5 Ways Fotokite is Revolutionizing Event Security Across the US
How is actively tethered drone technology fundamentally changing event security in the United States? Fotokite's continuous, long-duration flights with thermal and visual capabilities are providing critical real-time situational awareness for everything from crowd management at major festivals to traffic flow at large-scale commencements. Here are five real-world examples of Fotokite's impact:

1. Enhanced Crowd and Traffic Management (Chandler Ostrich Festival)

Fotokite delivered crucial situational awareness for over 250,000 attendees at the annual Chandler Ostrich Festival. Chandler Police and Fire departments effectively utilized livestream and remote control features to monitor crowds and traffic, ensuring public safety.

Benefit: Real-time situational awareness, efficient crowd control, minimal manpower.

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Chandler Ostrich Festival

2. Elevated Situational Awareness at University Events (Old Dominion University – ODU)

Fotokite is redefining safety at large-scale university gatherings. As highlighted in our “From the Air: Using Actively Tethered UAS at Large-Scale University Events” webinar, ODU’s Director of Emergency Management, Jared Hoernig, shared how Fotokite enhances public safety, supporting his team with security, crowd control, and overall situational awareness during major campus events.

Benefit: Real-time situational awareness, efficient crowd control, minimal manpower.

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Fotokite Webinar with ODU's Director of Emergency Management, Jared Hoernig

3. Continuous Crowd Overwatch (Durango’s Annual Snowdown)

Deployed at Durango’s Snowdown, Fotokite provided public safety teams with critical real-time data through 24/7 overwatch, instant deployment, and seamless integration. Durango PD utilized Fotokite’s new Remote Control feature at the Snowdown parade, empowering officers offsite at the command post to take control of the Fotokite system and assist on-the-ground personnel.

Benefit: Real-time situational awareness, efficient crowd control, minimal manpower, Remote Control feature 

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Fotokite's Remote Control Feature at the Snowdown Parade

4. Aerial Support for Graduation Ceremonies (Georgia Tech)

In collaboration with the Georgia Tech Police Department, Fotokite’s real-time aerial support significantly enhanced public safety during high school graduation ceremonies held at Georgia Tech.

Benefit: Real-time situational awareness, efficient crowd control

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5. Optimized Traffic and Parking Monitoring (SCAD Commencement)

The SCAD Public Safety team utilized Fotokite during a demonstration to effectively monitor traffic and parking for over 4,000 graduates attending their commencement at the Savannah Convention Center.

Benefit: Traffic and parking management 

Interest is growing in deploying Fotokite for events across the world, including for the 2026 World Cup across the US, Mexico, and Canada.

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