more effectively.

What role does DedroneBeyond play in firefighting?

In firefighting, DedroneBeyond-enabled drones can assess fire scenes from the air, identify hotspots, and support firefighters with real-time aerial views, improving safety and efficiency in fire suppression efforts.

How can DedroneBeyond be utilized in search and rescue operations?

DedroneBeyond enhances search and rescue missions by allowing drones to cover large areas quickly, providing live video feeds and helping to locate missing persons in challenging terrains or conditions.

What is incident overwatch, and how does DedroneBeyond support it?

Incident overwatch involves continuous monitoring of an emergency scene to provide situational awareness. DedroneBeyond enables drones to perform this function, delivering critical information to first responders during an active incident.

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