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Eyes in the sky: Police drones and public safety

Eyes in the sky: Police drones and public safety

Update: 2025-11-13
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Drones are being used in new ways across the region. Police departments throughout the state have turned to drones as first responders. Winston-Salem began using them seven years ago, and now Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are considering their use for rapid deployment in emergencies. We look at the capabilities of drones, their increasing use and some of the concerns surrounding that use, like privacy and transparency.
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Eyes in the sky: Police drones and public safety

Eyes in the sky: Police drones and public safety