*By invitation only

Autonomous response isn’t a future concept. Agencies across North America are already flying drones to active 911 calls and getting eyes on the scene before the first unit arrives. The results are measurable, from faster response times to reduced risk in volatile situations.

This Embassy-hosted session in Ottawa gives Canadian public safety and federal leaders a clear look at how DFR programs work in real operations, and how Skydio and Axon’s integrated ecosystem delivers remote response at scale.

Why Canadian Agencies Are Evaluating DFR

1. Respond to priority calls in under two minutes
2. Gain situational awareness before units arrive
3. Support frontline teams with real-time intelligence
4. Improve safety outcomes without expanding headcount
5. Strengthen ROI for constrained budgets and resources

Real deployments are already demonstrating impact, including a San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) program that saw a 42% reduction in auto theft with drone-led response.

What You’ll See at the Event

1. A live Drone as First Responder mission using Skydio’s autonomous flight systems, DFR Command, and Axon’s public safety ecosystem including Fusus
2. An inside look at how agencies operate drones remotely to real calls for service • Guidance on adoption pathways for Canadian public safety, federal, and defense stakeholders
3. A defense-focused segment highlighting X10D and Skydio Delta capabilities relevant to Canadian military use cases

Whether you’re shaping national policy, evaluating DFR for agency operations, or assessing mission-ready drone platforms for defence, this session gives you the clarity to move forward with confidence.

Run of Show

11:30 AM – Guest Arrival and Lunch

12:15 PM – Opening Remarks Mary Beth Turner, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy Ottawa

12:25 PM – Skydio Welcome and Program Start

Program Sequence

1. Skydio Overview and Axon Partnership
2. X10D and Skydio Delta Capabilities for Canadian Defense
3. Live Drone as First Responder Demonstration
4. Q&A