Join our expert-led webinar to explore the groundbreaking FAA waiver received by NYPD, allowing Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) operations across 85% of New York City. Learn how this innovative solution enables faster response times, enhances officer safety, and provides real-time situational awareness in urban environments.

Real-World Success: Understand how agencies like NYPD are using drones to conduct shielded and non-shielded operations without visual observers.
Expert Insights: Gain insights from Jake Distolts and other Skydio professionals about the approval process, safety protocols, and the path toward scalable drone operations.
Interactive Q&A: See responses to common questions from agencies exploring how to start or scale their own drone programs.
Whether you're just beginning or looking to expand your program, this webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to deploy drones safely and efficiently.

NYPD’s Groundbreaking Waiver: Leading the Next Era of DFR

Learn how the Orange County Sheriff's Office in Florida is leveraging Skydio's autonomous drones to enhance officer safety, improve situational awareness, and respond to critical incidents faster. With real-world examples and an exciting video demo, discover how drones play a pivotal role in law enforcement today.

💡 Key Takeaways:

How drones assist in high-stakes crisis management.
Real-time tactical insights from drone operations.
The benefits of Skydio's autonomous technology for public safety.

High stakes crisis How drones helped the Orange County Sheriff’s Office OCSO save the day

Explore the groundbreaking ways Skydio commercial innovations are also used in defense-critical tasks. This session delves into how our customer-driven engineering process drives dual-use advancements, from radio frequency resilience to advanced visual navigation systems, and the ability to operate in austere locations. Discover how our autonomous drone technology is rugged enough to withstand all manner of battlefield conditions. We’ll also preview how Skydio is ready to meet the challenges of the Replicator Initiative with our multi-drone capabilities, designed for distributed, autonomous operations with human oversight.

From Innovation to Action: How Skydio Technology is Transforming the Home Front and Front Lines | Skydio Ascend '24

Explore how the Skydio X10, equipped with RTK/PPK technology, transforms precision in mapping and surveying missions. This session addresses the challenges facing mappers and surveyors and demonstrates how the Skydio X10 solution meets these needs. Attendees will gain insights from a deep dive into the technology, get a preview of results from an upcoming white paper, and join a panel discussion with industry experts.

There’s Accurate, and Then There’s Skydio X10 Accurate

Skydio Experience Day is coming to Henderson, and we want you to join us!You'll get hands-on with Skydio X10, the drone purpose-built for Public Safety and made right here in the USA. During this half-day event you'll see firsthand how this technology is saving lives and protecting communities. <div><div style="left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y2B4d0t8KCA?rel=0&amp;start=1721860053035" style="top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;" allowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" allow="accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share;"></iframe></div></div> Come fly with us and<ol><li data-list="bullet">Learn how to leverage drones as a workforce multiplier and allow your officers to cover more calls for service with the same resources</li><li data-list="bullet">Discover how real-time situational awareness can change outcomes and keep your officers and communities safer</li><li data-list="bullet">Hear how other agencies like yours are using drones on standard calls for service right now </li><li data-list="bullet">Get details on how to scale a drone program in your organization. From navigating regulatory requirements to getting your program funded.&nbsp;</li></ol>Never flown before? Don’t worry—our autonomous technology will make you feel like an expert after just one flight. Plus, enjoy a complimentary lunch while you’re here! "At the Miami Beach Police Department, keeping the public safe is our number one priority. We are employing every resource available to us and advanced technology like Skydio’s X10 drone is a critical part of that. These tools allow us to work quickly, more efficiently, and remotely to increase public safety in Miami Beach. While there are immediate applications with incident response, traffic monitoring, and event overwatch, we’re just getting started - the applications are endless for us.” - Anthony Loperfido, Sergeant of Police - Technical Operations Unit - Miami Beach PD

