Skydio Drones for Public Safety Fritz Reber

Fritz Reber is a well respected figure in public safety – and in the drone industry.  Reber served at Chula Vista Police Department for 27 years, retiring as UAS commander from the department that led the way in the use of drones for public safety.  Reber was a primary mover in the concept of drones as first responder: an application that serves both officers and communities.

Now, as Skydio’s Head of Public Safety Integration, Reber says he is helping to meet his goals of getting as many drones as possible into the hands of public safety officers. “I knew some of the pain points that needed to be solved for drones as first responder programs – and I wanted to be part of developing a turnkey solution,” he says.

As a seasoned law enforcement veteran, Reber understands exactly what a…