How to Get City Officials Aligned for Your Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program

Synopsis

Discover how San Mateo, CA turned Drone as First Responder (DFR) from concept to reality. In this fireside chat, Phil Gonshak (Skydio, former Chief of Police and County Manager) sits down with San Mateo City Manager Alex Khojikian to unpack how the city built trust with council, aligned police and civic leaders, and secured community support for a cutting-edge DFR program. From slashing response times to addressing privacy and funding concerns head-on, this session delivers real-world strategies any city can adapt.