Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program

The City of Hayward is seeking a comprehensive Drone as First Responder (DFR) solution to enhance emergency response, improve situational awareness, increase officer safety, and support more effective deployment of public safety resources. The solution should include eight unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), consisting of six dock-based aircraft and two patrol-deployed aircraft, as well as software, licensing, implementation services, training, maintenance, and support. The City is looking for a reliable, scalable, and forward-looking DFR solution that delivers rapid aerial response capabilities and supports law enforcement operations through real-time intelligence and enhanced operational awareness. • The proposed solution should support integration with existing and future public safety technologies through open, industry-standard interfaces and vendor-agnostic integration capabilities. • The City encourages innovative solutions that emphasize operational reliability, ease of use, cybersecurity, interoperability, and long-term sustainability. • The selected vendor will be expected to partner with the City throughout implementation and ongoing operations to ensure a reliable, secure, scalable, and sustainable DFR program.