An Israeli Company Promoting Its Self-Launching Drone System to U.S. Police Departments

High Lander, an Israeli drone company, is promoting its autonomous drone system, Orion, to U.S. police departments, including the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. Orion can automatically launch drones in response to events like gunshots or burglaries and perform various tasks such as live video feeds and AI-based searches. Despite its advanced capabilities, the adoption of Orion has raised concerns due to East Baton Rouge's controversial history, particularly regarding civil rights violations during the 2016 protests. High Lander's system is already widely used in Israel, enhancing security through automated surveillance and counter-drone measures.