New Orleans Police Draft Would Have Approved Arming Drones

New Orleans Cops Published Policy Document Allowing Weaponized Drones

Cops and drone companies seem increasingly eager to put weapons on their drones.

New Orleans police will expand drone program in the French Quarter after council’s split vote

A remote-piloted police drone will launch in the French Quarter before the end of the year, the first drone to come out of a program that local leaders hope to expand citywide.

Eyes in the sky: Iberville, West Baton Rouge sheriffs adding robot dog, drones to their forces

The additions for Iberville and West Baton Rouge are expected to significantly enhance surveillance and first responder capabilities for the agencies.

NOPD changes policy on allowing weapons, hazardous materials on police drones

The New Orleans Police Department recently changed course on a proposed policy that would have potentially allowed the use of weapons on drones deployed in the French Quarter. The change came after local organizations pushed back against the policy.  The NOPD has been using drones to assist with law enforcement citywide since 2024. When it began using the technology, the department’s policy stated that it would not equip the drones with weapons.…

Police drones could soon respond to 911 calls in French Quarter before officers arrive

NOPD is preparing to launch a Drone First Responder program in the French Quarter, sparking debate over public safety, privacy and the future of policing

When Seconds Matter: NOPD Drone Team Provides Critical Real-Time Intelligence During French Quarter