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Drones as First Responders in North Charleston | Charleston News
North Charleston is testing a bold new future for emergency response: drones that launch within seconds of a 911 call, fly at 45 mph, and beam crystal-clear video—including license plates—to officers before they arrive. Built by U.S.-based Skydio, these AI-powered drones aren’t just for policing—they’re versatile tools for inspections, disaster response, and traffic monitoring. Designed as “drone first responders,” they give cops real-time situational awareness. Public demos sparked questions, but officials clarified drones lack facial recognition, only deploy on police-initiated calls, and…
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