(The Center Square) - The Spokane Police Department received the go-ahead Monday to buy four new drones and vehicle barriers for when Team Egypt uses the city as a base camp for the FIFA World Cup.

While the drones are in the air responding, police officers are monitoring the camera feed and location from the station.

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Police Department said its Air Support Unit has become a regular part of daily policing in Spokane after expanding to a full-time drone team in September 2025. Drones can ...

(TNS) — The Spokane Police Department will be getting four top-of-the-line surveillance drones and a suite of quick-deploy road barriers to help protect Team Egypt while the region serves as the ...

California-based supplier of first responder drones, Skydio, has also worked with the U.S. military and federal agencies.

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Police Department is asking the City to buy four drone platforms as Spokane prepares to host Team Egypt during the 2026 World Cup. SPD is asking for four Skydio X10 drones ...

The Spokane Police Department will be getting four top-of-the-line surveillance drones and a suite of quick-deploy road barriers to help protect Team Egypt while the region serves as the team’s base ...

Could a drone get to an emergency scene before police officers do? It’s already happening in other parts of the country, and ...