EP 20: Eyes Up, KC—drones as first responders, anti-drone radar, and a safer sky for 2026.

Added: 2026-05-28

[00:00:00]Kansas City is trying to build an invisible highway in the sky.

[00:00:04]>> One that could help keep us safe on the ground for the 2026 World Cup and beyond.

[00:00:09]Drones as first responders.

[00:00:11]>> The drone can be up in the air in less than a minute to provide crews with real-time information. From water rescues to responding to fires. Beyond ground [music] safety, drones can also be used to detect and deter other drones.

[00:00:23]>> Anti-drone radar. We are seeing a lot of drone inversions right now. Local law enforcement today doesn't have the tools to understand [music] what's happening in the airspace and the federal government has realized that. They need the tools that help them understand The Kansas City Police Department [music] launched a drone program. Amazon launched its drone delivery program in KC. KCTV5 flies drones [music] for news coverage. Airspace Link's software could help KC keep all that traffic [music] clear and secure from any threats. So, as the clock ticks down to kick off for the World Cup in our backyard, [music] >> we're confident that with what we've seen, the city's well organized and ready to go.