LAPD on course to put drones in the sky as first responders

The Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners on Tuesday, Feb. 10, approved using a $2.1 million donation to purchase 24 drones and equipment to bolster LAPD’s plans to use them as first responders at times following a successful pilot program.

The board’s 5-0 vote sent the proposal along to the mayor and the City Council for consideration.

The funds, combined with $1.8 million, would go toward a three-year contract with Skydio for the purchase of the drones and docking stations...