Odd police video shows drone removing knife from motionless suspect

Sacramento County deputies used a drone to disarm a suspect during a standoff in a "nationwide first." Deputies attached a strong magnet to the drone and flew it toward the suspect's hand, with the drone successfully taking the knife from the suspect. The suspect was initially responsive but later became unresponsive and may have overdosed.

Source: Ars Technica | 2026-06-23