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The Darley Advantage
1000s of Aerial, Aquatic & Ground Robots
Sold to Multiple First Responder Agencies
Our Mission
To passionately serve the world’s first responder and tactical communities by providing high quality, safe, and innovative products with unmatched commitment and service.
Why Darley?
Since 1908, W.S Darley & Company has been devoted to serving the world’s first responders and warfighters. We are dedicated to excellence and offer a line of high quality equipment, pumps, and apparatus through progressive design, manufacturing and worldwide distrubution. Throughout the years we have maintained a rock-solid reputation for building quality products and creating positive relationships within the industries that we serve.
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We listen. We’ve added proven products from trusted brands, and innovative new partners. If there’s a product or solution that you need and don’t see, contact your Darley UxS specialist to assist you.
Compliant
NDAA Compliant Drones
• Meet requirements of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), specifically Section 848.
• Avoid use of components from adversarial nations (e.g., China)
• Focus on sourcing and manufacturing origin.
• Manufacturer self-certifies compliance.
• May be used by government agencies if compliant.
Blue UAS Cleared Drones
• Approved by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) under the Blue UAS program.
• Must be NDAA compliant PLUS meet additional cybersecurity, reliability, and operational standards.
• Undergo DCMA led technical vetting and testing.
• Include secure data transmission, vetted supply chain, and operational durability.
• Pre-approved for federal use, streamlining procurement.
Compliant & Blue UAS Cleared
Compliant vs. Blue UAS Cleared Drones
Darley Timeline Our Proud History
Strong Core Values Drive our Mission
A family-run company that’s continuously raised the bar for more than a century, Darley is built upon a steadfast commitment to innovation, reliability, and relationships that add value with every interaction.
The catalog features a complete line of firefighting, police and municipal equipment.
William Stuart Darley, a 31-year old self-educated inventor born in 1877, leaves his job to create a new Chicago catalog company, W.S. Darley, to sell his inventions and other equipment to municipalities.
W.S. Darley produces its own fire pump, the Champion centrifugal pump. A manufacturing plant opens a few years later in Chippewa Falls, WI
Darley introduces its first front-mounted pump.
Darley receives the Army/Navy E Award for Supply Chain excellence during WWII.
meets with Henry Ford to become a Ford sales agent and starts taking orders to ship
During WII, thousands of trucks and pumps are sold to divisions of the U.S. military stationed around the world. After the war, foreign governments and fire truck builders contact Darley looking for replacements and parts for the pumps that military forces left behind, launching the company’s export business.
Fire apparatus sales become the largest segment of Darley’s business. Equipment sales also grow and the company’s catalogs are in virtually every firehouse in America. Catalogs also reach foreign markets.
Defining Milestones Powering Growth
Trusted Since 1908
Family Owned and Operated Through Four Generations Darley in Recent Years
Significant Growth & Expansion
Our extensive history of supporting American first responders and warfighters has driven our significant growth and expansion. Recently, we earned a spot among the top 50 defense contractors in the United States by supplying over $1.1 billion worth of pumps, special operational equipment, and firefighting gear to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Darley launches edarley.com, now shop.darley.com, giving customers the option of ordering online. Our first online order is Defreetsville, NY FD
Darley is awarded major TLSP Government contracts to supply equipment to DoD customers and creates a new Defense division.
Darley tops $1 Billion in Defense sales.
for Darley.
Darley awarded the P100 pump contract with their portable pumps on every US Navy ship.
Darley awarded the USCG P6 pump contract.
Darley manufactures and releases its first drone at FDIC, designed specifically for the needs of the fire service and continues embarking on the company’s mission to be a leader in technology for the fire service.
Darley Defense earns a spot among the top 50 defense contractors in the US.
fourth generation family members work
W.S.
Darley Fire Trucks built on Ford chassis with Barton pumps.
Lee Wise becomes President. First non-family president in 118 years. 2026
Drone as First Responder (DFR)
Practical Drone Deployment Units
DFR: Immediate Overwatch, Informed Response
Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs deliver rapid aerial intelligence, accelerating situational awareness before teams arrive on scene. By providing real-time visuals, persistent overwatch, and data-driven insight, DFR enhances operational safety, sharpens decision-making, and strengthens coordinated response across high-risk, time-critical environments.
Enhanced Response Coordination
• Launches immediately from a fixed location to establish early aerial presence.
• Provides commanders and responders with a clearer operational picture before committing resources.
• Supports safer entry by identifying access routes, obstacles, and activity on the ground.
• Enhances coordination by sharing live feeds across command and field units.
• Strengthens mission continuity with automated flight paths and consistent coverage.
• Expands capability in low-visibility or hard-to-reach environments.
• Improves post-event evaluation through recorded imagery and telemetry data.
Darley Command Vehicle Platform
A turnkey emergency command platform built on a SUV, truck, transit or trailer. Ideal for Agencies seeking a complete, single-vendor mobile command vehicle with no internal installation required.
