School Districts Move To New High-Tech Armed Approach To Protect Your Kids
By Leif Le Mahieu
Published on April 6, 2026.
School districts in Florida and Georgia are adopting a new security system, Campus Guardian Angel, that involves drones that can spray pepper gel and collide with suspected shooters. The drones were created by Mithril Defense and are part of a system that is being tested in several schools. They are operated remotely by trained pilots in Austin, Texas, who guide them using live video feeds. After a threat is reported, multiple drones can be deployed within seconds, transmitting real-time footage to operators and local law enforcement. The manufacturer believes its drone technology will reduce response times and improve safety in active-shooter situations.
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