Tampa Police Department Drone as First Responder Program
Tampa, FL — Tampa Police Department Drone as First Responder Program
Tampa, FL · Tampa Police Department Drone as First Responder Program
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- March 1, 2026
- Applies to
- Tampa, FL
Tampa PD operates a Skydio-based DFR pilot in the Ybor and Downtown areas governed by Florida Statute 934.50, prohibiting facial recognition, weaponization, and warrantless surveillance of private areas.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Tampa, FL |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Tampa Police Department Drone as First Responder Program |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · facial recognition · consumer data privacy · government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Agency page | Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program | City of Tampa |
More AI rules in Tampa, FL
Related police and surveillance AI rules elsewhere
- NAACP v. xAI (Colossus 2 Air Pollution) · Blocked / in litigation
- Chatrie v. United States (Fourth Amendment protection for location… · Blocked / in litigation
- Virginia § 15.2-1723.2 (facial recognition by local law enforcement, eff. July 1, 2026) · In effect
- Huntington WV Flock contract approved 6-4 (Jul. 14, 2026) · In effect
- ACLU-WV v. Huntington (Flock contract mandamus) · Blocked / in litigation
- Minneapolis rejects Skydio DFR contract 6-6 (Jul. 16, 2026) · In effect
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