Case Study: Oklahoma City Police and Fire Departments save a train strike victim with Skydio DFR

Oklahoma City Police Department saves train strike victim with Skydio DFR in 29 seconds

The Oklahoma City Police and Fire Departments faced a critical challenge when a train conductor reported a possible strike but could not provide a location of the victim. With limited access points along the rail line, a rapid ground search was not feasible, creating a life-threatening delay for a potentially critically injured person. They utilized a Skydio drone as part of their Drone as First Responder (DFR) program to address this emergency.

Skydio's solution enabled the fire department to launch a drone to quickly search the rail line from the air. The Skydio drone successfully located the victim and confirmed critical injuries, allowing ground units to proceed directly to the exact location without a time-consuming search. This immediate response led to the victim receiving treatment almost instantly; the man survived after being transported to the hospital.

Oklahoma City Police Department