Several US schools to install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootings
A promotional image of a pepper spraying drone from Campus Guardian Angel. Photograph: Campus Guardian AngelView image in fullscreenA promotional image of a pepper spraying drone from Campus Guardian Angel. According to the company, they can fly through windows that are not coated with ballistic film, using a front lance to break through.
- ▪A promotional image of a pepper spraying drone from Campus Guardian Angel.
- ▪Photograph: Campus Guardian AngelView image in fullscreenA promotional image of a pepper spraying drone from Campus Guardian Angel.
- ▪According to the company, they can fly through windows that are not coated with ballistic film, using a front lance to break through.
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- ▪ Schools are adding pepper-spraying drones to help combat active shooters — Washington Post — National
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A promotional image of a pepper spraying drone from Campus Guardian Angel. Photograph: Campus Guardian AngelView image in fullscreenA promotional image of a pepper spraying drone from Campus Guardian Angel. Photograph: Campus Guardian AngelUS educationSeveral US schools to install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootingsCompany supplying drones said Ukraine-war inspired effort, where technique was effective in face of Russian attackMaya YangTue 28 Jul 2026 14.11 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Jul 2026 14.13 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSeveral schools across the US are set to install pepper-spraying drones as part of a new effort to respond to school shooting attacks – a Ukraine war-inspired approach that is bound to put off those who would prefer leaders focus on…
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