Richmond Police Uses Skydio Drones For First Response

Richmond Police Department uses Skydio unmanned aerial systems in its Drone as First Responder program. The presentation described the drones’ cybersecurity controls, operational safeguards and public-safety use.

Document date · October 12, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

EQUIPMENT

Contract term

Ongoing

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Richmond Community Police Review Commission Agenda Packet 2026-10-14

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Who was awarded the equipment contract by City of Richmond?

SKYDIO was awarded this equipment contract by City of Richmond, as recorded on October 12, 2026.

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Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Richmond Community Police Review Commission Agenda Packet 2026-10-14 (AgendaPacket), dated October 12, 2026 from City of Richmond. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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