Turn drone operations into command-level awareness
DFPSA helps public safety agencies plan, deploy, and operate TAK/ATAK-enabled situational awareness — connecting drone teams, field units, incident commanders, and mutual-aid partners through a shared common operating picture.
The situational awareness platform trusted by U.S. military, federal, and public safety agencies.
TAK (Team Awareness Kit) is an open-source geospatial platform originally developed by the U.S. Air Force Research Lab. It provides real-time mapping, cursor-on-target (CoT) messaging, video distribution, and team tracking across Android (ATAK), Windows (WinTAK), and web (WebTAK) clients.
DFPSA provides vendor-neutral implementation services to help public safety agencies deploy and operate TAK for drone operations, incident command, and regional coordination.
One picture. Every unit. Every feed. Every layer.
TAK gives every operator — from the drone pilot to the incident commander — the same real-time view of the operational environment.
- IC-1Incident Commander
- UAS-01Air Ops — Thermal
- UAS-02Air Ops — Visual
- E-14Engine Company
- L-7Ladder Company
- R-3Rescue
- EMS-4Medical
- BC-2Battalion Chief
Illustrative mockup. Not a screenshot of government software. ATAK and TAK are trademarks of their respective owners.
Four ways to deploy. One common picture.
On-Premise
Agency-owned server in your data center or server room. Full control, no external dependencies. Best for agencies with IT staff.
Cloud-Hosted
TAK Server on AWS GovCloud, Azure Gov, or DFPSA managed infrastructure. Scalable, HA, and accessible from anywhere.
Tactical Portable
Field-deployable server in a Pelican case with LTE/satellite backhaul. Deploy in minutes at any incident scene.
Federated Multi-Agency
Multiple TAK servers connected via federation. Each agency maintains autonomy while sharing a common picture during mutual aid.
Eight service tracks. End-to-end implementation.
Every engagement starts with a readiness assessment and ends with a trained team, documented architecture, and operational SOPs.
TAK / ATAK Readiness Assessment
Evaluate your agency's operational workflows, connectivity, user roles, device ecosystem, and mapping needs. Delivered as a scored readiness report with a prioritized implementation roadmap.
- Readiness score card
- Gap analysis
- Implementation roadmap
- Budget estimate
TAK Server Deployment
Deploy and configure TAK Server (FreeTAKServer, TAK Server official, or cloud-hosted) with certificate management, user groups, data packages, and federation for multi-agency operations.
- Server architecture doc
- Certificate PKI
- User provisioning
- Admin training
Drone-to-TAK Integration
Build live drone telemetry and video feeds into the TAK common operating picture. Support for DJI, Skydio, Autel, and BRINC platforms via multicast, RTSP, and CoT messaging.
- Platform integration config
- Video feed routing
- CoT message templates
- Field test report
Map Layer Development
Build custom geospatial data packages: jurisdiction boundaries, fire districts, police beats, critical infrastructure, schools, hospitals, evacuation zones, DFR coverage areas, and repeater sites.
- Custom .dpk packages
- GeoTIFF overlays
- KML/KMZ files
- Update schedule
Live Video Distribution
Route drone and body camera video into TAK and command dashboards. Support RTSP, WebRTC, and HLS protocols with latency optimization for tactical operations.
- Video architecture
- Encoder config
- Latency benchmarks
- Failover plan
TAK Training Programs
Role-based training for drone pilots, field operators, incident commanders, EOC staff, and server administrators. Classroom, field exercise, and remote delivery options.
- Curriculum by role
- Hands-on exercises
- Quick-start cards
- Cert records
Regional Mutual-Aid Architecture
Design shared TAK networks for multi-agency response: server federation, channel plans, authentication, inter-county connectivity, and major incident activation protocols.
- Federation topology
- Channel plan
- Activation SOP
- Cost-share model
Tactical Kit Design
Design field-deployable TAK kits: rugged Android devices, portable servers, LTE/5G/satellite routers, battery systems, video encoders, and quick-start documentation for rapid deployment.
- Kit BOM
- Deployment guide
- Pelican case layout
- Field test report
We integrate with the platforms your agency uses.
All product and company names are trademarks of their respective holders. DFPSA is vendor-neutral and not affiliated with any platform listed above.
Transparent, procurement-friendly ranges.
Final scope and pricing delivered in writing. Engagement size depends on agency scale, server architecture, mutual-aid scope, and cohort size.
Ready to connect your drone team to command?
Start with a readiness assessment or scope a full TAK-enabled program build with a DFPSA implementation lead.
DFPSA is a vendor-neutral public safety implementation partner. ATAK, WinTAK, WebTAK, iTAK, and TAK are trademarks or projects of their respective owners/developers. DFPSA is not the developer, owner, or official government provider of TAK software. All implementation services are independent and advisory.