Flock Safety Expands Surveillance Operations with Drones Amidst Privacy Concerns
Flock Safety, a U.S. surveillance technology company, is significantly expanding its operations to include drones for first-responder situations, moving beyond its current network of automated license plate readers and AI-powered cameras. This strategic shift comes as the company faces increasing scrutiny and backlash from civil liberties groups and digital rights advocates regarding its existing surveillance practices. Flock Safety's CEO and founder, Garrett Langley, indicated that drones are currently the company's fastest-growing business unit and are projected to account for nearly half of its future revenue. Langley described drones as the 'next big chapter in law enforcement,' potentially as impactful as police body cameras. This expansion is occurring despite ongoing 'deflock' actions and grassroots opposition to license plate readers, which have led some cities, including Los Angeles, to pause or cancel contracts with the company due to concerns about misidentification and potential abuse of the ne... 
