Drone as First Responder Program

The City of San Diego is gathering information from qualified vendors to develop a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program for its police department. The program must enable rapid deployment of UAVs that provide live video to dispatchers, capture post‑incident footage, and integrate with existing CAD/9‑1‑1 systems across a complex Class B/Class D airspace environment. Vendors are asked to describe capabilities, experience, pricing models, and additional services such as training, maintenance, and regulatory compliance assistance. • Real‑time on‑scene video streaming and post‑incident archival capabilities. • City‑wide scalable UAV deployment, BVLOS‑compliant, with integration into dispatch and 9‑1‑1 systems. • Detailed fee structures, optional packages, discounts, and support services (training, warranty, maintenance, FAA compliance).