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Drones as First Responders in North Charleston | Charleston News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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North Charleston is testing a bold new future for emergency response: drones that launch within seconds of a 911 call, fly at 45 mph, and beam crystal-clear video—including license plates—to officers before they arrive. Built by U.S.-based Skydio, these AI-powered drones aren’t just for policing—they’re versatile tools for inspections, disaster response, and traffic monitoring. Designed as “drone first responders,” they give cops real-time situational awareness. Public demos sparked questions, but officials clarified drones lack facial recognition, only deploy on police-initiated calls, and will soon include a public dashboard for transparency. Still in early stages, the program could launch as late as July 2027, with funding targeted for December. Isle of Palms is also eyeing similar tech. This could revolutionize how communities handle emergencies—faster, smarter, and more informed. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a9234ad42f2da879