Nine U.S. schools deploy pepper-spraying drones amid safety debate
Nine U.S. schools deployed pepper-spraying drones; parents and critics raised concerns.
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US School Security Drone Deployment
Nine schools across Florida, Georgia, and Colorado are deploying remotely-operated pepper-spraying drones to respond to active shooter incidents. The drones can flash lights, sound sirens, spray pepper gel, and impact threats at 50 mph. The deployment has raised concerns about remote operation risks, potential misidentification, and whether resources should prioritize prevention over response measures.
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2026-08-14 to 2026-11-11 · UTC publication dates
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Parents and critics raise concerns about school drone deployment
Parents and critics have raised concerns about the pepper-spraying drones being deployed in schools. Parents expressed worry about drones being remotely operated from Texas and flying around their children. Critics argued the drones could misidentify threats and that school resources should instead be directed toward preventing gun violence rather than deploying armed technology.
At least nine U.S. schools equipped with pepper-spraying drones
At least nine schools across the United States are being equipped with Campus Guardian Angel drones designed to respond to active shooter incidents. The drones, manufactured by Mithril Defense (Austin-based company), can flash strobe lights, sound sirens, spray pepper gel, and ram into threats at up to 50 miles per hour. Teachers can activate the drones remotely during emergencies. Schools installing the technology are located in Florida, Georgia, and Colorado.
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