Flock drones with cameras deployed as first responders in some US cities amid privacy concerns
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. According to Military.com, these units are integrated into emergency services systems, which can send drones in response to a 911 call, license-plate reader notification, or gunshot-detection alert. Once in the air, these units stream live footage to dispatchers and officers in the field.Flock initially gained this capability when it purchased drone firm Aerodome, which sells drones with high-definition video, thermal imaging, and other onboard capabilities.
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- ▪Once in the air, these units stream live footage to dispatchers and officers in the field.Flock initially gained this capability when it purchased drone firm Aerodome, which sells drones with high-definition video, thermal imaging, and othe
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Tech Industry Drones Flock drones with cameras deployed as first responders in some US cities amid privacy concerns — UAVs connect to wider emergency services system and streams video to dispatchers, officers News By Jowi Morales Published 2 October 2026 These drones could cut emergency response times to under two minutes, but at what cost? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Flock) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Several towns and cities in the U.S.
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