Colorado City Looks to Use Drones to Respond to Illegal Fireworks Calls

Wheat Ridge police using drones to curb illegal firework usage

Drones aren't just overtaking fireworks shows — they're working to stop illegal ones, too.

Colorado city looks to use drones to respond to illegal fireworks calls

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (KRDO) -- A Colorado city might be using drones this 4th of July to investigate complaints about illegal fireworks. According to our partners at 9News in Denver, the Wheatridge Police Department has drones on hand in case they need to inspect wooded or otherwise hard-to-reach areas for illegal fireworks. “We try to make sure that we have plenty of officers to man the streets during those days,” Alex Rose, public information of…

Wheat Ridge police use drones for illegal fireworks enforcement

Wheat Ridge PD will boost patrols and may use drones for fireworks complaints. Residents are urged to report violations via a dedicated hotline.

The End of Fireworks? Most Cities Replace Explosions with Silent Drones

Several U.S. cities are replacing traditional fireworks with high-tech drone shows this Independence Day, citing safety, pollution, and community concerns. Key Facts: Lincoln City (OR), Redwood City (CA), Waynesboro (VA), and Pasadena (CA) are replacing fireworks with drone shows for July 4. Pasadena is ending its long-running fireworks display at the Rose Bowl, opting for drones. Supporters cite reduced pollution, safety benefits, and consider…

New Castle News editorial: Fireworks tell the story of New Castle

Millions around the U.S. will look up Friday night to bright fireworks — artful explosions that encompass the pomp and circumstance of what it means to be an American.