December 19, 2075 - The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has unveiled its latest security drone, set for release next February during Black History Month. The updated Robbin' 2.0 is the agency's latest effort at rebuilding trust with minority communities by providing inner city residents with a more natural from of surveillance that mimics societal values and customs.
Since the CIA's bird surveillance program was first uncovered in 2017, most Americans have accepted the program as a responsible and cost effective approach to national security. However, certain minority groups remain skeptical of the government's commitment to equal prosecution under the law. With the updated Robbin' 2.0, the CIA hopes to remove the stigma of constant surveillance by providing inner city residents with a familiar friend.
The Robbin' 2.0 closely mimics the discontinued American Robin 1.0 once found in America's cities, but with a few key differences. This upgraded drone feeds exclusively on the Cannabis genus of flowering plants and does not require electrical charging as other bird drones do. It also has an aversion to large bodies of water, and cannot be programmed for maritime applications. However, sources familiar with the project have warned that bugs in the operating system may cause the Robbin' 2.0 to pilfer gold jewelry or cash from unsuspecting citizens, and that it may occasionally display these items as a sign of dominance.
Given the wild success of the original American Robin 1.0 (1971) at reducing crimes against the state, the latest iteration promises increased security for all Americans, with or without their consent. Although the Robbin' 2.0 may not be a perfect solution for national security threats, the CIA remains committed to its goal of equal surveillance for all people regardless of their race or ethnicity.