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  • DroneSense Appoints Aydin Ghajar as Chief Operating Officer to Drive Continued Growth in Drone as First Responder Solutions

    DroneSense Appoints Aydin Ghajar as Chief Operating Officer to Drive Continued Growth in Drone as First Responder Solutions

    DroneSense, the leading U.S. provider of Drone as First Responder (DFR) technology, proudly announces the appointment of Aydin Ghajar as Chief Operating Officer. Ghajar, who previously led Axon’s drone division, joins DroneSense at a pivotal time as the company continues to expand its leadership in delivering cutting-edge technology for public safety agencies.

    Ghajar brings a wealth of expertise and a deep understanding of the drone industry, particularly in the public safety sector. In his role as COO, Ghajar will focus on advancing DroneSense’s mission to empower first responders with the most reliable, innovative drone technology on the market. This move further positions the company to enhance its DFR solutions and scale its operations as demand for drone technology in emergency response grows.

    “Aydin’s track record in the drone industry and his leadership at Axon make him the perfect addition to our team as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible for Drone as First Responder programs,” said Chris Eyhorn, CEO of DroneSense. “His passion for customer-focused products and commitment to innovation align perfectly with our mission to deliver mission-critical solutions that save lives and improve community safety.”

    Ghajar’s leadership at Axon saw the development of key advancements in drone technology for law enforcement and emergency response. His insights will play a critical role in driving forward DroneSense’s next phase of growth as the company expands its offerings for public safety agencies.

    “I’m excited to join DroneSense and contribute to the leading solution provider in public safety drones and DFR,” said Ghajar. “I worked with many drone industry partners through my previous role; DroneSense stands apart as the fastest-moving and most customer-focused company in the space. It has revolutionized how first responders use drones in critical situations, and I look forward to helping the team expand that impact.”

    As the premier software platform for public safety drone programs, DroneSense empowers public safety agencies to effectively manage and scale their drone operations, ensuring that drones are deployed safely, efficiently, and in real-time response to emergencies.

    For more information about DroneSense and to explore the full range of capabilities offered by the platform, please contact us at sales@dronesense.com

    About DroneSense
    DroneSense is the most comprehensive drone management and collaboration platform on the market and the only software that provides public safety agencies with everything they need to fly, share, and manage their drone program. DroneSense is on a mission to help revolutionize public safety by delivering mission-critical software that enables comprehensive situational awareness for first responders in all of their missions. 

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  • DroneSense Unveils Next-Level Technology for Public Safety UAS Ecosystem

    DroneSense Unveils Next-Level Technology for Public Safety UAS Ecosystem

    DroneSense, a leading innovator in drone software solutions for the public safety sector, is thrilled to announce the release of groundbreaking new integrations and features that will empower public safety agencies across the nation. 

    With a steadfast commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions, DroneSense has worked diligently to ensure its products remain at the forefront of drone technology. This dedication is evident as it unveils its latest integrations and features at INTERPOL Drone Expert Summit (IDES) 2023 in Chula Vista, California, further solidifying its position as the all-encompassing platform every public safety agency needs. These enhancements promise to transform the way agencies manage their drone operations and improve their ability to serve and protect their communities.

    Some of the key highlights of DroneSense’s new integration and feature releases include:

    1. Dock Integration: DroneSense now offers an advanced integration that facilitates cloud-based operations with the DJI dock.
       
    2. Airspace Awareness: With the new Airspace Awareness integration, DroneSense provides agencies with real-time information about the airspace where their drones are operating. This includes details on other crewed and uncrewed aircraft and dynamic airspace restrictions. 
       
    3. Terrain Following: The Terrain Following feature allows drones to maintain a consistent altitude above the ground, even in areas with varying topography; this ensures that the drone maintains a safe distance from the ground, obstacles or changes in elevation, optimizing the quality and safety of aerial data collection.
       
    4. CoPilot: The CoPilot integration represents a groundbreaking advancement for public safety agencies, allowing personnel to seamlessly stream video, even from blue drones that are not directly integrated with the DroneSense platform. 

    “As a leader in the public safety drone industry, we are committed to providing agencies with the most advanced tools to help them save lives and protect their communities,” said Chris Eyhorn, co-founder and CEO of DroneSense. “These new integrations and features are a testament to our dedication to our mission. DroneSense truly has everything an agency needs in one platform.”

    Public safety agencies that integrate DroneSense into their operations can expect greater efficiency, enhanced safety, and improved outcomes in various mission-critical scenarios.

    For more information about DroneSense and to explore the full range of capabilities offered by the platform, please visit https://blog.dronesense.com/ides-2023-integrations-features or contact us at contact@dronesense.com

    About DroneSense:

    DroneSense is the most comprehensive drone management and collaboration platform on the market and the only software that provides public safety agencies with everything they need to fly, share, and manage their drone program. DroneSense is on a mission to help revolutionize public safety by delivering mission-critical software that enables comprehensive situational awareness for first responders in all of their missions. 

