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Action · 2026-00609

Minneapolis to Launch Skydio Drones-as-First-Responder Pilot Program

The city is teaming up with a tech firm to test flying cameras that zip ahead to emergencies, giving responders a live aerial view right away so they can spot dangers, guide help faster, and keep neighborhoods safer without waiting for people to arrive on the ground.

Status · in progress

Legislative status

Proposed
Progress
Law
Stopped

In committee

Under committee review—hearings, amendments, or a vote to advance.

Official description

Contract with Skydio, Inc. for a drones-as-first-responder pilot program (2026-00609)

Sources

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Public signal

Constituent positions recorded on VoterStack

Support
10
1342 views
13 arguments
Oppose
6
Mostly supported63% / 38%

Responsible Officials

Elected leaders accountable for this decision

Jacob Frey
Pending Vote
Jacob Frey
Minneapolis · Mayor
Elliott Payne
Opposer
Elliott Payne
Minneapolis Ward 1 · Council Member
Robin Wonsley
Opposer
Robin Wonsley
Minneapolis Ward 2 · Council Member
Michael Rainville
Supporter
Michael Rainville
Minneapolis Ward 3 · Council Member
LaTrisha Vetaw
Supporter
LaTrisha Vetaw
Minneapolis Ward 4 · Council Member
Pearll Warren
Supporter
Pearll Warren
Minneapolis Ward 5 · Council Member
Jamal Osman
Opposer
Jamal Osman
Minneapolis Ward 6 · Council Member
Elizabeth Shaffer
Supporter
Elizabeth Shaffer
Minneapolis Ward 7 · Council Member
Soren Stevenson
Opposer
Soren Stevenson
Minneapolis Ward 8 · Council Member
Jason Chavez
Opposer
Jason Chavez
Minneapolis Ward 9 · Council Member
Aisha Chughtai
Absent/Abstain
Aisha Chughtai
Minneapolis Ward 10 · Council Member
Jamison Whiting
Supporter
Jamison Whiting
Minneapolis Ward 11 · Council Member
Aurin Chowdhury
Opposer
Aurin Chowdhury
Minneapolis Ward 12 · Council Member
Linea Palmisano
Supporter
Linea Palmisano
Minneapolis Ward 13 · Council Member

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