Overview: During a Minneapolis City Council meeting, attention was drawn to a proposed pilot program involving the use of drones as first responders, sparking extensive public debate. The initiative, in collaboration with Skydio Inc., aims to enhance public safety by deploying drones to respond to 911 calls, offering real-time video feeds to dispatchers and first responders. However, the proposal faced substantial opposition from residents concerned about privacy, the militarization of local policing, and the ethical implications of partnering with a company tied to military operations in Gaza.