Make a contribution
Donors & volunteers
Help equip volunteer teams with the tools they need to support Florida communities during disasters.
Support the mission
Volunteer aerial disaster response
FLORIDA DRONE FORCE, INC.
100% volunteer nonprofit charity supporting the Florida Division of Emergency Management. When they call, we respond.
100% volunteer People with a shared purpose
Across Florida Seven emergency management zones
Your support matters Equipment. Preparation. Response.
Our volunteer operation
When every second counts, a view from above matters.
Volunteer drone pilots supporting the people who respond first.
Our recreational and FAA-certified commercial pilots organize to support emergency and disaster response at the request of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
Our mission includes reconnaissance, locating victims, assessing damage, and delivering essential supplies to isolated communities.
See how we help ↗Three ways to make a difference
There’s a place for you in the force.
Give, join, or bring your flying skills. Help us prepare for the next call.
Build your skills
Recreational drone pilots
$30 per year
- Membership card and newsletters
- Regulation updates and equipment reviews
- Invitations to pilot meetups
Put experience to work
Commercial drone pilots
$30 per year
For FAA Part 107 certified pilots.
- Membership card and newsletters
- Regulation updates and equipment reviews
- Invitations to pilot meetups
- Member business directory participation as listings are added
Explore your Florida community
Find your zone. Connect with local drone businesses.
Explore Florida’s seven-zone map, find your county’s emergency-management zone, and browse our growing member business directory.
Use the county finder to get your bearings, then explore business listings by zone.
Explore the map & member directoryFrequently asked questions
What does Florida Drone Force do?
Florida Drone Force is a volunteer nonprofit organizing drone pilots and support equipment for disaster response in Florida. Its mission includes reconnaissance, damage assessment, locating victims, and delivering essential supplies.
How can I support Florida Drone Force?
You can donate, join as a recreational or commercial drone pilot, or contribute as a volunteer. The Donate / Join page explains membership and the equipment the organization is raising funds to obtain.
Where can I find the zone map and member businesses?
The Member Drone Businesses page includes the seven-zone Florida map, a county-to-zone finder, and member business listings that can be filtered by zone.