• Emergency lighting & warning system
• Dual-operator workstations
• Redundant communications
• Advanced power architecture
• Rear tactical command center
• Single-vendor delivery
• Expandable platform
Darley Command
Vehicle Platform and Module
Darley Command Module
A self-contained plug-and-play enclosure that transforms existing SUVs or pickups into field ready command mobile command stations.
Ideal for Agencies with existing fleets that want a proven, standardized command module without purchasing a new vehicle.
• Drop-in rear enclosure
• Factory pre-wired
• 1-hour installation
• Integrated power system
• Display & command interface
• Connectivity pre-configured
• Modular & upgrade-ready - Your 80% solution
Defending the Airspace When
Seconds Matter
Counter-UAS systems give military and first-responder teams the ability to detect, track, and defeat hostile or unauthorized drones before they can threaten people, infrastructure, or mission success. As small unmanned aircraft become more accessible and more capable, the need for rapid, reliable airspace protection has never been greater. Modern C-UAS solutions integrate sensors, analytics, and mitigation tools to provide real-time situational awareness and decisive response options. These technologies empower operators to secure critical environments and maintain control in an increasingly drone-dense world.
Detection
C-UAS detection systems identify, classify, and track unauthorized drones in real time to give operators early warning and situational awareness before a threat can escalate.
Interception
C-UAS interception systems physically pursue and capture or disable hostile drones in flight, preventing them from reaching their intended target or causing harm.
Mitigation
C-UAS mitigation systems disrupt, disable, or neutralize unauthorized drones once detected, preventing them from carrying out hostile or unsafe actions.
Proven Protection Against Evolving Threats
Darley offers C-UAS solutions for dynamic, high-risk missions, integrating trusted technology to secure critical airspace with rapid detection, decisive mitigation, and reliable performance against emerging threats.
Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS)
Expanding Capability Across Every Coastline
Maritime drones are reshaping how militaries and first responders monitor and secure global waterways. These autonomous and semi-autonomous systems extend human reach into areas too dangerous, remote, or resource-intensive for traditional operations. With real-time sensing, persistent surveillance, and rapid deployment, they enhance situational awareness and speed critical decision-making. Their adaptability makes them a powerful force multiplier for missions from coastal defense to search and rescue.
Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are untethered, self-guided systems that conduct long-range surveys and data-collection missions without requiring real-time human control.
ROV
Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are tethered, unmanned underwater systems that give operators precise, real-time control for inspection, intervention, and mission support in environments too deep or hazardous for divers.
USV
Uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) are autonomous or remotely operated platforms that conduct surveillance, patrol, and maritime support missions across the surface of the water without putting personnel at risk.
Mission-Ready Maritime Drones
Darley delivers rugged, rapidly deployable maritime drone solutions backed by proven technology, responsive support, and operational flexibility - giving military and first responder teams a decisive edge when every second counts.
Maritime Drones
AUV
Elevating Awareness, Enhancing Mission Success
Uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) deliver rapid, reliable situational awareness across dynamic terrains. They enhance decision-making, extend operational reach, and support safer, more effective missions. From ISR to disaster response, UAS provide critical real-time intelligence that strengthens accelerates coordinated action.
Command & Control Enhancement
• Live video distribution
• Common operating picture integration
• Communications relay
Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS)
Incident & Mission Support
• Search and rescue
• Fireground and disaster support
• Perimeter and route reconnaissance
ISR & Overwatch
• Persistent aerial monitoring
• Scene/target assessment
• Pre-arrival visibility
Logistics & Sustainment
• Critical supply delivery
• Remote resupply
• Support for extended operations
Specialized Technical Operations
• Hazmat and CBRNE sensing
• Structural and infrastructure inspection
• Damage and impact assessment
Tactical Insight, Technical Precision
Darley supplies UAS solutions that empower teams with faster intelligence, safer operations, and dependable performance to strengthen readiness across every environment.
Force Multipliers on Every Terrain
Ground-based drones are reshaping how military units and first responders operate in complex, high-risk environments. These unmanned platforms provide rapid reconnaissance, payload delivery, and perimeter security without exposing personnel to unnecessary danger. Their ability to navigate rubble, tight urban corridors, and hazardous zones gives teams real-time intelligence when visibility is limited and time is critical. By extending reach and accelerating decision-making, ground-based drones strengthen mission effectiveness across every terrain.
Legged
Legged UGVs are agile, terrain-adaptive robots that traverse obstacles and environments inaccessible to wheeled or tracked platforms, providing reliable mobility for missions in challenging conditions.
Tracked
Tracked UGVs are rugged, high-stability platforms designed to carry sensors, payloads, and mission equipment across rough or debris-laden terrain where wheels can’t reliably operate.
