Aerodome introduces cutting-edge tools to enhance safety and efficiency for public safety agencies.
Aerodome, a company focused on improving drone-as-first-responder (DFR) technology, has announced significant upgrades to its DFR 2.0 system. The new features, designed to increase situational awareness and improve communication, include Aerovision, Aerodome Mobile Apps, and a Community Engagement Dashboard. These tools aim to streamline operations for public safety agencies and increase transparency with the public.
Aerovision: Augmented Reality for Improved Decision-Making
Aerovision is a new feature that reduces the cognitive load for drone pilots, helping them stay focused on key tasks during a DFR mission. The tool uses augmented reality (AR) overlays on the flight screen to provide essential information, such as street names, 911 caller locations, and other key markers.
“Street overlays eliminate the guesswork of ‘What street am I looking at?’” Aerodome explains, adding that markers help pilots track license plate reader hits and return destinations. This information allows drone pilots to make quick decisions and communicate with their teams efficiently.
With Aerovision, pilots benefit from:
- A streamlined workflow with fewer clicks to access vital data.
- Real-time tracking of calls for service (CFS) and automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) hits.
- Overlayed geographical information to navigate unfamiliar areas.
This feature, a top request from Aerodome customers, will soon be available to all users at no additional cost.
Aerodome Mobile Apps: Real-Time Feeds and Notifications
To enhance communication, Aerodome is launching its Mobile App for Android and iOS. The app provides live DFR feeds and notifications, enabling teams to stay connected from anywhere. The app integrates features previously available through mobile web browsers, offering greater convenience and additional functions, such as push notifications for new or completed missions.
Whether in the field or at a remote tactical operations center, officers and commanders can access live video and telemetry streams from Aerodome drones. The app also supports customizable alerts for specific types of CFS or priority levels, ensuring quick responses to high-priority incidents.
“The new Aerodome Mobile App will enhance your team’s situational awareness, improve communication, and yield even faster response times,” Aerodome noted, highlighting the app’s potential to make drone feeds accessible on the go.
Community Engagement Dashboard: Building Trust with Transparency
Aerodome’s Community Engagement Dashboard is designed to foster transparency between public safety agencies and the communities they serve. By sharing real-time flight metrics and redacted logs, the dashboard allows departments to showcase the effectiveness of their DFR programs.
Key features of the dashboard include:
- Metrics like average drone response time and how often the drone was the first responder on the scene.
- Automatically sorted flight logs, including a map of each mission and its reason.
- Automatic updates to the dashboard based on pilot flight reports.
“Building trust with the community is essential for any drone program,” Aerodome emphasized, explaining that the dashboard offers a simple way to demonstrate accountability without adding extra administrative work.
Looking Ahead: Continuous Improvements for Public Safety
Aerodome remains committed to advancing its DFR technology. These new features—Aerovision, the Mobile Apps, and the Community Engagement Dashboard—are part of a broader effort to improve safety and communication for public safety agencies. The company encourages interested agencies to learn more about how these tools can benefit their operations.
For more information, contact Aerodome directly to explore how these updates can help your agency embrace the next generation of DFR technology.
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