First State Legalizes Taser Drones for Cops, Thanks to a Lobbyist

LOOK OUT!

North Dakota police can now fire everything from stun guns to tear gas from flying robots thanks to a lobbyist from Big Drone.

Published Aug. 26 2015 1:15AM EDT

articles/2015/08/26/first-state-legalizes-armed-drones-for-cops-thanks-to-a-lobbyist/150825-glawe-drone-spray-tease_yxpuz5 — Photo Illustration by Dair Massey/The Daily Beast

It is now legal for law enforcement in North Dakota to fly drones armed with everything from Tasers to tear gas thanks to a last-minute push by a pro-police lobbyist.

Justin Glawe

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.

First State Legalizes Taser Drones for Cops, Thanks to a Lobbyist

North Dakota police can now fire everything from stun guns to tear gas from flying robots thanks to a lobbyist from Big Drone.

We think “subscriber” would look good on you. Join now to unlock access.

Don't miss this subscriber exclusive article.

Monthly Plan

$1 Trial

Yearly Plan

$35 Year One

Ad Free Plan

$100 per year

Justin Glawe