| Cover | May 23, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-33899 |
| Entity Registrant Name | DIGITAL ALLY, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001342958 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-0064269 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 14001 Marshall Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Lenexa |
| Entity Address, State or Province | KS |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 66215 |
| City Area Code | (913) |
| Local Phone Number | 814-7774 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $0.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | DGLY |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
