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Park City council approves $78,712 Skydio drone contract for police
Summary
Council authorized a five‑year, $78,712 contract with Skydio for a patrol drone system, software, support and cloud storage. The police department will apply $35,000 from the 2025 budget surplus and fund remaining annual payments of $10,928 beginning in 2026; motion passed 7‑0.
The Park City council on Dec. 16 authorized the mayor to execute a five‑year contract with Skydio for a patrol drone system and associated services at a total cost of $78,712.
Police leadership told the council the Skydio X10 platform meets recent Kansas restrictions on allowable manufacturers and would improve the department's response for search‑and‑rescue, missing persons, high‑risk calls and tactical situations. "This equipment will significantly enhance our ability to respond to critical incidents, improve officer and public safety, and modernize our investigative and operational capabilities," the chief…
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