# This California city just approved the use of Flock drones as first responders, but residents are worried about 'militarization and surveillance'

> Stockton has approved a $3. 15 investment in Flock drones The drones will act as airborne first responders Residents have raised privacy and surveillance concerns Surveillance and privacy are huge concerns for…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/cameras/drones/this-california-city-just-approved-the-use-of-flock-drones-as-first-responders-but-residents-are-worried-about-militarization-and-surveillance?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a29d8c9441ae2a31fdac9bf)
- **Published:** 2026-06-10
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #drones #city #surveillance #approved #california #flock #residents #responders
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