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Quick Start Guides
Learn the basics of DragonForce to get started on the Mobile or Web app immediately
Mobile App
Guides covering the tools and capabilities of the iOS and Android versions of DragonForce
Web App
Guides to the DragonForce browser-based Command Center
Reporting Tools
Create you after-action report from the data generated by the DragonForce collaboration tools
Accessories
Supported headsets, BlueTooth buttons, and other devices
Best Practices
Helpful ideas about how to get maximum situational awareness and command & control
Administration
Guides to User, Department, Site, and External Location Administration
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New Additions
← Back to all topicsThe latest videos and documents covering what's new in DragonForce.
| New Web Features | The latest web app updates included in the January 2025 release. (10:01) | |
| New Mobile Features | The latest mobile app updates included in the January 2025 release. (5:59) | |
| Create Custom Feature Layers | Create customized feature layers by importing objects (e.g IP Cameras) via a spreadsheet. (3:32) | |
| Whiteboarding | Mobile | DragonForce has implemented several new features into the whiteboarding structure, including the line style and lock tools. (2:35) | |
| 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) | |
| DragonForce Quick Response | DragonForce Quick Response gives you the ability to rapidly deploy teams from various agencies into the common operating picture! (3:47) | |
| 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
← Back to all topicsLearn the basics of DragonForce to get started on the Mobile or Web app immediately.
| 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) | |
| DragonForce Web | Basics | Learn how to navigate the DragonForce web platform in this comprehensive tutorial – a breakdown of DragonForce’s feature set. (11:40) | |
| 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) | |
| Mobile Application | Complete guide to using the DragonForce mobile application on iOS and Android devices. | |
| Web Application | Comprehensive reference for the DragonForce browser-based Command Center interface. | |
| Site And Department Administration | Guide to configuring sites, departments, and organizational structure in DragonForce. |
Mobile App
← Back to all topicsGuides covering the tools and capabilities of the iOS and Android versions of DragonForce.
| New Mobile Features | The latest mobile app updates included in the January 2025 release. (5:59) | |
| Whiteboarding | Mobile | DragonForce has implemented several new features into the whiteboarding structure, including the line style and lock tools. (2:35) | |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| Changing Password | Learn how to change your password on the DragonForce mobile application once you have received your preliminary account information. (2:25) | |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| Mobile Application | Complete guide to using the DragonForce mobile application on iOS and Android devices. | |
| Groups And Incidents | How to create, manage, and collaborate within Groups and Incidents. |
Web App
← Back to all topicsGuides to the DragonForce browser-based Command Center.
| New Web Features | The latest web app updates included in the January 2025 release. (10:01) | |
| Create Custom Feature Layers | Create customized feature layers by importing objects (e.g IP Cameras) via a spreadsheet. (3:32) | |
| DragonForce Web | Basics | Learn how to navigate the DragonForce web platform in this comprehensive tutorial – a breakdown of DragonForce’s feature set. (11:40) | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | |
| 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) | |
| Whiteboarding | Learn how to quickly place customizable icons and annotations on the group or incident map on the DragonForce collaborative web platform. (2:11) | |
| 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 | |
| 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) | |
| Changing Password | Learn how to change your password on the DragonForce web or mobile application once you have received your preliminary account information | |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| Web Application | Comprehensive reference for the DragonForce browser-based Command Center interface. | |
| Groups And Incidents | How to create, manage, and collaborate within Groups and Incidents. | |
| Exporting Objects | Instructions for exporting data objects from DragonForce for external use. | |
| Archived Groups Reports | Generate and review reports from archived Groups and past operations. |
Reporting Tools
← Back to all topicsCreate you after-action report from the data generated by the DragonForce collaboration tools.
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| Archived Groups Reports | Generate and review reports from archived Groups and past operations. | |
| Forms Reporting | Create and manage custom forms and their associated reports. | |
| Location Reports | Generate location-based reports from operator tracking data. | |
| Message Reports | Export and analyze message history and communication logs. |
Administration
← Back to all topicsGuides to User, Department, Site, and External Location Administration.
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| Factory Settings Overview | Overview of default factory settings and system configuration baselines. | |
| Site And Department Administration | Guide to configuring sites, departments, and organizational structure in DragonForce. | |
| Icons Management | Customize and manage map icons and visual identifiers in DragonForce. | |
| Quick Text Messages Management | Configure predefined quick-text messages for rapid field communication. | |
| Status Settings Management | Set up and manage operator status options and availability indicators. | |
| Departmental Business Logic Capabilities | Configure department-specific workflows, rules, and business logic. | |
| External Location Icons | Palette of standard icons used for external locations. | |
| Default Annotation Icons | Palette of default annotation icons used on the DragonForce map. | |
| DragonForce Mobile Releases | Download the latest DragonForce Android application (APK) or access previous releases. |
Best Practices
← Back to all topicsHelpful ideas about how to get maximum situational awareness and command & control.
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| DragonForce Quick Response | DragonForce Quick Response gives you the ability to rapidly deploy teams from various agencies into the common operating picture | |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| Lone Worker Module | Monitor the real‑time location and operational status of your workforce using the DragonForce Lone Worker Module. (2:23) | |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| Groups And Incidents | How to create, manage, and collaborate within Groups and Incidents. | |
| Exporting Objects | Instructions for exporting data objects from DragonForce for external use. |
Accessories
← Back to all topicsSupported headsets, BlueTooth buttons, and other devices.
| 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) | |
| PTT Button Pairing | Instructions for pairing push-to-talk buttons with DragonForce mobile devices. | |
| PTT Button Configuration User Guide | Complete guide to configuring and customizing PTT button functionality. | |
| Supported Bluetooth Headsets | Compatibility list of supported Bluetooth headsets and audio devices. |
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