In effect
Limited protection
San Francisco, CA — SFPD Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone) Program authorized under Proposition E (SF Admin Code 96I.2)
San Francisco, CA · SFPD Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone) Program authorized under Proposition E (SF Admin Code 96I.2)
After voters passed Proposition E in March 2024, SFPD began operating drones for criminal investigations, vehicle pursuits, and critical incidents, with publicly available flight logs starting May 16, 2024.
Technical detail
After voters passed Proposition E in March 2024, SFPD began operating drones for criminal investigations, vehicle pursuits, and critical incidents, with publicly available flight logs starting May 16, 2024.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Who must comply: San Francisco, CA
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-05-16 |
| Citation | SFPD Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone) Program authorized under Proposition E (SF Admin Code 96I.2) |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · consumer data privacy · government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Drones | San Francisco Police Department ↗ |
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