Axon launches first connected app for law enforcement that livestreams drone video directly into Axon Evidence
Axon today announced a new drone piloting and livestreaming application that allows law enforcement to livestream critical data directly into Axon's digital evidence management solution, Axon Evidence (Evidence.com). The Escondido Police Department in California was the first to use the application. The first-of-its kind Axon Air app allows law enforcement to stream drone footage to command staff and into Axon Evidence in near real-time. The data is protected by the same rigorous data management system and chain of custody protocols that law enforcement agencies trust for body-worn, in-car and in-room video systems. Axon partnered with a network of agencies to develop the app, which includes customizable piloting controls and settings — about 30 agencies are using it in the field.
"We are excited to have a flight app that streamlines our workflow. From livestreaming in the moment to capturing the Evidence in a secure system, it makes our jobs easier and keeps everything consistent," says Escondido PD's Drone Program Coordinator and Chief Pilot, Sergeant Craig Miller. "Our pilots love the simple interface and the streaming allows us to get widespread awareness on any critical incident — the Axon Air app has been a game-changer."
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