Police Drones

Explore the evolving role of police drones in modern law enforcement through insightful coverage and expert analysis. From enhancing public safety to raising important questions about oversight and accountability, this tag offers a closer look at how these innovative tools are reshaping policing. Stay informed on the latest developments, challenges, and impacts of police drone technology.

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AAIB’s “Record-Only” Kent Police Drone Crash Investigation Raises Troubling…

Laura Bennett Jan 11, 2026 1

Kent Police DJI M30T that wrecked in the Isle of Sheppey on August 2nd, 2025. | Credits: kentonline.co.uk Amazon Drone Deals: DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo with DJI RC2 now for $1,099! I’ve spent the morning going…

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Wichita Police Drone Tracks Circle K Robbery Suspect

Laura Bennett Jan 5, 2026 1

Photo credit: Skydio Amazon Drone Deals: DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo with DJI RC2 now for $1,099! Wichita police arrested a 46 year old man early Friday morning after an armed robbery at a Circle K convenience store,…

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Police Test Autonomous DFR Drones In Grand Chute

Laura Bennett Jan 5, 2026 1

Photo credit: Grand Chute PD Amazon Drone Deals: DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo with DJI RC2 now for $1,099! Autonomous drones are no longer a future promise for law enforcement. In Grand Chute, Wisconsin, police are…

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Police Drone Programs Hit 6,000 Nationwide As Legal Challenges Mount

Laura Bennett Jan 1, 2026 1

Amazon Drone Deals: DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo with DJI RC2 now for $1,099! I’ve been tracking police drone expansion all year, and the Wall Street Journal just confirmed what we’ve been reporting: this…

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French Startup Rift Raises €4.6M For ‘Surveillance-as-a-Service’ Drones That Cost 10x Less Than…

Laura Bennett Nov 21, 2025 1

Photo credit: Rift Black Friday Deals: DJI Flip $349, Mini 4K $359, Mini 3 $439, Skyrover S1 $349, X1 $539 French deep-tech startup Rift has secured €4.6 million ($4.9 million USD) to build Europe’s first fully…

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Madison Police Use DJI Drone To Catch Fleeing Suspect

Laura Bennett Nov 16, 2025 2

Photo credit: Madison PD Skyrover S1 Drones Now 15% Off With Amazon Coupon Plus DroneXL Discount Code Madison Police used a drone early Friday morning to locate a suspect who ran from officers on the city’s south side. The incident…

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AI-Powered Police Drones Reach 1,500 US Departments As Landmark Privacy Lawsuit Tests Legal Limits

Laura Bennett Oct 14, 2025 0

Skydio X10 Drone Gets Major Upgrades: Enhanced Sensors, Safety Features, and Connectivity Police and sheriff’s departments across America have rapidly embraced AI-powered drones for everything from pursuits and…

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Police Drones May Soon Scan License Plates From The Sky

Laura Bennett Sep 25, 2025 0

Photo credit: Flock Safety A disturbing new report from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has revealed the next frontier in police surveillance: drones equipped with automated license plate readers (ALPRs). Tech…

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BRINC Delivers LEMUR 2: Drones for Emergency Response

Ryan Collins Feb 14, 2025 0

BRINC Delivers First LEMUR 2 Drones to Emergency Responders Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · BRINC – Delivers – First – LEMUR – 2-Drones – To – First – ResponderBRINC‘s LEMUR…

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Public Safety UAS: A Conversation with the FAA

Ryan Collins Nov 10, 2024 0

FAA’s Mike O’Shea at the Energy Drones and Robotics Summit The Energy Drone and Robotics Summit in Houston today hosted attendees, exhibitors and speakers from around the world and most industrial sectors. At the…