Minneapolis Drones Vote Ends in Tie | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Minneapolis nearly approved a groundbreaking drone program for police first responders — but ended up deadlocked 6-6, halting the deal with Skydio. While other local departments already use similar tech, council members clashed over priorities, with some praising drones as vital safety tools and others criticizing the vendor choice. One council member slammed the focus on international issues over local needs, while another defended their community-driven decisions, citing local tragedies. Though drones aren’t off the table, the vote shows deep division — and the door remains open for a…