Connected for Impact: How We’re Powering Smarter Public Safety Operations Through Integration

We’ve always believed that the value of drone data lies in how fast and clearly it reaches the people who need it. When every second counts, intelligence delayed is intelligence denied.

That’s why 2025 is our year of integration.

Our focus this year has been on building meaningful, frictionless pathways from Nova into the platforms you already use so your intel gets from drone to decision-maker without barriers. We're introducing four new integrations that reflect that mission: ArcGIS Online, ATAK, Tablet Command, and First Due.

These integrations are built to help you work faster, collaborate better, and bring clarity to every scene.

Closing the Gap Between Tools and Teams

By speaking to teams across the U.S. and Canada we’ve determined one thing is clear: everyone is working hard to break down silos.

But with so many “common operating pictures,” there’s often no common ground.

We built these integrations to change that. By connecting the dots between aerial intelligence and field execution, between your drone team and your incident commanders, without needing extra logins, GIS specialists, or time-consuming file transfers.

This is about streamlining the workflow so that the data you capture can be used right away on the ground, in command, and across your agency.

What's New: Four Integrations, One United Workflow

ArcGIS Online

We now support direct exports from Nova into your ArcGIS Online environment—orthomosaics (IR + RGB) and vector data alike.

If your team relies on ArcGIS as its GIS backbone, you can now push Nova’s map outputs into your web maps or feature layers without slowing down or racking up credits. Because we use lightweight file packages, you’re getting high-value intel without high storage costs.

All it takes is a one-time login under “Integrations” in your Nova settings, and you’re ready to go.

ATAK (Android Team Awareness Kit)

ATAK is quickly becoming the go-to situational awareness tool for public safety and we’re meeting that need head-on.

With Nova, you can push fire perimeters, search grids, and orthos directly into your agency’s TAK server. It’s a game changer for tactical teams who need intel now, not later.

Connection is simple through your Nova workspace. We’ve also put together a step-by-step video if you need a walkthrough and of course, our support team is always here to help.

Tablet Command & First Due

For our clients using incident management software like Tablet Command or First Due, we’ve developed a multi-stream video integration that allows live drone footage to be embedded directly into your workflow.

Whether you're working a large-scale wildfire or managing multi-unit response in the city, live aerial views can now be accessed in real time with no link-hopping required.

For Tablet Command, just send the stream link (available in your Nova settings) to your platform rep. For First Due, you can drop it into your static dashboard settings directly.

And if your agency doesn’t use either of these platforms, the link is still yours to share by bookmarking it, dropping it into chat, or using it as part of your response playbook.

Who Benefits from These Integrations

These integrations are designed for any team that relies on aerial data to make critical decisions, whether you're a department of five or five hundred.

They support:

Wildland fire crews managing mop-up, containment, and hazard visibility
Emergency managers coordinating across jurisdictions and agencies
SAR teams navigating evolving terrain with real-time situational awareness
Law enforcement units using ATAK for tactical operations and coordination
Pre-planning and GIS teams building smarter risk profiles and site assessments
Public works and utilities monitoring infrastructure and responding to incidents

From boots-on-the-ground responders to command staff and planning divisions, we’ve built these integrations to support shared visibility, faster decisions, and safer outcomes regardless of agency size or mission scope.

What Sets Us Apart

Most platforms stop at processing. We’re focused on what comes next.

What makes our approach unique is how quickly and seamlessly teams can move from drone capture to operational use. With built-in integrations for ArcGIS Online, ATAK, Tablet Command, and First Due, Nova bridges the gap between the data you collect and the decisions your team needs to make without additional logins, technical barriers, or delays.

With a focus on public safety, Nova prioritizes speed, clarity, and ease of use. Whether you're a field medic, firefighter, or emergency manager, we enable teams of all sizes to create and share mission-critical intel.

The Road Ahead

This is just the beginning. We’re already working on additional integrations such as SARTopo, CalTopo, and others that are on our radar for product development this fall.

We will be continuing to improve these integrations and the best way for us to know what improvements are needed is hearing from you. If your team is using a platform you’d like to see connected with Nova, let us know. We build our roadmap with you in mind.