Drones Used in Conflicts Are Now in U.S. Cities

AI-powered surveillance drones developed by Skydio are being used by US law enforcement to monitor protests and civilians, following their deployment by Israeli forces in Gaza. These drones, capable of operating in GPS-denied environments and equipped with thermal imaging and facial recognition, have been launched over 20,000 times in cities like New York and Atlanta. Critics argue this expansion represents the export of Israel’s oppressive practices into American policing, raising concerns about civil liberties and data sharing between military and civilian agencies. The troubling trend highlights the militarization of domestic life and the complicity of US institutions in facilitating these surveillance technologies.

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