SiFly’s Logan Jones to Unveil Drone First Responder 3.0 Vision in Exclusive Public Safety Briefing

Public safety agencies grappling with response times and operational costs may soon have a transformative solution: autonomous drones performing persistent airborne duties once reserved for helicopters. On August 5, 2025, Logan Jones, Chief Business Officer of Silicon Valley startup SiFly, will detail a breakthrough in rotorcraft technology during Public Safety Drone Review—a session poised to redefine emergency response strategies nationwide.

Revolutionizing Emergency Response: The Drone First Responder 3.0 Framework

Jones will introduce SiFly’s “DFR 3.0” model, shifting from single drones in fixed docks to coordinated fleets operating in continuous shifts. Unlike traditional multirotor drones limited by battery life and range, SiFly’s Q12 platform achieves rotorcraft-grade endurance:

• 3 hours of forward flight with a 90-mile operational radius
• 2 hours of hover capability while carrying 10-pound payloads (thermal cameras, medical supplies, or communication relays)
• Autonomous BVLOS operations eliminating the need for ground-based docking stations

“Imagine drones providing aerial oversight throughout an entire police shift—no charging breaks, no infrastructure limitations,” explains Charles Werner, Director of DRONERESPONDERS and co-host of the August 5 briefing.

Engineering the Impossible: Helicopter Capabilities at Drone Economics

SiFly’s patented rotor design and battery systems slash operational costs by 90% compared to manned helicopters while matching critical capabilities. Jones, a Boeing HorizonX veteran, emphasizes this isn’t incremental improvement but a reimagining of public safety aviation:

“We’ve broken the endurance barrier that forced agencies to choose between coverage and cost. The Q12 delivers persistent air support for under $100/hour—impossible with traditional aviation.”

The technology’s quiet operation and payload flexibility already support real-world applications:

• Search and rescue: Infrared scans of 50+ square miles per flight
• Disaster assessment: Real-time mapping of wildfire/flood zones
• Traffic management: Overwatch for major incidents without risking officer safety

How to Access the Groundbreaking Briefing

Public safety leaders, policymakers, and drone operators can join the live session:

• Date: August 5, 2025 | Time: 3:00 PM EST
• Platform: Zoom (free registration via DRONELIFE)
• Hosts: Werner, Timothy Martin (UAS Training Director, The Regional Training Center), and Miriam McNabb (DRONELIFE Editor-in-Chief)

This briefing isn’t theoretical—it’s a roadmap to deployable technology redefining emergency response economics and effectiveness. With lives and budgets on the line, public safety agencies can’t afford to miss SiFly’s vision for drone-first emergency ecosystems. Register now to future-proof your operations.

Must Know

Q: What distinguishes “DFR 3.0” from current drone-first responder programs?
A: DFR 3.0 eliminates fixed docking stations, enabling fleets of drones to operate in coordinated shifts across entire jurisdictions—like airborne patrol units—without human pilots.

Q: How does SiFly’s Q12 achieve 3-hour flight times?
A: Patented rotor aerodynamics, lightweight composites, and distributed battery systems reduce energy consumption while maintaining payload capacity equivalent to industrial drones.

Q: What public safety applications benefit most from long-endurance drones?
A: Large-scale searches, disaster zone monitoring, traffic incident management, and persistent surveillance during critical incidents where manned aviation is cost-prohibitive.

Q: Will these drones require new FAA regulations?
A: SiFly designs for existing BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) waiver frameworks, though agency-wide deployments may need updated operational guidelines.