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Guides, video walkthroughs, and training resources for Drakontas administrators and operators. New content is added regularly.

New Additions

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The latest videos and documents covering what's new in DragonForce.

Video New Web Features The latest web app updates included in the January 2025 release. (10:01)
Video New Mobile Features The latest mobile app updates included in the January 2025 release. (5:59)
Video Create Custom Feature Layers Create customized feature layers by importing objects (e.g IP Cameras) via a spreadsheet. (3:32)
Video Whiteboarding | Mobile DragonForce has implemented several new features into the whiteboarding structure, including the line style and lock tools. (2:35)
Video DragonForce QR Codes Learn how you can generate your own QR codes to facilitate the onboarding and login of your DragonForce user accounts. (1:41)
Video DragonForce Quick Response DragonForce Quick Response gives you the ability to rapidly deploy teams from various agencies into the common operating picture! (3:47)
Video Incidents | New Features The DragonForce collaborative platform now has a dedicated IMT workspace and map, as well as a new file sharing and group filtering capability. (3:30)

Quick Start Guides

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Learn the basics of DragonForce to get started on the Mobile or Web app immediately.

Video DragonForce QR Codes Learn how you can generate your own QR codes to facilitate the onboarding and login of your DragonForce user accounts. (1:41)
Video DragonForce Web | Basics Learn how to navigate the DragonForce web platform in this comprehensive tutorial – a breakdown of DragonForce’s feature set. (11:40)
Video DragonForce Mobile | Basics Navigate the DragonForce mobile platform in this comprehensive tutorial – a breakdown of DragonForce’s feature set including the quick access menu. (11:35)
PDF Mobile Application Complete guide to using the DragonForce mobile application on iOS and Android devices.
PDF Web Application Comprehensive reference for the DragonForce browser-based Command Center interface.
PDF Site And Department Administration Guide to configuring sites, departments, and organizational structure in DragonForce.

Mobile App

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Guides covering the tools and capabilities of the iOS and Android versions of DragonForce.

Video New Mobile Features The latest mobile app updates included in the January 2025 release. (5:59)
Video Whiteboarding | Mobile DragonForce has implemented several new features into the whiteboarding structure, including the line style and lock tools. (2:35)
Video DragonForce QR Codes Learn how you can generate your own QR codes to facilitate the onboarding and login of your DragonForce user accounts. (1:41)
Video DragonForce Mobile | Basics Navigate the DragonForce mobile platform in this comprehensive tutorial – a breakdown of DragonForce’s feature set including the quick access menu. (11:35)
Video Install & Set Server Download the DragonForce application on any IOS or android device and learn how to set your server, and log into the platform in less than 2 minutes! (1:32)
Video Changing Password Learn how to change your password on the DragonForce mobile application once you have received your preliminary account information. (2:25)
Video Group Creation Build your group! Easily learn how to assign, promote, and remove members of your team through the multipurpose DragonForce mobile platform. (1:22)
Video Incident Creation The incident creation tutorial demonstrate how easy it is to quickly create and manage your incident on the DragonForce mobile application. (2:27)
Video Whiteboarding Tools In this Whiteboarding Tools instructional video, you’ll learn how to utilize DragonForce’s customary icon set and annotation tools via the mobile app. (1:27)
Video DragonForce Group Layers Utilize the DragonForce Group Layers feature to overlay subgroup data including annotations, lcatons, and geotagged objects, on the incident map. (2:02)
Video Applying Team Lists Quick demonstration for creating and applying a team list, a DragonForce object designed to expedite the team building process, on the mobile app. (1:49)
PDF Mobile Application Complete guide to using the DragonForce mobile application on iOS and Android devices.
PDF Groups And Incidents How to create, manage, and collaborate within Groups and Incidents.

Web App

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Guides to the DragonForce browser-based Command Center.

Video New Web Features The latest web app updates included in the January 2025 release. (10:01)
Video Create Custom Feature Layers Create customized feature layers by importing objects (e.g IP Cameras) via a spreadsheet. (3:32)
Video DragonForce Web | Basics Learn how to navigate the DragonForce web platform in this comprehensive tutorial – a breakdown of DragonForce’s feature set. (11:40)
Video Group Creation The Group Creation instructions video teaches you how to build and manage your groups by adding and promoting users on the DragonForce web platform.
Video Incident Creation The incident creation tutorial teaches you how to create and manage your incident through adding and appointing users on the DragonForce web application
Video Sending SMS Review the SMS instructional video to learn how to send an SMS alert text message to notify offline users of a new event on the DragonForce web application. (1:10)
Video Whiteboarding Learn how to quickly place customizable icons and annotations on the group or incident map on the DragonForce collaborative web platform. (2:11)
Video Applying Team Lists Quick demonstration for creating and applying a team list, a DragonForce object designed to expedite the deployment of groups, on the web application
Video DF Group Layers Utilize the DragonForce Group Layers feature to overlay subgroup data including annotations, locations, and geotagged objects, on the incident map. (2:04)
Video Changing Password Learn how to change your password on the DragonForce web or mobile application once you have received your preliminary account information
Video Map Feature Layer Execute any routine operation utilizing a new map feature layer object. Create, store, and reuse a snapshot of a fixed set of icons and annotations for future reference. (2:24)
Video Incidents | New Features The DragonForce collaborative platform now has a dedicated IMT workspace and map, as well as a new file sharing and group filtering capability. (3:30)
PDF Web Application Comprehensive reference for the DragonForce browser-based Command Center interface.
PDF Groups And Incidents How to create, manage, and collaborate within Groups and Incidents.
PDF Exporting Objects Instructions for exporting data objects from DragonForce for external use.
PDF Archived Groups Reports Generate and review reports from archived Groups and past operations.

