If your agency is evaluating Drone as First Responder (DFR), this session shows you what a turnkey Canadian DFR program looks like from the inside and why the platform decision matters as much as the aircraft decision.
The Versaterm DroneSense team will cover how Canadian agencies are deploying DFR today and the five capabilities that separate programs that launch and scale from those that stall.
What The Session Covers:
- Versaterm CAD-native dispatch integration — launches drone response directly from existing workflows with no new systems required
- Hardware agnostic operations — fly DJI, Parrot ANAFI UKR and others without being locked into a single manufacturer
- Canadian data and control — built around Canadian public safety requirements
- Faster response — eyes on scene in seconds, with information responders need before they arrive
- Multi-agency coordination — share video with partner agencies during joint operations
Versaterm DroneSense is the only DFR platform built for Canadian public safety that delivers all five. Trusted across 1,400+ agencies and priced to give Canadian agencies a clear advantage over US alternatives.
Meet the Speaker
Ryan Bracken
Head of Product and Security, Versaterm DroneSense
Ryan leads the strategic vision and product development for the company’s integrated public safety drone platform. He brings a unique blend of operational insight and technical expertise shaped by nearly twelve years as an FBI Special Agent specializing in counterterrorism, cyber and aviation operations.
Prior to his time at the FBI, Bracken served as an Aerospace Engineer for the U.S. Air Force. He holds BS and MS degrees in Aeronautical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and maintains FAA Commercial/Instrument and Part 107 Remote Pilot certificates, along with multiple cybersecurity certifications from SANS and (ISC)².
Amanda Markham | MCJ, PMP
Innovation & Operations | Office of the Chief, Phoenix Police Department (AZ)
Amanda Markham is an innovative, purpose-driven leader with a strong background in law enforcement and government administration. Known for her strategic insights and authentic communication, she brings a forward-thinking lens to public service, specializing in modern, data-informed approaches to public safety. Amanda is passionate about building ethical, tech-enabled solutions that address complex challenges and improve community outcomes.
Amanda Markham | MCJ, PMP
Innovation & Operations | Office of the Chief, Phoenix Police Department (AZ)
Amanda Markham is an innovative, purpose-driven leader with a strong background in law enforcement and government administration. Known for her strategic insights and authentic communication, she brings a forward-thinking lens to public service, specializing in modern, data-informed approaches to public safety. Amanda is passionate about building ethical, tech-enabled solutions that address complex challenges and improve community outcomes.
Amanda Markham | MCJ, PMP
Innovation & Operations | Office of the Chief, Phoenix Police Department (AZ)
Amanda Markham is an innovative, purpose-driven leader with a strong background in law enforcement and government administration. Known for her strategic insights and authentic communication, she brings a forward-thinking lens to public service, specializing in modern, data-informed approaches to public safety. Amanda is passionate about building ethical, tech-enabled solutions that address complex challenges and improve community outcomes.
