Bring Drones to the Front Line of Emergency Response

WayPoint UAV helps police and municipalities design, launch, and scale Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs — fast, compliant, and built for community trust.

< 70 secs

Target launch-to-eyes response (grid dependent)

690 +

agencies nationwide already run DFR models

30 %

fewer unnecessary dispatches in early-stage programs

What is DFR?

Drone as First Responder (DFR) is the next step in public safety.

Why it matters:

Drones can arrive in under 2 minutes — often before ground units
Supervisors see the scene immediately, not minutes later.
Officers are sent only when needed, keeping them safer and reducing risk.
Agencies save time, budget, and resources while improving community outcomes.

Why Agencies Choose WayPoint

Most DFR vendors push hardware. WayPoint delivers programs.
We handle every piece chiefs, city managers, and attorneys care about:

Program Design

Clear goals, rollout plan, and ROI case

Regulatory Support

COA, BVLOS, Remote Ops waivers.

Vendor-Neutral Guidance

Docks, aircraft, comms, software.

Policy & Privacy

DOJ-aligned retention schedules, FOIA readiness, audit trails.

Training & SOPs

Pilots, dispatchers, command staff.

Launch & Scale

On-site help during pilot and first 90 days.

Our Proven Framework: The L.A.U.N.C.H.™ System

Standing up a DFR program isn’t guesswork. WayPoint uses the L.A.U.N.C.H.™ Drone Program Deployment Checklist — a 47-point framework developed from real-world deployments across public safety, utilities, and government

The Six Pillars

L

Lay the Foundation

Define use cases, assign a Program Lead, align stakeholders, and build a 90-day rollout roadmap

A

Assess Risks

Secure waivers (BVLOS, night ops, over people), draft a Safety Management Plan, data privacy policies, and insurance coverage

U

Unlock Resources

Select aircraft, payloads, and software. Set up fleets, spares, batteries, and asset tracking

N

Normalize Workflows

Create SOPs, mission planning templates, pre/post-flight checklists, and secure data workflows

C

Certify Team

Train and credential pilots, dispatchers, and supervisors. Conduct evaluations, track licenses, and maintain readiness

H

Handoff & Scale

Launch a documented pilot, measure KPIs, debrief, and prepare for citywide expansion

Outcome: Every program is compliant, risk-aware, and ready to scale. Chiefs know nothing has been left to chance.

Key Benefits for Your Agency

Faster Response

Launch-to-eyes in under 2 minutes

Officer Safety

Clear calls without unnecessary dispatches (up to 25% of calls)

Situational Awareness

Supervisors and RTCCs see the scene in real time

Budget Impact

Fewer false alarms, reduced wasted dispatches, and more efficient staffing

Community Trust

Policies, transparency, and privacy controls built from day one.

Proof from the Field

Chula Vista PD

Drones arrived in under 2.5 minutes on over 4,000 calls, preventing unnecessary officer dispatches more than 1,000 times.

Agencies using Skyfire’s model cut false alarms by 50% and reduced low-priority dispatches by 40%

Drones arrived in under 2.5 minutes on over 4,000 calls, preventing unnecessary officer dispatches more than 1,000 times.

Paladin clients average a 90-second response time, with 670+ emergency calls supported per client.

BRINC systems report drones clearing 25% of calls without ground unit dispatch.

WayPoint adapts these proven practices for your city.

Our Process (Built on L.A.U.N.C.H.™)

Risk, Policy & Community

We know chiefs, unions, and councils ask tough questions. That’s why we build in governance from day one:

Retention & FOIA

Clear timelines for video retention, redaction, and requests.

Privacy Controls

Access logs, mission-only launches, no blanket surveillance.

Legal & Insurance

Waivers, contracts, liability, and cyber/data protection reviewed.

Community Engagement

Town hall templates, press kits, public dashboard options.

Safety & Uptime

Weather thresholds, redundancy, lost-link drills, night ops training.