Schools to install pepper-spraying drones to combat shootings

Several schools across the United States will install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootings, according to a plan announced on July 28, 2026. The initiative is led by Campus Guardian Angel, a response capability company based in Austin, Texas, which says the approach is inspired by techniques used effectively in the Ukraine war to counter Russian attacks. The company is supplying the drones to multiple schools, including at least four in Georgia, three in Florida, and one in Colorado. The move is expected to draw criticism from those who advocate for focusing on preventing violence rather than deploying such defensive measures. Campus Guardian Angel describes itself as a response capability company, and it claims the drone system can provide a rapid, non-lethal response to active shooter situations. The company points to the Ukraine conflict as a model, where similar methods were reportedly effective in the face of Russian attacks. The installation of these drones marks a new chapter in the ongoing debate over school safety, as communities grapple with the balance between proactive prevention and reactive security technologies. The company has not disclosed a timeline for the installations, but the announcement signals a growing trend of adapting military-inspired technology for civilian security purposes.