Orlando Police Department Drone as First Responder Program (Axon…
Orlando, FL — Orlando Police Department Drone as First Responder Program (Axon contract approved by City Council)
Orlando, FL · Orlando Police Department Drone as First Responder Program (Axon contract approved by City Council)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- February 24, 2026
- Applies to
- Orlando, FL
Orlando City Council approved a $6.83M Axon DFR program on February 24, 2026, deploying 11 drones across 9 rooftop docking stations for automated 911-call response, governed by state law and limited to specific calls rather than mass surveillance.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Orlando, FL |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Orlando Police Department Drone as First Responder Program (Axon contract approved by City Council) |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · consumer data privacy · government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency |
| News report | Orlando approves $6.8M 'eyes in the sky' drone program to speed up emergency response | FOX 35 Orlando |
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