POLICE DRONE PROGRAMS HIT 6,000 NATIONWIDE AS LEGAL CHALLENGES MOUNT

[mavic3usa]

It's a new year, 2026, and it didn't take long for law enforcement departments to greatly expand their use of drones. As I predicted, there are problems and issues that must be addressed and this article gives us insight into some of them. I thought it would be great to start a new thread about police drones so we can be aware of what's happening, what are our rights, and where this is going in 2026 because this year is prime for change in so many ways.

POLICE DRONE PROGRAMS HIT 6,000 NATIONWIDE AS LEGAL CHALLENGES MOUNT​

Police Drone Programs Hit 6,000 Nationwide As Legal Challenges Mount

I've been tracking police drone expansion all year, and the Wall Street Journal just confirmed what we've been reporting: this technology is spreading faster

dronexl.co

 

[Daniel NZDF]

It's a new year, 2026, and it didn't take long for law enforcement departments to greatly expand their use of drones. As I predicted, there are problems and issues that must be addressed and this article gives us insight into some of them. I thought it would be great to start a new thread about police drones so we can be aware of what's happening, what are our rights, and where this is going in 2026 because this year is prime for change in so many ways.

POLICE DRONE PROGRAMS HIT 6,000 NATIONWIDE AS LEGAL CHALLENGES MOUNT​

Police Drone Programs Hit 6,000 Nationwide As Legal Challenges Mount

I've been tracking police drone expansion all year, and the Wall Street Journal just confirmed what we've been reporting: this technology is spreading faster

dronexl.co

Drones are absolutely essential for tracking criminals, as well as a whole host of other uses, such as surveillance.

 

[mavic3usa]

Drones are absolutely essential for tracking criminals, as well as a whole host of other uses, such as surveillance.

Agreed and this is probably the best statement in the article:

"Police drones absolutely have legitimate uses. Search and rescue, barricaded suspects, active shooter response. We’ve covered these applications extensively. But when departments start using surveillance capabilities for revenue generation, treating property owners as ATMs, public support erodes fast."