Skydio Experience Day: Public Safety | Henderson, TX | November 19, 2024

As critical infrastructure ages, the need for efficient, safe, and cost-effective inspection methods has never been greater. Traditional approaches are often slow, rely on costly resources, and are labor intensive.Stantec knows this well. That's why they've continued to optimize their drone processes and find new ways to leverage technology to solve complex critical infrastructure problems safely and efficiently.&nbsp;In this live talk, Joshua Sexton, Reality Capture Technology Manager, shares how Stantec uses Skydio drones to capture data in low-light GPS-denied environments autonomously — processed in gNext to transform the data collected in a challenging environment into actionable insights with a comprehensive operational picture around difficult assets.Join the discussion to learn:<ol><li data-list="bullet">Innovation Leadership:&nbsp;How Stantec sets new industry benchmarks with advanced drone technology and software solutions.</li><li data-list="bullet">End-to-End Workflow Integration:&nbsp;Combining Skydio's autonomous drones with gNext's software for seamless data capture and processing for digital twins</li><li data-list="bullet">Crucial Capability:&nbsp;ensuring inspections can be conducted whenever required, even in environment drones previously couldn’t access</li><li data-list="bullet">Enhancing Safety and Efficiency:&nbsp;Real-world examples of reducing risks, streamlining operations, and improving project outcomes.</li></ol>

Continuous Process Optimization of Critical Infrastructure Inspection

Managing infrastructure effectively requires more than just technology—it demands a process that delivers precision, safety, and efficiency. HDR has perfected this process by integrating drones, data capture, and digital twins—setting a new standard for infrastructure management.Join&nbsp;Carlos Femmer, HDR’s Director of Data Acquisition, as he shares how HDR’s innovative approach transforms critical infrastructure inspection, maintenance, and management to give them a clear advantage.Join the discussion to learn:<ol><li data-list="bullet">How HDR’s process works:&nbsp;See how drones and digital twins work together in a seamless system—from data capture to back-end processing—that improves decision-making and simplifies infrastructure management.</li><li data-list="bullet">Making inspections smarter:&nbsp;Learn how this approach cuts costs, minimizes risks, and makes inspections of bridges, dams, and utilities more efficient—delivering measurable value to every client.</li><li data-list="bullet">Why automation and digitization matter:&nbsp;Understand why adopting HDR’s method is key to improving safety, reducing costs, and staying ahead in managing critical infrastructure.</li></ol>Carlos will provide real-world examples of how HDR’s process is setting new benchmarks in the industry, with opportunities for a live Q&amp;A to discuss how these strategies can apply to your own operations.Join the discussion and bring your questions—we’ll answer them live.

Digital Twin: Standardizing Data Capture with Drones

Join us for an interactive live stream as we dive into the recent NYPD waiver that’s enabling safer, more scalable drone operations across New York City. We’ll explore how this approval is reshaping Public Safety drone programs and break down two critical technologies at its core: Shielded Operations and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B).In this brief session, you’ll learn how the NYPD is using Shielded Operations to fly safely around obstacles and structures, minimizing risk to crewed aircraft. We’ll also cover how ADS-B technology keeps drone operators informed of low-flying aircraft, ensuring compliance and safety without the need for costly equipment.Key Takeaways:<ol><li data-list="bullet">How Shielded Operations allow drones to safely navigate around structures and obstacles in urban environments.</li><li data-list="bullet">How ADS-B technology enhances safety by providing real-time alerts on low-flying aircraft.</li><li data-list="bullet">The impact of the NYPD waiver on public safety drone programs, offering a blueprint for other agencies.</li><li data-list="bullet">Practical steps to integrate these technologies into your own drone operations for safer, scalable flights.</li></ol>Stick around for a live Q&amp;A where we’ll answer your questions and discuss how these innovations, driven by the NYPD’s groundbreaking waiver, can be applied to your operations. Whether you’re an experienced pilot or new to drones, this session will provide practical insights and real-world examples in an engaging format.

Streaming live on September 25th and 26th, Skydio Ascend 2024 offers an immersive virtual experience. Be inspired by the relentless work of Skydio, showcased live.Witness the Skydio Ascend Keynote presentation and be the first to discover new Skydio products and updates. Engage with Skydio engineering leaders in a Q&amp;A session and see real-world results from industry and government leaders using aerial robotics.<div><div style="left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/q69jSNtia78?rel=0&amp;start=1725982066817" style="top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;" allowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" allow="accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share;"></iframe></div></div> Key Takeaways:<ol><li data-list="bullet">Skydio Ascend 2024 Keynote: Join CEO Adam Bry for announcements, product updates, and surprises.</li><li data-list="bullet">Get in-depth answers to all your technical questions from engineering experts and leaders from Skydio.</li><li data-list="bullet">Industry Showcase: Hear firsthand how aerial robotics enhance safety and efficiency for global leaders.</li><li data-list="bullet">Awards Spotlight: Celebrate leaders driving remarkable results and reaching key milestones.</li></ol>

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