Denver students from Abraham Lincoln High School's robotics and JROTC programs got a unique learning experience Tuesday morning when Denver police teamed up with drone manufacturer Skydio for a hands-on technology lesson.

Officers and representatives from Skydio showed students how drones can be used in public safety, from emergency management to police calls for service. They also discussed different career paths in robotics and drone technology.

"It's very different from other drones I've seen. I used to think of them as toys, but now I see them as a tool," one student said.

The event was part of the International Association of Chiefs of Police's annual conference and exposition in Denver.

Skydio makes drones for military, law enforcement agencies, and for security. It has contracts

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