Policy · 1h ago
Pepper-spray drones to patrol US schools under new program
Mithril Defense's Campus Guardian Angel drones, capable of 60mph flight and armed with pepper spray, will be deployed in at least nine schools across three US states this year. The drones can also smash windows and ram attackers. The program aims to neutralize school shooters before law enforcement arrives.
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The deployment raises serious questions about autonomous weapons in civilian spaces, especially given the risk of false positives and escalation.
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Three US states to deploy 60mph drones armed with pepper spray to neutralize school shooters — ‘Campus Guardian Angel’ drones can also smash windows and ram attackers →
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