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  • DroneSense Announces Plans for a Secure Communications Solution for Public Safety Drone Operations

    DroneSense Announces Plans for a Secure Communications Solution for Public Safety Drone Operations

    NDAA-compliant onboard computer in production as an end-to-end solution for increasing security and autonomy to enable the future of Drones as First Responders with remote and independent flight.

    DroneSense, the leading software platform for drones in public safety, announces plans to design and manufacture a secure, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliant, drone-agnostic device that is designed to extend operational and geographic capabilities and provide information security measures for public safety drone operations.

    This onboard device will be added to DroneSense’s existing portfolio of software, hardware, and professional services designed for public safety drone operations. This solution would operate as an add-on to popular public safety drones, like a backpack computer, and will act as the brain of the drone. It will operate with First Responder traffic prioritization, or FirstNet radio frequency, and 4G/5G data connectivity to remotely command and control aircraft, bypassing the existing radio frequency link used to operate drones from the ground. Additionally, the device provides secure real-time live streaming and end-to-end 256-bit data encryption to maintain security for all public safety information.

    “We’ve seen drone operations bring immediate value to public safety, directly saving lives,” said Christopher Eyhorn, CEO of DroneSense. “Ten years ago, only the largest agencies had access to aerial situational awareness with helicopters or crewed aviation. More recently, drones introduced the opportunity for any agency to get aerial intelligence with increased safety and dramatically lower costs for a much wider range of emergency incidents. Our goal is to equip public safety agencies with the best tools possible to help them do their jobs and ensure the safety and data integrity of their missions. This device is the next step in advancing drone technology to increase security and overall greater utilization of drone operations globally.”

    In addition to improving data security, this solution is beneficial for flights where the drone is flown beyond visual range of the operator, commonly referred to as beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), by leveraging existing 4G/5G networks over proprietary RF protocols used on ground controllers. Furthermore, it puts additional intelligence onboard the aircraft to enable altitude limits, no-fly zones, and emergency landing sites even if the drone loses its connection. This will be especially valuable in regions with maximum radio frequency power limitations that limit the range of existing drone controllers. 

    “DroneSense lives by our mission to support and improve outcomes for public safety and first responders,” Eyhorn says. “There has recently been a great deal of attention paid to the use of drones in public safety, with some legislators proposing blanket bans on drones manufactured in certain countries due to information security and data sovereignty concerns. We fully support the need to protect American national security and have designed this product to meet those needs and give agencies maximum choice when selecting the best tools to do their jobs. There are many technologies, like cell phones for example, that we utilize every day which are developed in other countries but rely on U.S.-made software to provide robust security for sensitive data. DroneSense onboard will provide a similar solution for drones.”

    This product is currently in concept and plans are accelerated to enable availability in late 2023. This drone-agnostic solution will be compatible with multiple drone hardware devices, with plans to expand to non-drone platforms, including manned aviation and robotics in the future. For more information, visit discover.dronesense.com/onboard.  

    About DroneSense
    Based in Austin, Texas, DroneSense offers a comprehensive solution that empowers organizations to build, manage, and scale uncrewed aircraft programs. The company’s mission-critical software platform enables users to leverage the full capabilities of drones in all operations. Drones powered by the DroneSense platform provide decision-quality data that expands situational awareness and acts as a force multiplier, ultimately leading to more lives saved and safer outcomes in public safety. To learn more about DroneSense, please visit www.dronesense.com.

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  • DroneSense Announces General Availability of Drone as First Responder Solution for Public Safety

    DroneSense Announces General Availability of Drone as First Responder Solution for Public Safety

    This breakthrough technology allows public safety agencies to remotely operate and deploy drones in emergencies, giving first responders a real-time view of what is happening before they arrive at the scene.

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    Oct 11, 2022

    DroneSense (www.dronesense.com), developers of the most trusted and reliable software platform for public safety drone operations, today announced the general availability of DroneSense Remote and Axon Air Remote powered by DroneSense. This breakthrough technology allows public safety agencies to remotely operate and deploy drones in emergencies, giving first responders a real-time view of what is happening before they arrive at the scene.

    Many public safety agencies have drone programs where officers or firefighters operate a drone on scene while responding to an incident. Drone as a First Responder (DFR) programs go further, providing vital situational awareness on calls for service even before personnel arrives on scene. This approach protects both communities and public safety by giving agencies more time and information to determine the most appropriate response to a situation. The system retains detailed records of every flight, so that agencies can easily maintain transparency and accountability regarding their use of the technology within the communities they serve.

    Agencies looking to start a DFR program now have everything they need for remote operations, thanks to DroneSense and Axon Air powered by DroneSense. DroneSense Remote and Axon Air Remote allow agencies to respond to any 911 call within seconds, with a single mouse click. The platform enables a teleoperator to remotely pilot drones from anywhere and aims to improve tactical decision-making and improve efficiency with fewer officer dispatches. Additionally, Axon Air Remote works seamlessly with Axon Evidence, Axon’s digital evidence management system, and Axon Respond, Axon’s real-time operations solution.

