Calgary Police Service begins Drone as First Responder trial
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We are launching a 90-day Drone as First Responder (DFR) trial to evaluate how remotely piloted drones can support emergency response and public safety. The trial will assess the effectiveness of drones in improving situational awareness, supporting operational decision-making and enhancing public and officer safety. Beginning Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, two Skydio X10 drones will be deployed to select incidents in northeast and southeast Calgary. The drones will provide responding members with real-time aerial information to help them better understand unfolding incidents and determine the most appropriate response. “The Drone as First Responder model has been successfully implemented by other police agencies and has shown potential to enhance emergency response,” says Supt. Jodi Gach of the Calgary Police Service Operational Support Division. “This trial will help us determine how the technology can support public safety in Calgary by providing responding officers with valuable i
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