SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (Nasdaq:
AAXN), the global leader in connected public safety technologies,
today announced a new drone piloting and livestreaming application
that allows law enforcement to livestream critical data directly
into Axon's digital evidence management solution, Axon Evidence
(Evidence.com). The Escondido
Police Department in California
was the first to use the application.
The first-of-its kind Axon Air app allows law enforcement to
stream drone footage to command staff and into Axon Evidence in
near real-time. The data is protected by the same rigorous data
management system and chain of custody protocols that law
enforcement agencies trust for body-worn, in-car and in-room video
systems. Axon partnered with a network of agencies to develop the
app, which includes customizable piloting controls and settings —
about 30 agencies are using it in the field.
"We are excited to have a flight app that streamlines our
workflow. From livestreaming in the moment to capturing the
Evidence in a secure system, it makes our jobs easier and keeps
everything consistent," says Escondido PD's Drone Program
Coordinator and Chief Pilot, Sergeant Craig
Miller. "Our pilots love the simple interface and the
streaming allows us to get widespread awareness on any critical
incident — the Axon Air app has been a game-changer."
Drone technology is an important tool for Escondido Police in keeping its community safe
— used in standard patrol activities, overseeing SWAT operations
from above, aiding in missing people searches, gaining critical
insights into traffic scenes, and used in city planning
efforts.
"Drone technology is very valuable to public safety, but law
enforcement officers have specific end-to-end needs that Axon is
committed to serving," says Axon CEO and founder, Rick Smith. "We will continue to partner with
departments such as Escondido to
deliver advanced situational awareness technology, automated pilot
and flight records, advancements in scene reconstruction and more.
Our goal is to make drone use easy and seamless, so agencies can
take advantage of all the benefits of a drone program."
Axon Air is Axon's suite of software solutions for unmanned
aircraft use in public safety. By leveraging the Axon Evidence
platform, Axon Air gives public safety agencies another tool to
improve officer and community safety. Integration with Axon Aware
brings livestreaming and situational awareness beyond the body
camera and into the sky. Through a strategic partnership with DJI —
the global leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology
— Axon Air software is tailored specifically to public safety use
cases. The new piloting and livestreaming features of the Axon Air
application are compatible with the Mavic 2 Enterprise and Matrice
200 series drones and accessories. Agencies can use their existing
DJI drones or purchase them directly through Axon.
For more information on Axon Air visit:
https://www.axon.com/products/axon-air or contact
Axonair@axon.com.
About Axon
Axon is a network of devices, apps and people that helps public
safety personnel become smarter and safer. With a mission of
protecting life, our technologies give customers the confidence,
focus and time they need to keep their communities safe. Our
products impact every aspect of a public safety officer's
day-to-day experience.
We work hard for those who put themselves in harm's way for all
of us. To date, there are more than 428,600 software seats booked
on the Axon network around the world and more than 225,000 lives
and countless dollars have been saved with the Axon network of
devices, apps and people. Learn more at www.axon.com or by calling
(800) 978-2737.
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