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Seconds matter! 5G as a key enabler for Drones as a First Responder (DFR)
Drones are becoming an essential tool across the Public Safety community globally, delivering rapid situational awareness, improving responder safety, and enabling more informed incident management. To move from limited deployments to routine, scalable operations, public safety agencies must be able to operate drones safely beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), supported by trusted and resilient communications.
This session examines the role of mission-critical 5G as the key enabler for assured DFR operations. Secure, prioritised 5G connectivity supports real-time video, command and control, and integration with existing public safety communications, while addressing regulatory requirements and public trust. Drawing on real-world deployments with front-line public safety agencies and engagement with global regulators and standards bodies, the presentation will share practical lessons for adopting DFR at scale.
Positioning DFR as a foundation for future aerial public safety capabilities, the session will also highlight how today’s connectivity decisions prepare organisations for the next phase of emergency response, aligning with BAPCO’s mission to advance interoperable, resilient public safety communications