More than 1500 police departments across the United States are already dispatching drones as first responders to the scene of 911 calls, and another Colorado city is joining the list: Fort Collins.
I think this is one of the smartest ways to use technology as an advantage, as opposed to just buzzing around a park or lake, disrupting your peaceful sunset views in the evening. You know what I mean… when you’re taking in the sights and hear what seems to be a distance mosquito in your ears, then look up to see red and green flashing lights 30 feet over your head?
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The City of Fort Collins last month announced the creation of the “Drone As A City Resource” program, which will be utilized by the Fort Collins Police Department, Poudre Fire Authority and Fort Collins utilities as well.
In a nutshell, when a 911 call is made, if the dispatcher wants to get a look at what’s happening on the scene before sending police or fire, they can send a drone to get a bird’s eye view of what’s happening and give officers and other responders better information about what they’re going to be walking into…