Philadelphia Police Department: Drones
An example of a DJI police drone.
Credit: Dublin Police Department, OH
| Agency | Philadelphia Police Department |
| Location | Philadelphia, PA |
| Technology | Drones |
| Vendor | Skydio |
The Philadelphia Police Department instituted a drone as first responder program in 2024. Prior to that, SWAT operated a drone program, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Links
Academic report (Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College)
Report Citation (Link Compiled by Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College)
Academic report (Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College)
News article (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
News article (Kensington Voice)
More about this technology
Remote-controlled aerial vehicles that police use to gather footage from the sky.
An example of a DJI police drone.
Credit: Dublin Police Department, OH