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Flock Safety Launches Drone First-Responder Units for Plate Reads

8/22/2026

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Flock Safety is launching drone-based first-responder units.
CEO Garrett Langley says drones will become the fastest-growing unit, soon providing nearly half future revenue.
The drones can read license plates from 2,000 feet and fly up to 60 mph.
The ACLU warned the drones could capture backyards, roofs and windows, raising privacy concerns.

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Story summary

Flock Safety is launching drone-based first-responder units.
CEO Garrett Langley says drones will become the fastest-growing unit, soon providing nearly half future revenue.
The drones can read license plates from 2,000 feet and fly up to 60 mph.
The ACLU warned the drones could capture backyards, roofs and windows, raising privacy concerns.