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Drones are the latest buzzy tech aimed at stopping a school shooting. They’re part of a billion-dollar industry
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· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points One estimate suggests that between $3 and $4 billion is spent each year on securing schools with various tools. Drones are being used as a new tool to prevent school shootings.
Drones are being used as a new tool to prevent school shootings. These drones can be launched remotely and are equipped with features such as the ability to break through windows and an embedded speakerphone. They can help clear classrooms and communicate with teachers and police. The drones are designed to disorient and incapacitate a potential shooter in about a minute.
The school security industry, which includes these drones, is estimated to be worth billions of dollars annually. One estimate suggests that between $3 and $4 billion is spent each year on securing schools with various tools.
Further details about the use of drones in school security are available from the source, including information about the growing number of school districts deploying these drones.
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Category: safety Published: August 24, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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