Reporting Tools

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Create you after-action report from the data generated by the DragonForce collaboration tools.

Video Messages Learn how to create, filter, export and read a message report on the web platform. For more info check out the training manuals on the academy page. (2:03)
Video Locations Learn how to create, filter, and export a location report on the DragonForce web platform. For a tutorial on exporting a location report in KML click here. (1:41)
Video Forms Learn how to create, filter, export a form on the DragonForce web platform. For more information check out the training manuals on the DragonForce academy page. (1:35)
Video Objects Learn how to export or download an object on the DragonForce web platform. For more information check out the training manuals on the DragonForce academy page. (1:08)
Video Archived Groups & Objects Learn how to archive and restore a group and export archived objects for after‑action reports on the DragonForce web application. (2:26)
PDF Archived Groups Reports Generate and review reports from archived Groups and past operations.
PDF Forms Reporting Create and manage custom forms and their associated reports.
PDF Location Reports Generate location-based reports from operator tracking data.
PDF Message Reports Export and analyze message history and communication logs.

Administration

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Guides to User, Department, Site, and External Location Administration.

Video Admin Overview Learn how to create and customize a new department including the department location, tracking rates, and much more on the admin site. (5:21)
Video User Management Department administrators can easily add or create a new user and set the user’s permissions on the DragonForce admin site. (2:46)
PDF Factory Settings Overview Overview of default factory settings and system configuration baselines.
PDF Site And Department Administration Guide to configuring sites, departments, and organizational structure in DragonForce.
PDF Icons Management Customize and manage map icons and visual identifiers in DragonForce.
PDF Quick Text Messages Management Configure predefined quick-text messages for rapid field communication.
PDF Status Settings Management Set up and manage operator status options and availability indicators.
PDF Departmental Business Logic Capabilities Configure department-specific workflows, rules, and business logic.
File External Location Icons Palette of standard icons used for external locations.
File Default Annotation Icons Palette of default annotation icons used on the DragonForce map.
File DragonForce Mobile Releases Download the latest DragonForce Android application (APK) or access previous releases.

Best Practices

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Helpful ideas about how to get maximum situational awareness and command & control.

Video DragonForce Experience (ENG) The DragonForce Experience (ENG) is a demonstration of DragonForce’s latest features and capabilities displayed on both the web and mobile platform. (7:58)
Video DragonForce Experience (ES) The DragonForce Experience (ES) is a demonstration of DragonForce’s latest features and capabilities displayed on both the web and mobile platform. (8:00)
Video DragonForce Quick Response DragonForce Quick Response gives you the ability to rapidly deploy teams from various agencies into the common operating picture
Video Push‑To‑Talk (PTT) Learn how to utilize the Push‑To‑Talk (PTT) feature to create groups with dedicated talk channels on DragonForce mobile and web. (2:49)
Video Team Lists Learn how to create and apply a Team List for quickly assembling your team to respond to routine operations on mobile and web. (6:05)
Video Lone Worker Module Monitor the real‑time location and operational status of your workforce using the DragonForce Lone Worker Module. (2:23)
Video Quick Feature Layers Learn how to easily drop a KML file into your group workspace and enable the quick feature layers displayed on your map. (1:15)
Video CONSEC | Voice of Customer Chief Technical Officer of CONSEC group of Companies describes his experience using DragonForce and how it has enhanced their day‑to‑day operations. (2:52)
Video Salem | Voice of Customer Lt. Matt Riddle of Salem, OR Police Department describes his experience using the DragonForce platform and how it has enhanced their day‑to‑day operations. (3:16)
Video Best Practices Ep 1 Review Ep 1 of DragonForce’s best practices, covering the user’s profile, status settings, quick text management, customizing icons, and department colors. (5:12)
PDF Groups And Incidents How to create, manage, and collaborate within Groups and Incidents.
PDF Exporting Objects Instructions for exporting data objects from DragonForce for external use.

Accessories

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Supported headsets, BlueTooth buttons, and other devices.

Video Push‑To‑Talk (PTT) Learn how to utilize the Push‑To‑Talk (PTT) feature to create groups with dedicated talk channels on DragonForce mobile and web. (2:49)
PDF PTT Button Pairing Instructions for pairing push-to-talk buttons with DragonForce mobile devices.
PDF PTT Button Configuration User Guide Complete guide to configuring and customizing PTT button functionality.
PDF Supported Bluetooth Headsets Compatibility list of supported Bluetooth headsets and audio devices.

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