<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>California has the largest homeless population in the U.S., driven by a shortage of affordable housing and high living costs.</li><li>Drones are being used in California to address homelessness, with initiatives in San Diego, Chula Vista, and Sacramento County.</li><li>Drone trials include providing information to homeless communities, conducting accurate population counts, and supporting probation check-ins.</li><li>Concerns about ethics and privacy have been raised, but guidelines emphasize transparency, respect for privacy rights, and restrictions on drone use.</li></ul>

California Uses Drones to Help Track and Assist Homeless Communities

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