Public Safety: Drones for crash and
crime scene documentation

Capture accurate scene data. Fast.

Documenting and clearing crash and crime scenes is a time-consuming and complex task. Intelligent drones make the process more efficient and accurate, while delivering the datasets needed to create courtroom deliverables.

Clear scenes faster without compromising critical data.

Thanks to advancements in our drone technology — from AI-enabled obstacle avoidance to high resolution visual and radiometric cameras to NightSense zero-light autonomy, Skydio offers a more intelligent approach to crash and crime scene documentation. You can now capture more measurable data (not just point-by-point) quickly with a Skydio drone. Much faster than is possible with traditional methods. And you can do so while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of your courtroom deliverable quality data.

75% faster than terrestrial laser scanners and total stations.

“The highway safety team loves it. It cleans up the roadway so much faster.”

Lieutenant, State Highway Patrol

See how Skydio captures accurate scene data.

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Ensure you have evidence-quality data to meet court requirements.

Create accurate 2D diagrams with
orthomosaic images.

Generate accurate 3D point clouds
with Skydio 3D Scan software.

Store all captured data on secure systems trusted by the U.S. DoD.

Document a scene quickly with high-quality detailed image capture.

Capture a scene quickly and accurately with Skydio drones — much faster than with hand measurements or laser scanners — providing a unique aerial perspective of a crash or crime scene. Armed with aerial images, investigators can provide a comprehensive understanding of the scene and spatial relationships. High-fidelity drone images deliver the foundation for accurate 2D diagrams or 3D point clouds for additional reconstruction and forensic analysis. These images also enable visually compelling courtroom-ready materials.

Use 3D Scan to capture photographs used to create a 3D scene reconstruction.

Take the “guesswork” out of flight when you capture the scene with a Skydio drone + 3D Scan software. This advanced application removes the need to determine overlap, angles of photos, superfluous background imagery, etc. by providing thousands (or millions, depending on scene complexity) of reliable data points that can be used in accident reconstruction and forensic analysis with your choice of modeling software. Our Onboard Modeling capability provides a visual check onsite, so you can be confident you've captured all critical data before a scene is cleared.

What used to take hours of painstaking work is now nearly automatic.

Designed for simplicity, Skydio drones are easy to use, even for complex tasks in challenging environments like crash and crime scene data capture. Advanced technologies like autonomous flight and intuitive controls ensure accurate and efficient data capture can be accomplished by anyone, with minimal training.