Running Drone as First Responder (DFR) at the pace of a major-event city means integrating drones into a real time intelligence center (RTIC), building officer buy-in, and proving value with metrics that leadership and the community can see. In this session, Miami Beach Police Department's (MBPD) Chief Wayne Jones, Lieutenant Raymond Diaz, and Sergeant Anthony Loperfido discuss how MBPD scales DFR through Spring Break and FIFA World Cup events, gets drones on scene ahead of patrol, clears calls without pulling officers from their zones, and shares live video across partner agencies. Hosted by Skydio Public Safety Strategist Devin Ross, the session concludes with live audience Q&A.

Join us Sept. 23 for an exclusive first look at the future of autonomy.

As public safety agencies evaluate and expand Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs, choosing between Part 91 and Part 107 has become an important regulatory decision. In this session, Skydio's Director of Aviation Regulatory Affairs, Jakee Stoltz, breaks down the similarities, key differences, and practical considerations to help agencies determine the right path for their operations, today and into the future.