ST. LOUIS, MO – November 2, 2026 (STL.News) The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department could begin deploying drones to respond to emergency 911 calls as early as Friday, November 6, introducing technology that gives police officers an aerial view of emergencies before patrol units arrive. The anticipated launch would represent an important step in the city’s efforts to modernize emergency response, improve situational awareness, and provide additional resources to officers responding to potentially dangerous incidents. The initiative, known as the Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, received approval from the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners on May 27,
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