Council approves donated drone program for Midland Fire after public debate
The council approved a $109,000, five-year donated drone program for the Midland Fire Department, despite public concerns about priorities, costs and potential police use; staff said certified pilots and agency policies will govern operations and data retention.
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Midland City Council voted 4–0 to accept a donated drone program for the fire department that staff said will provide incident commanders a bird's-eye view on major calls.
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