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Justin Marston leads the rollout of pepper-spraying drones to combat active school shooters across three states.

Justin Marston, the CEO of Mithril Defense, is overseeing the deployment of pepper-spraying drones to schools in Florida, Georgia, and Colorado to combat active shooter threats. Inspired by drone technology used in the Ukraine war, the drones can reach a shooter within 15 seconds and are capable of ramming targets at speeds up to 70 mph. The system, known as Campus Guardian Angel, uses non-lethal effects like sirens, flashing lights, and pepper balls to distract and incapacitate attackers while allowing for two-way communication with students and staff. While supporters like Deputy Trevor Autrey praise the technology as an extra set of eyes for law enforcement, some critics, such as Curtis Lavarello, express concerns about drones potentially targeting fleeing students or officers. Despite these reservations, the administration announced the funding for these programs in Florida and Georgia, with thousands of dollars allocated to pilot the technology. The drones are piloted by an elite team of former military and law enforcement operators, aiming to provide rapid response during the critical first 120 seconds of a shooting.

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