While initiating a drones as first responders’ program, the Dallas Police Department is seeking to connect its UAV data operations with its existing comprehensive data-collection and storage system.
In December, the Dallas City Council approved a $120 million security package upgrade for the department. Working with security software company Axon, the Council approved the purchase of nine Skydio drones, as well as other artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled technology, such as body cameras with a real-time translation feature.
The police department hopes to link the unmanned aerial systems with its existing Axon systems, such as the company’s digital evidence platform, Evidence.com, and Fleet 3, in-car video and data-management system, Dallas PD’s Sgt. Adam Reinhart said in an interview…