This California city just approved the use of Flock drones as first responders, but residents are worried about 'militarization and surveillance'

sanitation@lemmy.today · 7 days ago

This California city just approved the use of Flock drones as first responders, but residents are worried about 'militarization and surveillance'

BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world · 4 days ago

For now it might be a better option but this is from a private company that needs its profits to grow infinitely. Next step is drones with “non-lethal” weapons and then low-caliber ammunition. Some police already have wheeled drones that fire live ammunition.

This California city just approved the use of Flock drones as first responders, but residents are worried about 'militarization and surveillance'

This California city just approved the use of Flock drones as first responders, but residents are worried about 'militarization and surveillance'

California city's new Flock first responder drone deal has been described as a 'a total invasion of privacy'