Friday, September 26, 2025

Shoplifters could soon be chased down by drones

This is an interesting proposal!

Soon shoplifters will be handcuffed by a drone? Just kidding!

"The news: Flock Safety, whose drones were once reserved for police departments, is now offering them for private-sector security, the company has announced. Potential customers include businesses trying to curb shoplifting. 

How it works: If the security team at a store sees shoplifters leave, they can activate a camera-equipped drone. “The drone follows the people. The people get in a car. You click a button and you track the vehicle with the drone, and the drone just follows the car ..."

Shoplifters could soon be chased down by drones | MIT Technology Review (behind paywall)

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