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Flock Safety and the Future of DFR Technology, on the Drone Radio Show

June 25, 2025 by Miriam McNabb 1 Comment

Don’t miss Flock Safety on the Drone Radio Show!  Brett Kanda, Director of DFR Program Sales shares insights on the company’s innovative Drone as First Responder program and how this cutting-edge technology is helping local law enforcement agencies enhance public safety and fight crime more effectively.

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Brett Kanda is Director of Drone as First Responder Sales at Flock Safety.  Flock Safety is a leading safety technology platform that helps communities thrive by taking a proactive approach to crime prevention and public security. Flock’s end-to-end suite of hardware and software connects cities, law enforcement agencies, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods into a nationwide public-private safety network. Today, Flock is trusted by over 5,000 communities, 4,500 law enforcement agencies, and 1,000 businesses to deliver real-time intelligence—while maintaining the highest standards of privacy, data integrity, and responsible innovation.
At Flock, Brett leads the DFR Specialist team, focusing on reducing emergency response times and improving community safety. Before Flock acquired Aerodome, Brett was the company’s first employee and served as Senior Vice President of Business Development, where he spearheaded go-to-market efforts for their NextGen DFR platform.
With more than a decade of experience in the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry, Brett has deep expertise in UAS technology, regulatory frameworks, and market strategy. His previous roles include key positions at BRINC, FLIR Systems, and the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems, where he helped grow drone businesses and expand their customer reach. He also co-founded two drone startups focused on delivering actionable insights through UAS technology.
Before entering the drone industry, Brett was a professional golfer and a collegiate standout at UNLV, where he was a two-time Academic All-American and team captain.
In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Brett shares insights on Flock Safety’s innovative Drone as First Responder program and how this cutting-edge technology is helping local law enforcement agencies enhance public safety and fight crime more effectively.
Missed a recent episode? Catch up here:
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  • Countering the Rise of Drone Enabled Crime on this episode of the Drone Radio Show!
  • Racing Into the Future: How Abu Dhabi Is Accelerating Autonomous Innovation on the Drone Radio Show!

 

Miriam McNabb

Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional drone services marketplace, and a fascinated observer of the emerging drone industry and the regulatory environment for drones. Miriam has penned over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space and is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry.  Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing for new technologies.
For drone industry consulting or writing, Email Miriam.

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  1. James says

    June 30, 2025 at 7:21 am

    The average emergency response time in the U.S. is 7–14 minutes, but drones used as first responders can cut that down to under 3 minutes. By providing real-time aerial views before human responders arrive, drones are transforming emergency response into a faster, smarter, and more proactive system, potentially saving more lives when every second counts.

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