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Deputy chief outlines one-year drone pilot to support police, fire and public works
Summary
Deputy Chief Hynek proposed a DRONE-as-first-responder pilot that would allow the Village to use a vendor's drone for one year without obligation to purchase; trustees placed the proposal on the April 1, 2026 Village Board Meeting agenda.
Deputy Chief Hynek presented information on a proposed DRONE program to augment Lansing Police, Fire and Public Works responses. The minutes state the drone could reach incidents before responders and provide critical information to personnel on scene. The vendor offered a one-year trial with no purchase obligation.
Trustees did not take final action at this session; the proposal was scheduled for further consideration at the April 1, 2026 Village Board Meeting. Any procurement, operational policies, training or insurance requirements will be addressed at that time.
