Case Study: Brookhaven Police Department achieves 30-second drone response times with Skydio Dock

Brookhaven Police Department unlocks 30-second response times with Skydio

The Brookhaven Police Department sought to enhance its emergency response capabilities with a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. Their previous drone equipment was not purpose-built, creating operational difficulties and preventing them from achieving their goal of rapid, reliable deployment to incident scenes. They partnered with Skydio to overcome these challenges.

By deploying eight Skydio Docks for their Skydio X10 drones, the department created a network for automatic launches. This Skydio solution integrated with multiple software programs, allowing drones to be sent to any call at the push of a button with reliable connectivity. The results were dramatic: the agency achieved a response time of under 60 seconds, their clearance rate by arrest for shoplifting increased by over 70%, and crime rates decreased across every major category.

Brookhaven Police Department