Flock CEO says drones are its fastest-growing business as it expands beyond license plate cameras
Flock, the license plate-reading company, is developing its drone business. CEO Garrett Langley says drones could help police and citizens stay safe.
Flock Safety, a company known for its license plate scanning technology, is shifting its focus to drones, according to CEO Garrett Langley. Langley stated that the company's fastest-growing business segment is now drone technology, which he calls "Drone as First Responder" or DFR. The shift comes as Flock's license plate scanning business faces scrutiny and backlash.
Langley explained that drones can be dispatched to emergencies before police officers arrive, potentially preventing harm in situations where officers might not be able to respond quickly. The company has secured over 200 DFR customers, including police departments and private companies, and is ramping up production of its US-designed drones in Georgia.
Despite the growth, the expanding use of police drones has raised privacy concerns, with civil liberties advocates warning that drones can capture footage from places officers ordinarily couldn't easily observe.
Written by urgent.news from Business Insider's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
