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Flock drones with cameras deployed as first responders in some US cities amid privacy concerns
First reported Source: Tom's HardwareLast editorial activity
What happened
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. cities consider deploying Flock drones that automatically respond to emergency calls.
However, other jurisdictions are pushing back against the service due to privacy and other concerns. Several towns and cities in the U.S.
are experimenting with Flock’s Drones-as-First-Responder (DFR) system, which employs remotely operated drones that automatically launch from rooftop docks. Once in the air, these units stream live footage to dispatchers and officers in the field.
Sources & evidence
- Tom's Hardware Reporting source
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