CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte City Council is moving forward with utilizing drones as first responders.
Leaders will vote Monday on a contract with Motorola Solutions to provide and maintain the drones for the next five years.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said the program aims to improve response times, help officers de-escalate situations, and enhance officer and community safety by providing real-time video and information to the police command center.
The program will cost $2.5 million annually.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Foundation is donating $1 million toward it.
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