School officials in Broward County and two other Florida counties are touting a new pilot program funded by the state that will improve emergency response times on campus.

“We’re all in for innovation when it comes to keeping our students and our staff safe,” said Broward Schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn.

The Campus Guardian Angel program features a $500,000 fleet of remote-controlled drones that can assist authorities in responding to threats at schools once a panic alert is activated.

“Those drones will be deployed in the building. Being able to have a birds’ eye views of what’s going on the hallway and the classroom, it could also announce audio announcements to the potential shooter, engage with that shooter,” said Hepburn.

The program is offered by a company based out of Texa

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