Flock Safety unveils Alpha, a U.S.-built drone as first responder system

ATLANTA — Flock Safety has announced Flock Alpha, the company’s first-ever American-made, NDAA-compliant drone system that’s built to set a new standard in the Drone as First Responder (DFR) industry. 

Alpha is purpose-built for emergency situations and public safety, combining rapid response capabilities with extended flight endurance and advanced cameras capable of reading a vehicle license plate from 2,000 feet away. Able to reach up to 60 MPH speeds, Alpha is the fastest drone built for DFR operations. It boasts the longest flight time of any DFR quadcopter drone, and can be ready to fly again in less than 90 seconds with its dual battery-swapping and contact-charging dock. Equipped with 4 cellular modems, Alpha provides extended range and reliable coverage across an agency’s jurisdiction.

"Alpha has been designed from the ground up based on direct feedback from our public safety customers,” said Garrett Langley, CEO of Flock Safety. "This is a revolutionary product built by a team who considers each feature in the context of emergency response, crime-solving, and saving lives. We’re confident that Alpha will quickly emerge as the leader in the pack of DFR offerings on the market."

Flock Alpha is fully integrated with the existing Flock DFR system, which is already helping dozens of agencies across the country solve crime and keep officers and the community safe. Flock DFR is also integrated with other Flock products, including License Plate Readers (LPRs), audio detection that can alert on gunshots, vehicle crashes, and more, and FlockOS, the company’s Real-Time Policing platform.

Alpha is available through Flock Safety’s Early Access Program now and will be delivered to Early Access customers before the end of the year.