Wheeled
Wheeled UGVs are fast, efficient platforms capable of navigating both urban environments and moderately rough terrain to support rapid reconnaissance and payload transport.
UGVs That Go Where Personnel Shouldn’t
Darley provides UGVs for demanding military and first-responder missions, providing rugged mobility, sensing, and payload capability with trusted support so teams operate faster, safer, and with greater reach.
Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGV)
Our Contracts
We facilitate even the most complex federal government procurement requirements. Our specialized contract vehicles allows us to provide unmatched rapid and ethical procurement services.
Accessories
Arastelle
Colorado Drone Chargers
Elistair
FARO Technologies
Firehouse Technology
FoxFury
Freedom Atlantic
Hextronics
Hoodman
Lumenier
Persistent Systems
Pierce Aerospace
Redtail LiDAR Systems
Silvus Technologies
Teledyne FLIR
Tomahawk Robotics
TrellisWare Technologies
C-UAS
AeroVironment
Contract Schedules
TAILORED LOGISTICS SUPPORT PROGRAMS (TLSP): Fire and Emergency Services Equipment (F&ESE): SPE8EH24D0007, SPE8EH24D1007
Special Operational Equipment (SOE): SPE8EJ21D0025, SPE8EJ21D0031, SPE8EJ21D1025, SPE8EJ21D1031 Foreign Military Sales Medical/Surgical (FMS): SPE2DS21D0006
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) 47QSMS25D008P
FBI STRATEGIC TACTICAL EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION (STEAL) 15F06725D0000763
INDEFINITE DELIVERY, INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) THROUGH GSA:
Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND): 47QFNA25D0020
Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Brand Name Equipment/ Items in Support of the United States Army Program Management Office of Protection and Integration (PM-PI): 47QFNA24D0002 PM-PI
SPECIAL WARFARE (SW) MULTIPLE AWARD CONTRACT (MAC)
SW-MAC: FA8629-20-D-5052
NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER (NSN): Special Operational Equipment (SOE): SPE8EJ21D0042, SPE8EJ21D0043
BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS (BPA): Cold Weather Gear: SPE1C124A0004
Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO)/ Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU) Firefighting Equipment and Supplies ISO Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC): W52P1J-20-A-0006
DLA Maritime for Darley P-100 Pumps: SPRMM119ATL01
NSW Gear Issue Supplies: H9224022A0011
Blue List Compliant Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Parts: W911S225AA091
DFR
DroneSense
Hextronics
Nightingale Security
Public Safety Direct
SkyfireAi
Maritime
Drones
Aevex Aerospace
Anduril Industries
Blue Ops
Blue Halo
Blue Water Autonomy
Blueye Robotics
Composite Energy Technologies
Deep Trekker
Fathom Robotics
HavocAI
Huntington Ingalls
Industries
Kongsberg Underwater
American Robotics
Anduril Industries
BlueHalo
Dedrone Defense
D-Fend Solutions
DZYNE Technologies
Echodyne
Fortem Technologies
Harmattan AI
Leonardo
Pierce Aerospace
Robin Radar
Safe Perimeter
Smart Shooter
WhiteFox Defense
Technologies
Zone5 Technologies
Sentinel Robotic Solutions
Tough Stump Technologies
Unmanned Safety
Institute
Zephyr Drone Sim
UAS
AeroVironment
Aevex Aerospace
American Robotics
Anduril Industries
Angel Areial Systems
Aquiline Drones
Ascent AeroSystems
BlackBar Engineering
Canine Defense
Technologies
Cyberlux
Darkflite
Darkhive
DMR Technologies
Technology
L3 Harris
Ocean Aero
Seasats
Strategic Robotic Systems
SubUAS
Teledyne Marine
Textron Systems
Videoray
Software
DroneSense
Pix4d
Primordial Labs
SkyeBrowse
Training
SkyfireAi
Menet Aero
Modal AI
Neros
Nightingale Security
Orqa FPV
Parrot
Performance Drone Works
Poseidon Aerospace
Quantum-Systems
Redcat Holdings
Sentinel Robotic Solutions
Shield AI
Skyfish
Soaring Tech Ai
Strategic Logix
SubUAS
Teal
Teledyne FLIR
Textron Systems
The SURVICE
Engineering Company
EagleNXT
Easy Aerial
Elistair
Firestorm Labs
Flightwave
Freefly Systems
Griffon Aerospace
Harmattan AI
Harris Aerial
Hoverfly Technologies
Insitu
Inspired Flight Technologies
KEF Robotics
Kraus Hamdani
Aerospace
L3 Harris
Lumenier
Unmanned Systems and Solutions
Vantage Robotics
Wingtra
Zone5 Technologies
UGV
AeroVironment
Boston Dynamics
Clearpath Robotics
Fathom Robotics
Ghost Robotics
Icor Technology
MILREM Robotics
ReconRobotics
Rheinmetall
Teledyne FLIR
Textron Systems
Patrios