Hands-on consulting for public safety drone programs.
DFPSA works directly with agencies to design, document, and scale UAS programs — from a first drone in a case to defensible, command-integrated public safety aviation. Engagements are scoped, fixed-fee, and built around your mission, authorities, and command structure.
Most agencies start with a Program Readiness Assessment and select follow-on engagements based on the gaps it surfaces. Engagements can be combined or run sequentially.
Program Readiness Assessment
A structured evaluation of your current UAS program across policy, training, operations, command integration, and public trust.
Deliverables
12-dimension program scorecard
Gap analysis with prioritized recommendations
Phased 12-month rollout plan
Executive briefing for command staff
Typical timeline4–6 weeks
SOP & Policy Development
Defensible, agency-specific standard operating procedures and public-facing policy built around your mission set and legal authorities.
Deliverables
Custom SOP aligned to Part 107 and agency authorities
Use-of-force, evidence, and data retention policy
Public-facing UAS policy and prohibited-use language
Annual review cadence and version control plan
Typical timeline6–10 weeks
Risk & Compliance Review
Independent review of your operational risk posture, waiver documentation, and chain-of-custody for drone-captured evidence.
Deliverables
Operational risk decision matrices
Waiver packet review and gap remediation
Evidence handling and chain-of-custody workflow
FAA submission cover letter and supporting docs
Typical timeline4–8 weeks
DFR Program Design
End-to-end Drone as First Responder rollout planning, from site selection and ConOps through dispatch integration and public engagement.
Deliverables
Site selection and coverage modeling
DFR Concept of Operations
Dispatch and CAD integration plan
Community engagement and transparency framework
Typical timeline8–14 weeks
BVLOS Readiness Engagement
Preparation for Part 107.31 / 107.51 BVLOS operations — documentation, ConOps, and submission strategy.
Deliverables
BVLOS readiness gap analysis
ConOps and supporting safety case
Waiver packet drafting and submission support
Operational pilot training plan
Typical timeline12–20 weeks
ATAK / Situational Awareness Integration
Stand up TAK/ATAK-enabled workflows that connect drone teams, field units, command staff, and mutual-aid partners.
Deliverables
TAK server architecture and deployment plan
Drone-to-TAK workflow integration
Public safety map layer package
Regional mutual-aid coordination plan
Typical timeline6–12 weeks
Pilot & Command Training
Tailored training for pilots, program managers, and incident commanders — built around your aircraft, missions, and command structure.
Deliverables
Pilot proficiency curriculum
Incident commander UAS familiarization
Mission briefing and after-action protocols
Recurrent training and records framework
Typical timeline4–8 weeks
Procurement & Grant Support
Vendor-neutral procurement guidance and grant application support for new and expanding programs.
Deliverables
Equipment planning matrix matched to missions
RFP language and evaluation criteria
Grant application narrative and budget
City council briefing and budget justification
Typical timeline3–6 weeks
Council & Community Engagement
Briefings, presentations, and policy support for city council adoption, public hearings, and ongoing community accountability.
Deliverables
City council briefing deck and talking points
Public meeting Q&A preparation
Annual public transparency report template
Media and public records response framework
Typical timeline3–6 weeks
How we work
A predictable engagement process.
Step 01
Discovery Call
A no-cost 45-minute call to scope your agency's needs, current state, and timeline.
Step 02
Scoping Proposal
A written engagement proposal with deliverables, timeline, and fixed-fee pricing.
Step 03
Engagement
Structured weekly working sessions with your program lead and command staff.
Step 04
Handoff
Final deliverables, an executive briefing, and a 90-day post-engagement check-in.
How we engage
Independent. Fixed-fee. Public-safety only.
Vendor-neutral — we never accept commissions or referral fees from drone manufacturers, software vendors, or service providers.
Fixed-fee engagements with clearly defined deliverables. No open-ended retainers.
Built for public safety agencies — police, fire, EMS, emergency management, search and rescue, and regional task forces.
All work product is yours. Templates and policy documents are delivered without licensing restrictions.
Get started
Start with a 45-minute discovery call.
We'll review your current program, the outcomes you need, and whether an engagement is the right fit. No cost, no commitment.