Bellingham, WA launches drone as first responder program for 911 calls

Docked drones give responders a live view before arrival

The Bellingham Police Department is launching a grant-funded Drone as First Responder program: when 911 calls come in, a licensed pilot can send a drone from one of three docking stations (the police station, the city's public works campus and Bellis Fair mall) to assess the scene within minutes. A $475,417 state grant funds the program through 2028, and police will host a public flight dashboard online.

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Bellingham, WA

Municipality in Washington

United States