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Council refers Skydio drone pilot back to staff for more review
Summary
Council members voted to send the proposed Skydio first-responder drone contract back to staff for additional study after members raised vendor and operational questions; the motion to refer passed.
Under unfinished business the council addressed a proposed contract with Skydio Inc. for a first-responder drone pilot that had previously resulted in a tie vote. Council Member Vitak moved to refer the item back to staff, saying council members had raised “several serious questions about both Skydio as the vendor and implications of using drones as first responders.” The motion to refer was seconded and approved, returning the proposal to staff for further review.
The discussion emphasized the need for more information on vendor capabilities, oversight, data use and privacy safeguards before the council acts on a contract. Members asked staff to return with operational, legal and community-impact details to inform a future decision.
