CRG Defense’s AeroVox system was recently showcased in Cochise County, AZ, where local law enforcement and federal partners are expanding their use of advanced unmanned systems to strengthen border security and public safety.
AeroVox is a two-way communication payload that gives first responders and tactical teams the ability to communicate clearly and directly from the air. CRG Defense was invited by drone manufacturer Draganfly to participate in a demonstration at the Cochise County Drone Summit. The demonstration highlighted how AeroVox enhances situational awareness for teams operating across large, remote, and often dangerous terrain.
The border region’s vast landscape and rugged desert conditions make rapid detection and response essential. Additionally, lack of cell coverage makes communication difficult. To meet these challenges, the sheriff’s office has been collaborating with Draganfly over the past year on a new line of long-endurance hybrid-electric drones.
For the demonstration, CRG Defense integrated its AeroVox payload onto one of Draganfly’s large, unmanned aircraft systems. By combining a built-in background noise eliminating processor with a high-quality directional microphone and a powerful loudspeaker, AeroVox allows users to deliver instructions, ask questions, and receive real-time responses without landing the aircraft. For units operating in fast-changing or risky environments, that capability can make a critical difference.
AeroVox also offers technical performance tailored to mission needs. The system weighs under two kilograms and integrates with a wide range of drone platforms, supporting operations such as search and rescue, crisis and hostage negotiation, and emergency response. With a speech transmission index of 0.6 or higher and sound pressure levels exceeding 80 decibels at 10 meters, AeroVox provides clarity even in noisy environments or over long distances. These features make the payload a valuable tool for agencies seeking to strengthen communication, improve safety, and expand the operational impact of their unmanned aircraft systems.
Cochise County leadership, government officials, media, and other attendees from as far away as Ireland expressed excitement about the emerging capabilities, citing the potential for both operational impact and lifesaving outcomes.
For more information about AeroVox drone payload options and future collaborations, contact us or see more about CRG Defense’s Aerovox.
About Draganfly:
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8A) is a creator of quality, cutting-edge drone solutions, software, and AI systems that revolutionize the way organizations do business and service their stakeholders. Recognized as being at the forefront of technology for over 25 years, Draganfly is an award-winning industry leader serving the public safety, public health, mining, agriculture, industrial inspections, security, mapping, and surveying markets. Draganfly is a company driven by passion, ingenuity, and the need to provide efficient solutions and first-class services to its customers around the world with the goal of saving time, money, and lives.
About the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office:
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Cochise County, Arizona. Known for its technology‑driven approach, it leads innovative programs for border surveillance, unmanned systems integration and public‑safety readiness.