29 August 2024, RocketDNA Ltd (ASX:RKT) (RocketDNA or the Company), a technology service company that leverages AI and Autonomous Drones to provide mission-critical services for enterprise customers, is pleased to announce that it has been selected, via a public tender process, to supply the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) with drone-in-a-box systems for the development of their Drone as First Responder (DFR) program.
As part of the program, drone-in-a-box systems will be strategically positioned across the State, ready for rapid deployment in a wide range of law enforcement tasks, including emergency response, surveillance, and search and rescue operations. The program will position WAPOL as a leader in adopting modern technology to enhance its operational capabilities, providing real-time intelligence that supports better decision-making on the ground for its front-line workforce.
The Western Australia Police Force has already begun trialling Drone in a Box technology to improve safety and enhance intelligence gathering for officers responding to emergencies, with an Australian-first trial underway at Yanchep Police Station. [Link to Western Australia Police Force release: Nation-leading law enforcement drone trial underway in Perth]
RocketDNA’s role in this program further solidifies its presence in the rapidly growing drone technology sector. Its advanced systems will be pivotal in expanding WA Police’s capabilities, allowing for rapid response to emergencies, improving situational awareness, and enabling safer law enforcement operations across the state’s vast territory. This program reflects the success of similar international programs and represents a significant step forward for autonomous drone operations in Australia.
RocketDNA’s advanced systems, designed for high endurance and resilience in extreme weather conditions, will be pivotal in the execution of airborne law enforcement tasks that range from surveillance and search and rescue operations to monitoring of large public gatherings and crime prevention.
RocketDNA’s involvement in the DFR program is more than just an initial contract—it is a gateway to long-term engagement with WA Police and, potentially, other government authorities across Australia and beyond. While there is no guaranteed minimum order or ongoing commitment at this stage, this engagement as a preferred supplier allows RocketDNA to collaborate with WA Police in a real-world operational setting. The Company is eager to demonstrate its full suite of capabilities and build a comprehensive partnership that supports the future rollout of the DFR program
Commenting on the successful tender, RocketDNA Managing Director, Christopher Clark said:
“We are honoured to be selected by the Western Australian Police Force to support their DFR program.
This opportunity opens an entire new vertical for the Company, incorporating our BVLOS and Remote Operations experience, to assist the WA Police in responding quickly and effectively to a wide range of law enforcement tasks across the state, reinforcing public safety initiatives, improving emergency responses times and assisting in better allocation of resources within WAPOL.”
Terms of Award
This award allows RocketDNA to collaborate with WAPOL in shaping the future of DFR within Western Australia. The Company has noted the results of the public tender process on the WA Tenders platform and will update the market as the opportunity develops.
Link to ASX release: RocketDNA selected to supply WA Police’s Drone Program
Key Facts:
RocketDNA Ltd selected by the Western Australian Police Force to supply and deliver xBot® drones and associated systems for a 3-year period
The program aims to enhance airborne law enforcement capabilities across the largest State Police jurisdiction in the world, leveraging Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations
RocketDNA's xBot® drone systems will play a pivotal role in supporting critical law enforcement and public safety operations throughout Western Australia
About us:
RocketDNA Ltd (ASX: RKT) is an ASX-listed multi-national drone-based data service and technology solutions provider for the mining, agricultural and engineering industries.
Services are aerial surveying and mapping, security and surveillance, and blast monitoring and fragment analysis through a fully-outsourced service with AI and fast data turnaround that allows enterprise customers to focus on operations on the ground while RocketDNA takes care of everything in the air.
Revenues are generated through multi-year recurring revenue contracts and short projects which also have the potential to be recurring. Key customer contracts include with tier 1 and tier 2 miners, South32, Newmont Mining, Red 5 and Seriti Coal.
RocketDNA’s operations are focused on Australia and Africa with regional offices in Perth, Johannesburg & Accra.
Contact details:
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Christopher Clark Managing Director & CEO contact@rocketdna.com +61 (0)8 6245 9194 |
Mark Flynn Investor Relations investors@rocketdna.com +61 (0) 416 068 733
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