Police Drones! Surveillance or safety?

In this episode, I dive into the discussion at Minneapolis City Hall over a proposed 75-day pilot program to deploy Skydio drones as first responders to 911 calls in the Fourth Precinct.

City officials argue the drones could dramatically improve response times, clear false alarms faster, and keep officers safer — citing data showing drones arriving first to scenes 65% of the time. But more than 30 concerned residents pushed back, raising serious questions about privacy, Skydio’s federal surveillance contracts, and potential ties to military operations.

I break down both sides: the push for efficiency versus deep fears of mission creep and surveillance overreach. With the full City Council set to vote on July 16, this pilot could reshape policing in Minneapolis.

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