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Schools Deploy Armed Drones for Safety | Birmingham News
Schools are deploying high-tech drones armed with strobe lights, sirens, and pepper spray to respond to active shooter threats in under 15 seconds. Piloted in Florida, Georgia, and Colorado—with Florida’s program alone costing over $550,000—these drones can be triggered by teachers via app or panic buttons and chase targets at 60 mph. Still in early testing phases, the systems aim to roll out by next school year, raising questions about the future of school safety and the role of advanced tech in our classrooms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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