Investigation
Drones dispatched over neighborhoods
2024Skydio's autonomous drones power police 'drone-as-first-responder' programs that fly to calls for service, raising concerns about routine warrantless aerial surveillance of communities.
Skydio X10 (DFR)
A self-flying police drone dispatched to 911 calls.
The X10 is Skydio's autonomous drone whose onboard AI navigates, tracks, and follows subjects without a pilot. It anchors 'drone-as-first-responder' programs that launch aircraft to calls for service, streaming aerial video to police before officers arrive.
What it does
- ▸Autonomous flight & tracking
- ▸Drone-as-first-responder
- ▸Obstacle avoidance
- ▸Live aerial video
Where it's deployed
- ◍200+ US police agencies (reported)
Agencies using it
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