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First Came the Flock Cameras. Now Local Cops Want Autonomous Drones.
Hundreds of local police departments have received waivers to fly surveillance drones that navigate with AI.
Source The Appeal Story Brief Updated August 12, 2026
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Freshness Stale Updated August 12, 2026
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Hundreds of local police departments have received waivers to fly surveillance drones that navigate with AI. Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp Reddit LinkedIn This story was co-published with Truthout .
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