The Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) has selected RocketDNA to supply drone-in-a-box systems as part of their Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. The award, secured via a public tender process, allows RocketDNA to collaborate with WAPOL to shape the future of DFR within Western Australia.
Under the program, drone-in-a-box systems will be strategically positioned across the state, ready for deployment in various law enforcement tasks, including emergency response, surveillance, and search and rescue operations. The program will position WAPOL as a leader in adopting modern technology to improve its operational capabilities, providing real-time intelligence that supports better decision-making on the ground for its front-line workforce. WAPOL has already begun trialling Drone in a Box technology, with a trial underway at Yanchep Police Station.
RocketDNA says its involvement in the DFR program is a gateway to long-term engagement with WA Police and, potentially, other government authorities across Australia and elsewhere. While there is no guaranteed minimum order or ongoing commitment at this stage, this engagement as a preferred supplier allows RocketDNA to collaborate with WA Police in a real-world operational setting.
RocketDNA’s advanced systems, designed for high endurance and resilience in extreme weather conditions, will be pivotal in the execution of airborne law enforcement tasks that range from surveillance and search and rescue operations to monitoring of large public gatherings and crime prevention. The company is eager to demonstrate its full suite of capabilities and build a comprehensive partnership that supports the future rollout of the DFR program.
“We are honoured to be selected by the Western Australian Police Force to support their DFR program,” said RocketDNA managing Director Christopher Clark. “This opportunity opens an entire new vertical for the Company, incorporating our BVLOS and Remote Operations experience to assist the WA Police in responding quickly and effectively to a wide range of law enforcement tasks across the state, reinforcing public safety initiatives, improving emergency responses times and assisting in better allocation of resources within WAPOL.”
