Aerodome

Aerodome is a technology company that specializes in Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) solutions. Its flagship product is a fully automated and remote air support operating system designed to equip public safety agencies with advanced 24/7 DFR capabilities. The system determines if a 911 call warrants a drone response and automatically dispatches a drone from the nearest docking station to the location in under three minutes.

The drones are equipped with optical zoom, thermal imaging, night vision, and augmented reality capabilities, allowing pilots to provide real-time video and intelligence to first responders on the ground. This enables more informed decision-making and safer outcomes for all parties involved. Aerodome's system integrates ground-based radar, radio frequency sensors, ADS-B, and remote ID data, enabling drone pilots to fly beyond visual line of sight without the need for visual observers.

Aerodome's technology acts as a force multiplier, reducing the need for patrol officers to respond to calls by 15% while achieving an 80% faster response time compared to traditional methods. The drones can be operated remotely by a single pilot overseeing multiple aircraft simultaneously. Aerodome partners with hardware providers and offers a comprehensive, hardware-agnostic solution, including drones, software, and services, through a subscription-based pricing model.

In its first year of operations, Aerodome secured contracts with multiple police departments across the US, nearly doubling its earnings projections for Q1 2024. The company also formed an exclusive partnership with Hextronics to provide a purpose-built drone dock with automated battery-changing, HVAC, and remote operational capabilities.