Minneapolis City Council rejects Skydio drone contract, citing past ICE sales

By: Ria Gupta

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: July 16, 2026

Words: 615

Last Updated: 5 days, 4 hours ago

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The Minneapolis City Council declined to sign a contract Thursday with Skydio, a California-based drone company, over concerns it sold its products to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The contract would have allowed the Minneapolis Police Department a 75-day free trial to operate Skydio drones in north Minneapolis as part of an effort to reduce law enforcement response times as the department struggles with staffing shortages.

Before the motion failed 6-6, City Council Member Aurin …

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