Minneapolis Council Blocks Police Drones | Duluth News

Minneapolis City Council deadlocks on police drone pilot, halting a 75-day trial despite existing drone use — fueled by controversy over Skydio’s ties to U.S. military and allied nations, including Israel, sparking fears of complicity in Gaza operations and civil liberties erosion. Residents voiced alarm over surveillance, especially post-immigration enforcement, while supporters, including Mayor Jacob Frey, touted safety benefits and warned against falling behind neighboring cities. The vote’s split outcome leaves current drone operations untouched for now. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bdea0e9795f5dcb8