    We are excited to offer first responders the most advanced and comprehensive remote flying experience through DroneSense and Axon Air,” said Chris Eyhorn, CEO of DroneSense. “DroneSense Remote is leading the industry with innovation and support for more drone models than any other platform, allowing agencies of all sizes and budgets to increase officer safety, improve incident response time, and achieve better outcomes.”

    With thousands of operational flights across leading agencies over the past few months, DroneSense Remote and Axon Air Remote have set a new bar for speed and precision in public safety remote drone operations and established an exciting new option for modern policing. The platform allows agencies to create fully-customizable flights to fit their needs, including flying DFR missions Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) under an FAA waiver or remaining within Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) under an existing Certificate of Authorizations (COA) or Part 107 regulations. Built-in preflight checks, simple user interface, customizable geofences, continuous network integrity monitoring, and emergency landing sites create the industry’s safest approach for demanding operational environments. DroneSense Remote and Axon Air Remote even adjust for elevated takeoff locations to ensure strict adherence to designated flight altitudes.

    DroneSense Remote is the platform that has enhanced our drone program,” said Sgt. Daniel Anders with the San Antonio Police Department. “We now utilize drones to respond to calls for service much faster than we can with other assets.

    DroneSense Remote is available for the DroneSense platform, and Axon Air Remote is available for the Axon Air powered by DroneSense platform. DroneSense and Axon Air Remote applications work with public safety’s most popular drones, including the DJI Matrice 300, Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual and Zoom, and DJI’s new Matrice 30 and Mavic 3 Enterprise series drones.

    To learn more about DroneSense Remote, please visit www.dronesense.com/remote or for Axon Air Remote, please visit www.axon.com/products/axon-air.

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  • DroneSense Launches Remote Drone Operations Software Designed for Public Safety

    DroneSense Launches Remote Drone Operations Software Designed for Public Safety

    Fly From Anywhere — Advanced Remote Drone Operations Software Allows Pilots to Operate From Across the Street or Around the World

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    Mar 29, 2022

    DroneSense (www.dronesense.com), makers of the most trusted and reliable public safety drone platform, today announced the launch of DroneSense Remote (DSR) for first responders—a game-changing drone remote control capability that integrates seamlessly into the DroneSense industry-standard software platform and allows pilots the ability to operate drones with manual and fully-automated flights controlled from anywhere in the world.

    DSR provides pilots effortless control with help from the world’s most intuitive gaming controller and near-zero latency. With DSR, the flying experience is so precise that even indoor missions can be flown from locations thousands of miles away. Using built-in preflight checks, customizable geofences, continuous network integrity monitoring, and emergency landing sites, DSR creates the industry’s safest approach for demanding environments. DSR even accounts for elevated takeoff locations to ensure strict adherence to designated flight altitudes.

    “We’re thrilled to offer first responders the most advanced drone flying experience designed specifically for ever-changing missions and extreme environments,” said Chris Eyhorn, CEO of DroneSense. “DroneSense Remote gives pilots more control, allows on-scene resources to focus on the mission, and provides an entirely new layer of safety.”

    In collaboration with Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Collier County, FL, DroneSense has worked to address key challenges in public safety remote drone operations. In addition to educating DroneSense about the real-world problems faced by their first responders, Collier County has inspired, reviewed, and tested each phase of the DSR development. As a result, DroneSense has created a more intuitive way to fly drones remotely, offer fully integrated fleet management and maintenance systems, provide text and email notifications for drone launch events, and advanced GIS integration.

    “This new capability from DroneSense fits well with our Aerial First Responder program and this innovative remote technology instantly adds a new tool for our deputies to complete their missions and keep our community safe,” said Kevin J. Rambosk, Collier County Sheriff. “Each time we deploy our drones through DroneSense, we do so knowing our community members and our deputies are safer.”

    DSR gives agencies of all sizes extreme flexibility in how and when they fly. Options include flying Drone as First Responder (DFR) missions under an FAA waiver or remaining within visual line of sight and using existing COA or Part 107 authorities. DSR’s innovative user-friendly site profiles allow pilots to create fully customizable flight restrictions for fixed and dynamic operations.

    Using DSR, the remote operator can launch a drone in almost any format, including street address, intersections, GPS coordinates, or by simply clicking a location on a map using a web browser. The drone flies to the incident site quickly and safely using onboard sensors and geo fences while seamlessly streaming live video and flight data into the comprehensive situational awareness platform. DSR takes safety further than ever by providing information such as estimated time en route, how long the drone can remain onsite, and displaying designated emergency landing sites in a clean, map-driven experience.

    DSR is available for the DroneSense and Axon Air powered by DroneSense platforms. DSR currently supports flights using DJI M300 and Mavic aircraft and is in the process of integrating additional aircraft models already supported by the DroneSense software platform.

    To learn more about DSR, please visit www.dronesense.com/remote.

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