In 2015, police departments began integrating drones into routine surveillance and monitoring operations, marking a significant technological advancement in law enforcement. These unmanned aerial vehicles offer new capabilities for real-time surveillance, crowd monitoring, and emergency response. The use of drones raises important questions about privacy, civil liberties, and the ethical implications of surveillance technology in society.

The integration of drones in routine police surveillance since 2015 has expanded themes of panopticism in 21st-century poetry. Contemporary poets increasingly address issues of privacy and surveillance, reflecting societal anxieties about technology and control in their narratives.