Dock-led DFR programs for Canadian agencies

Jeffrey Burns is a recognized public safety leader with more than 25 years of policing experience and extensive expertise integrating aviation, drone, robotic, and canine capabilities into operational environments. A former Tactical Flight Officer, K9 handler, and advanced RPAS & DFR operator, he has spent his career helping agencies enhance situational awareness, search operations, tactical response, and overall officer safety.

Throughout his service, Jeffrey has led and contributed to numerous high-profile programs, working closely with public safety organizations, academic institutions, and industry partners to advance practical technology solutions. His work emphasizes the successful integration of innovation into frontline operations, improving effectiveness, safety, and decision-making.

As Director of Public Safety Programs with Remote Robotic Systems, Jeffrey supports agencies across North America in the adoption, training, and deployment of advanced drone and robotic systems for public safety missions.

Eric Bloemendal leads public safety sales for Remote Robotic Systems, partnering with police, fire, EMS, search & rescue, and security agencies across North America to scope and deploy drone and robotics programs that fit real operational requirements and budgets.

Eric works hand-in-hand with agency leadership, program managers, and procurement teams to translate mission goals into the right mix of aircraft, docks, payloads, software, and training — from a single tactical kit through full multi-site DFR deployments. He coordinates closely with the Remote Robotic engineering, training, and Transport Canada compliance teams to ensure every program is supportable on day one and scalable for the long term.

As Sr. Director of Sales — Public Safety with Remote Robotic Systems, Eric is the primary point of contact for agencies evaluating, procuring, and expanding their drone and robotics capabilities.

After 30 years of proud service with the Ontario Provincial Police, Randy has made the step into the corporate world. He brings 25 years of frontline experience in Emergency Response, including 13 years in a supervisory capacity, and now helps both law enforcement agencies and corporate clients adopt operationally sound technology solutions.

Randy's target areas of expertise are the use of uncrewed aircraft for frontline policing — particularly the integration of Drone as a First Responder (DFR) and industry remote drone solutions in the Canadian market — the integration of TAK into emergency response in the Canadian market, and the evolution of technology in search and rescue.

As a Public Safety Specialist with Remote Robotic Systems, Randy works with Canadian agencies to scope, deploy, and operationalize drone, robotics, and situational-awareness platforms that match real frontline workflows.