Drones as First Responders

The Minnetonka Police Department expanded its current drone program to Minnesota’s first Drones as First Responder (DFR) program, a cutting-edge initiative that uses unmanned aerial systems to respond to emergency calls and assist public safety efforts in real time.

This program places the Minnetonka Police Department at the forefront of public safety innovation, using technology to enhance response times, reduce safety risks to officers and provide real time situational awareness during rapidly evolving incidents.