Denver Drones

[eddiememphis]

https://denverite.com/2025/10/14/den...-flock-drones/
https://www.9news.com/article/news/l...d-7186260a2735

The Denver Police Department has signed a free trial contract with Flock to use the company's Aerodome flying drones - a "fully automated air support system" that can reach crime scenes often faster than police can arrive.

When a 911 call comes in, a drone would fly from a dock to the scene to help the department determine what's happening and what safety considerations - like firearms - may be present.

The contract provides Denver with free access to the Flock Aerodome system for one year. The system includes drones that can launch automatically and reach speeds up to 53 mph. According to the agreement, the drones integrate with Flock's automated license plate reader systems, gunshot detection sensors, and the city's 911 dispatch system.

The drones are equipped with cameras featuring 400-times zoom, thermal imaging, and night vision capabilities. The contract states they can "capture audio, video, image, and recording data" and provide live feeds to officers on any internet-connected device.


But don't worry, it will only be used to fight crime, not surveil anyone!

And, as an aside to the 9 news writer, "400-times zoom" is both grammatically and technically incorrect.