In Minneapolis’ search for crime deterrents, drones fly into a wall
Summary
A tragic weekend renewed conversation about a 'Drones as First Responders' program, but some community and Council members have misgivings. In mid-May, I sat in the Minneapolis City Council’s chambers as police pitched the idea of a “Drones as First Responders” pilot program. Based on Council members’ responses then, it wasn’t hard to imagine a future where drones zipped through city skies responding to 911 calls ahead of police.